Automatically Convert Your Server to a Workstation

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This converter has only been tested on Windows Server 2016. A WIP is in place for 2019 as some of the commands are slightly different. The majority of the features included in the Win 2016 version are compatible and will work as expected.

Please comment below if you have any suggestions / feedback in the meantime
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I have been hard at work trying to automate the majority of the conversion, but some things are proving to be a bit tricker than you’d expect due to things like Group Policy restrictions or security settings. If you wish to share any ideas or improvements, please use the comments box at the bottom of this page.

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This script is provided as is. You are free to make any modifications you wish however, WindowsWorkstation.com will not accept any responsibility for any damage to your PC as a result.

The following table describes where we’re up to^(v1.2a):

1.1 – Installation	No
1.3 – OS Language	No
1.4 – Computer Name	Yes
1.5 – Owner Information	Yes
1.6 – Local Administrator Username	Yes
2.1 – Wireless Networking	Yes
2.2 – Enabling Sound	Yes
3.1 – Disabling Ctrl+Alt+Del	No (Controlled by Local Group Policy)
3.2 – Password Restrictions	No (Controlled by Local Group Policy)
3.3 – Disabling the Shutdown Event Tracker	Yes
4.1 – Disabling I.E. Enhanced Security	Yes
4.2 – Enabling Adobe Flash Player	Yes
5.1 – Performance for Applications	Yes
5.2 – Enabling Memory Compression	Yes
5.4 – Adding Windows Photo Viewer	No
6.1 – Enabling Visual Effects and Thumbnails	Yes
6.2 – Adding Desktop Icons	Work in Progress
6.3 – Disabling Taskbar Grouping	Yes
7.1 – Disabling D.E.P.	Yes for BIOS based PCs No for Secure UEFI based PCs