Author: WH posted from:
Tianji Net
Compared to the workstation system, the server has greatly improved in terms of stability and security due to more kernel optimization. However, many people are not needing all of Server's full function, and the Server system closes the services required by some workstation systems. Here we will introduce how to optimize Windows Server 2003 and convert to a workstation system. 1. Disable Configuration Server Wizard
Since there is no need for server settings, first we first prohibit the appearance of "Configure your Server" wizard, you can manage your server (Administrative Tools) -> Manage your server -> Administrative Tools-> Administrator (Manage Your Server) running it, then check "Don't Display this Page At Logon when checking" Log in "in the lower left corner of the window.
2. Create a new user account
Windows Server 2003 does not support login Welcome screens similar to Windows XP. You can build a new user account with your personality after the first time you enter the system.
Open "Start" -> "Run" -> Type "LusRMGR.MSC" and you will see local users and groups.
Right click on "User" (Users) of the left window, select "New User". Enter the account information in the pop-up dialog box, then click "Create". So your account can be used, of course, you can choose to add your account to the administrator group, right-click your newly built user. Then select "Properties" -> Click "Add" Add .. -> "Advanced ->" Now Find "
Double-click Administrator (Administrators) in the Find Results dialog box, turn off "Local Users and Groups Window after clicking twice" OK ", now you will be able to log out of Administrator users with you. Your own account login system.
3, disable Internet Explorer Enhanced Security
The IE security plug-in that appears as a new Windows component is set to the highest in the IE security by default. This will pop up the inquiry box in the access site and use it to browse the web and file downloads. We don't necessarily need this component.
We first prohibit the appearance of the interrogation box, and check "Do not display this information later" in the pop-up dialog box (in the Future, Do Not Show this message).
Then we can customize the security level of setting IE in the IE tool option. Pull the scroll bar on the Security tab to set the Internet area to "Medium", this level will be suitable for most people, if you have special requirements, this step will not suit you.
By settings to IE security, you can now install Sun's Java VM!
Of course, you can even uninstall Internet Explorer Enhanced Security in the Control Panel - Add Program - Add or Remove the Windows Components. 4, install Java VM
Windows Server 2003 does not integrate MS Java VM or Sun Java VM, you can download and install it yourself.
5, prohibiting shutdown event tracking
Shutdown Event Tracker is also a setting of Windows Server 2003 from other workstation systems. This is a necessary choice for the server, but it is useless for the workstation system. We can also disable it.
Open "Start ->" Run "GPEDIT.MSC", select "Computer Configuration" -> "Administrative Templates ->" System "(System), double-click" Shutdown Event Tracker "on the right window.
Select "Disabled" in the dialog that appears, click and "OK" (OK) After saving.
This way, you will see the shutdown window similar to Windows 2000
6. Enable hardware and DirectX acceleration
Hardware Acceleration: Desktop Click Right-click - Properties -> Settings - Advanced - Troubleshoot. Pull the hardware accelerated scroll bar to "Full" (FULL), it is best to click "OK" to save exit. The black screen that may appear in this period is completely normal.
DirectX Acceleration: Open "Start" -> "Run", type "DXDiag" and enter "DirectX Diagnostics" (DIRECTX Tool ", in the Display page, click DirectDraw, Direct3D And AGP Texture Accelerates three buttons Enable acceleration.
7, allow sound acceleration
If you are using the Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition, please follow the second step because the standard version has allowed sound services. Open "Start" -> "Run", type "services.msc", find "Windows Audio" in the window, and double-click it, then select "Startup Type" drop-down menu selection " Automatic, click "Apply" -> "Start" -> "OK"
Open "Start" -> "Run", type "dxdiag" and enter the "DirectX Diagnostic Tool", at the "Sound" page, put the hardware acceleration level "Hardware Sound Acceleration Level) scroll bar to" full acceleration). 8, enable desktop theme
Maybe you have been bored with Windows classic desktops, you have to consider enabling desktop topics, Windows Server 2003 is closed by default.
Open "Start" -> "Run", type "Services.msc", find the theme content on the window and double-click it, then select "Auto" in the startup mode drop-down menu (Automatic) and click "Apply" -> "Start" -> "OK".
Such an operation is also only three patterns that can only use the Luna theme of Windows. If you want to use more third-party topic files, you need to use the modified UXTHEME.DLL file to support it, about modify UXTHEME .dll file, you can find more at http://vortex.winbeta.org/.
Note: As for how to replace UXTHEME.DLL, this site has been an answer, and friends who need to know, please query the previous post.
9, allowing built-in IMAPI CD-Burning services and support Windows Imaging Device Services
If you want to enable Windows built-in IMAPI CD-Burning services. Do the following:
Open "Start" -> Run ", type" Services.msc ", find" Imapi CD-Burning COM Service "in the window, and double-click it, then start mode (Startup Type) The drop-down menu selects "Automatic" and click "Apply" -> "Start) ->" OK ".
If you have image devices such as digital cameras and scanners, you should open the Windows Image Acquisition service.
Open "Start" -> "Run", type "Services.msc", find "Windows Image Acquisition (WIA)" and double-click on the window, then start mode (startup type) The drop-down menu selects "Automatic" and click "Apply" -> "Start" -> "OK"
10, advanced settings
We can modify some advanced settings for Windows Server 2003 to fit the application environment for the workstation.
Right click on "My Computer" - Advanced - Perform - Setting - Advanced, put "Processor Plan" Scheduling) and memory usage are assigned to "Programs". Then click "OK" (OK.) Disable Error Report
Right click on "My Computer" - Advanced - Click the "Error Reporting" button to put "Disabling Error" in the window appearing (Disable Error Reporting) Select and check "But notify me when an error occurs" (But, Notify Me When critical Errors Occur)
Adjust virtual memory
The virtual memory required to run Windows is existing as the "backup force" of physical memory, although the hard disk is not as memory, but in capacity is not possible to compare with the hard disk. So we always think that the virtual memory is, the better, in fact, this is not the case, especially if the Windows Server 2003 does not assume high-load work in an environment that works workstation, we can try to disable virtual memory. The premise is that you have to have 512M physical memory. Many friends are worried that if you disable virtual memory will cause the system that cannot stand properly and sleep like in the Windows 9x environment, it is not like this, because it starts from Windows XP (ie pagefile.sys) is dedicated. In data exchange, the data is still retained in physical memory, and the sleep mode also has its dedicated sleep file (Hiberfil.sys), so there is no problem that the system cannot sleep. Some friends who use Windows Server 2003 often feel a bundle of shutdown and cancellation, where I have a personal solution is to disable virtual memory so that your logout and shutdown time may speed a lot. I did test today. When I loaded virtual memory, I canceled the user's returns to Windows for 3 seconds, and the shutdown was 23 seconds. However, when disabling virtual memory, the time to log out of the login is reduced to 2 seconds, and the shutdown time is shortened to 3 seconds.
Right-click My Computer - Properties - Advanced - Performance - Setting - Advanced, click on "Virtual Memory" ) Part "Change" and then select "No Page File" in the window. Restart the system. Note: Adjusting the virtual memory section has no problem with personal testing, but it is not guaranteed to be on your machine, so I don't take responsibility for any consequences caused by this setting. It is also recommended to try a friend who has a complained speed on Windows Server 2003 shutdown.
11, automatic landing
Windows Server 2003 defaults to use the "Ctrl-ATL-DEL TO Login" dialog to log in to Windows, but we can use Windows XP's Tweak UI to automatically log in to Server 2003.
Download Tweak Ui Software
Execute Tweakui.exe after downloading
Select Logon -> Autologon -> on the left panel to check Log on Automatic At System Startup Enter your username and domain name (if you don't write)
Click on Set Password, enter your username's password, then click OK.
Although the same function can be completed by modifying the registry, the method of modifying the registry behaves in the registry, and the Tweak UI will not leave a clear text password in the registry, so I recommend using the Tweak UI to complete this work.
12, install DirectX 9A
Installing DirectX 9A on Windows Server 2003 and the method of installing DirectX 9A on other versions of Windows is the same. Enable DirectX and Graphics Acceleration before installation.
Download: DirectX 9.0A WebSetup
You can start installing this file. WebSetup.exe is just a installation wizard, which will download approximately 6.9 MB during the installation process.
The system needs to be restarted after the installation is completed.
13, hidden files
Windows Server 2003 is displayed by default, if you don't want to do this, you can hide by a method:
Open any folder, select Tools -> Folder Options -> View, select Do Not Show Hidden Files and Folders, click OK.
In Windows Server 2003, Windows Media Player 9 has been installed, click Start-> Programs -> Accessories -> Entertainment -> Windows Media Player to open it.
