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Windows 2003 Server used as a workstation vs. Windows XP Professional

Windows Explorer doesn’t have a Tasks/Other Places/Details panel.

My Computer doesn’t show cameras.

Slideshow screen saver is missing.

SQL databases need access by NT AUTHORITY\NETWORK SERVICE, instead of machine\ASP.NET

 

Generally followed tips on adjusting the configuration found here.

How to convert your Windows Server 2003...

 

Ran into a problem with “mrtRate” service not starting at boot due to a file not found error. Tried reinstalling Quicken 2004 and pressing alt-shift-4 in the “Customize Online Updates” dialog. Didn’t help. Finally resorted to regedit and removed in two places under services. So far so good.

 

Still looking for a replacement to the XP picture viewer and screensaver slideshow.

 

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