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    Hi,

    I have purchased Windows Server 2016 Standard/Datacenter Server Core Edition ( Volume license) . After installation only the command line is visible and no GUI is available. I tried enabling GUI using PS commands mentioned in https://4sysops.com/archives/how-to-install-the-gui-on-windows-server-2016/  Its not working as the GUI packages aren't available.

    There is no Desktop Experience option available while installing. Is there any way we can enable GUI ?

    Thursday, January 10, 2019 8:01 AM

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    Hello!

    Unfortunately it is no longer possible to switch from Server Core to the Desktop Experience (GUI) or vice versa in Windows Server 2016.

    If you want your Windows Server 2016 with Desktop Experience (GUI) then you will have to select it during the installation of Windows.

    Here's also a blog post about this:
    https://cloudblogs.microsoft.com/windowsserver/2017/04/05/switching-between-windows-server-2016-server-core-and-desktop-experience/

    Best regards,
    Leon

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    • Proposed as answer by otto wang Monday, January 14, 2019 2:49 AM
    Thursday, January 10, 2019 8:11 AM
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    Hi,

    Thanks for your post in our forum.

    The operation is no longer available now as Leon said.

    we need to reinstall, Refer to the following link to install the windows server 2016 with GUI.

    https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/get-started/getting-started-with-server-with-desktop-experience

    Hope above information can help you.

    Thanks again for your understanding and support.

    Best Regards,

    Otto 

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    • Proposed as answer by otto wang Monday, January 14, 2019 2:49 AM
    Thursday, January 10, 2019 8:29 AM
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    You can manage your Windows Server from a remote client computer with Remote Server Administration Tools installed. 

    https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=45520

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    • Proposed as answer by otto wang Monday, January 14, 2019 2:49 AM
    Thursday, January 10, 2019 9:56 AM
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    Hi,

    Just checking in to see if the information provided was helpful. Please let us know if you would like further assistance.

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    Otto Wang

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    Monday, January 14, 2019 2:49 AM
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    Wednesday, January 16, 2019 1:48 AM