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Windows Server 2008 R2 machines allow only the localsystem\administrator account permission to burn a CD/DVD on the local machine. All other accounts are treated per the “remote desktop” security restrictions. Therefore, unless you are logged in as localsystem\administrator you won't even see a Burn CD/DVD tab.
To install the Desktop Experience pack:
The Desktop Experience pack includes: Windows Media Player Desktop themes Video for Windows (AVI support) Windows SideShow Windows Defender Disk Cleanup Sync Center Sound Recorder Character Map Snipping Tool
The Desktop Experience pack includes:
There are two command-line Microsoft tools you can download. However, installing and using these require local administrator privileges, once you do that, you can go ahead and use the built-in tools. They are:
Use a third-party tool.* Example: ImgBurn (http://www.imgburn.com/)
Use a USB flash drive instead. You can even boot and Install OS from USB Flash!
Change the security defaults (e.g. security restrictions for “remote desktop” users or treat locally looged users in a different way).
* (please add links to a couple of examples you have used successfully).