jutnm Active Member Jun 12, 2016 #1 I installed a virtual box machine for a 2012 R2 server. When i start it up it brings up the CMD prompt automatically. Why cant i see my desktop right away ?
I installed a virtual box machine for a 2012 R2 server. When i start it up it brings up the CMD prompt automatically. Why cant i see my desktop right away ?
Cromewell Administrator Staff member Jun 12, 2016 #2 Is this a server core installation? If so, that's why
Jiniix Well-Known Member Jun 13, 2016 #3 Yep, watch out when installing that you don't choose the Core edition. Literally just a CMD, no GUI.
voyagerfan99 Master of Turning Things Off and Back On Again Staff member Jun 13, 2016 #4 If you want a GUI, you need to install Server 2012 (Server With a GUI)
