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Configuring Sound on Windows Server

Server 2008 and Server 2008 R2




If you're new to Windows Server, and plan on using it more for a desktop environment than a server environment, you probably want it to play music.

Why is the Audio Service Disabled?



Microsoft realizes that the less applications that are running, the less exploits are available on a system. A common exploit that affect many programs is the buffer overflow bug.

On Servers, it is essential to minimize risks at all costs, so Server ships with many features disabled. This also minimizes the disk and memory footprint -- enhancing performance.

Start the Server Manager




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Start menu and Server Manager
Windows Server 2008 R2



Click the "Computer/Toolbox" icon adjacent to the Start button. This is your Server Manager -- similar to the Control Panel, but on steroids.


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Server Manager with "Features" selected.


Select "Features" in the left Tree box, then the blue "Add Feat...

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Tags: Technical, article, Microsoft, Windows, Server, 2008, R2, Audio, Service, Howto
  Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010 at 10:14:35 AM #29890
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Interesting guide, well written and Windows server looks pretty cool.
  Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010 at 11:35:00 PM #30268
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Sweet! I may one day use this. Maybe. 5*

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  Thursday, February 4th, 2010 at 1:28:17 PM #30328
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  Thursday, February 4th, 2010 at 1:31:02 PM #30329
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  Thursday, February 4th, 2010 at 1:36:32 PM #30331
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testes

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  Thursday, February 4th, 2010 at 1:41:24 PM #30332
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  Friday, February 5th, 2010 at 9:58:29 PM #30765
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windows server 2008 r2 = windows 7 without aero, and i can get that legit and free, hmm. oh and 5*

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  Friday, February 5th, 2010 at 11:27:33 PM #30781
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