Hi I have installed windows server 2008 enterprise by the vmware workstation but after installation when I login there was just a command prompt window writing : C:\users\administrator and nothing else . please help me .

Hi Iman ! I think you have done with core installation so kindly re-install it again in full mode. Regards. Shafaquat Ali. M.C.I.T.P Exchange 2007 M.C.I.T.P Windows Server 2008 M.C.T.S OCS Server 2007 R2

Thank you Ali I dont get you about re-installing in full mode . please explain more. I tried to boot again from windows dvd but I couldn't . Are you iranian Ali?

Hi Iman , When we start Windows 2008 Setup it gives us installation options and we can find there are two types of options available in setup 01. Core Installation 02. Full Installation You have installed it in core installation mode so start re-installing it and when it will ask about installation type then put there full installation not core installation. I hope your problem will solve. And I M not Iranian I M Pakistani. Regards. Shafaquat Ali. M.C.I.T.P Exchange 2007 M.C.I.T.P Windows Server 2008 M.C.T.S OCS Server 2007 R2

Hi, When you try to install Windows Server 2008, there are options you can choose. You can install the core installation/full installation of Windows Server 2008. As Shafaquat mentioned, you may installed a core installation of Windows Server 2008. By the way, you can use the following method to identify the version of Windows you have installed. Identify Your Windows Vista/2008 Operating System Version and Architecture in 2 Steps http://www.petri.co.il/quickly-find-your-windows-version-and-architecture-info.htm Important Note: This response contains a reference to a third party World Wide Web site. Microsoft is providing this information as a convenience to you. Microsoft does not control these sites and has not tested any software or information found on these sites; therefore, Microsoft cannot make any representations regarding the quality, safety, or suitability of any software or information found there. There are inherent dangers in the use of any software found on the Internet, and Microsoft cautions you to make sure that you completely understand the risk before retrieving any software from the Internet. Best Regards, Vincent Hu

Hi iman! As per your query reg win, have u tried opening the root drive from task manager to check whether system files are installed or not. then you can try the reinstallation of os may help you regarding this prob, and ctrl+shift+esc (task manager, new task ->chk the root drive)

Hi, Here is the screen shot where you can select core installation or full installation. Best Regards, Vincent Hu

my problem was solved by selcting the full installation. thanks all .