Compare Windows Server 10 Pro and Server 2016 for enterprise needs.
Compare Windows Server 10 Pro and Server 2016 for enterprise needs.
I’ve been using Windows 10 Pro for roughly six months now and haven’t faced any issues. Right away I opened the group policy editor and turned off web search, Cortana, and Windows auto-update. Everything feels fine so far. Recently though, Windows Action Center keeps sending me lots of update alerts, especially while I’m playing games. It’s really bothersome because it keeps popping up even though I’ve disabled notifications in settings. I’ve looked up the problem online but haven’t found a solution. In Action Center I see the “Windows update notification” toggle is checked, but it looks grayed out and can’t be unchecked. It’s making me wonder if switching to Windows Server 2016 would help. I mainly play light games and do streaming or video editing.
Windows Server works well as a desktop operating system, though some considerations apply. Licensing fees can be high, app support for regular use is uncertain, drivers may be problematic, etc. Still, I’m not having any issues with Windows Server 2012 R2 or 2016. I’ve found 2012 R2 to be significantly more stable and faster for my needs.
It's nice that I don't have to handle this... However, on the other side, most programs I'm interested in won't work on WinXP.
The next Windows 10 update will notice when you're playing games, giving you time to prepare. You could also disable alerts or enable quiet hours. Server 2016 isn't ideal—it won't let you access new features for ten years (that's the support period).
Wow xp, thats so new, and there kinda thinking about updates. Im still on 95. Technichinally you can still get updates for XP aswell
I suggest checking the latest version of 2012 that supports your system. That way you can ensure compatibility and better performance.
I relied on one copy of 2012 R2 Standard for two years without any problems. It continues to function flawlessly and remains as quick as a brand-new Windows installation, though the storage device has some technical difficulties unrelated to the operating system.
It seems you're exploring options for an OEM copy on Amazon.ca at $140, while noting Microsoft's limited availability beyond 2016. Are you checking if quiet hours remain active and whether the mute feature applies to all notifications, including sound and alerts?
Consider using a Linux environment with GPU passthrough instead of Windows Server 2016. This approach avoids the server license cost and better suits your desktop needs. You might need to secure Windows virtual machines by disabling automatic updates or creating snapshots, then restoring from those points. Keeping games or other programs on a separate drive can simplify the update process. I personally rely on Linux + Windows VM via GPU passthrough, as I’ve grown tired of using Windows for most tasks and prefer Linux when possible.