Why would anyone want to use Windows 2008 R2 Server as a workstation? The main arguments in <i>my</i> case are the superior <b>firewall</b> and <b>user account control</b>. Now, if you want to do the same, you can go to <a href="http://win2008r2workstation.com/" target="_blank">win2008r2workstation.com</a> and get a really detailed howto with screenshots - or you can read this post for a really short checklist, something I prefer to have for future installs of the same variety. <a href="https://blag.nullteilerfrei.de/2012/03/22/turning-windows-2008-r2-into-a-workstation/#more-495" class="more-link">Do you want to know more?</a>