Windows Server 2025 - VM

First Install - Virtual Machine

• Create a new Virtual Machine in VMWare with preferred specs:

  • Processors: 1 CPU - 2 Cores

  • RAM Memory: 4 GB

  • Hard Disk: 60 GB

  • CD: use the Win Server Evaluation .iso image file - Direct download here - Win Server 2025 or from Eval Center (same .iso) - and check Connect at power on

  • Network: set it as NAT

  • Edit virtual machine and Remove: Sound Card and USB Controller

• Boot the virtual machine and proceed with the Win Server 2022 Installation - petri.com

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Basic Configuration

Change to Dark Theme

• Open CMD as Administrator and run:

Dark theme

reg add HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Themes\Personalize /v AppsUseLightTheme /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f
reg add HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Themes\Personalize /v SystemUsesLightTheme /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f

Light theme

reg add HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Themes\Personalize /v AppsUseLightTheme /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f
reg add HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Themes\Personalize /v SystemUsesLightTheme /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f

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