I'm using Windows Server 2008 R2 as a Workstation and would like to enable Aero Glass for some software development. Is there a way to enable Aero Glass on Server?

Thanks in advance,

NieAR

In addition to the current answer, here's a guide with some alternative formatting and pictures (though the steps largely remain the same. Adapted from to Enable Aero Desktop Experience in Windows Server 2008 R2

First, Install Desktop Experience in Windows Server 2008 R2:

  1. Click Start > Control Panel > Programs & Features > Turn Windows Features on or off.
  2. In the Features Summary section, click Add Features.
    • Add Features
  3. Select the Desktop Experience check box.
    • Desktop Experience
      Install additional features if prompted
  4. Click Install, you might have to restart your Windows computer.

Next, Enable the Themes service:

  1. Click Start > Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Services.
  2. Click Themes.
    • Themes Service
  3. In the Startup type list, select Automatic and then click Apply.
    • Startup: Automatic
  4. Under Service status, click Start and then click OK.

Finally, Select an Aero theme:

  1. Right-click on the desktop & select Personalize.
  2. Click Themes.
  3. Under Aero Themes, click an Aero theme.
    • Aero Theme