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Johny
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Can't install Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Essentials

Hi!

I just installed VMWare Player 12 (12.5.7 build-5813279) and tried to install Windows Server 2016 Essentials. However, the configuration of Windows Server is stall at 17% - and it doesn't move further (screen shot attached). I tried it on two different computers - same thing. It's impossible to work with Windows Server until initial configuration is finished. From this I conclude this is something with VMWare.

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parmarr
VMware Employee
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The WseMgmtSvc service (Configure Windows Server Essentials) need to be started. Go to Start -> All Apps ->Windows Administrative Tools -> Services. Once Services is open, look for Windows Server Essentials Management Service. Right click on it and select run. You may need to do multiple restart and repeat the steps above to enable WseMgmtSvc again

Sincerely, Rahul Parmar VMware Support Moderator
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