Replace a Linux VPS with Windows 10
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True_Evening_1878 · 2023-10-16 04:29

Hello, is it possible to convert an existing VPS into a Windows one
without the knowledge of the VPS provider? They only have Linux images
available however I would like to have a Windows 11 instance to some
testing.

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thekrautboy · 2023-10-16 04:42

No? wtf

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ElevenNotes · 2023-10-16 04:43

They don’t offer Windows because of license issues. Windows licensing
in a virtual environment is costly. If you need a Windows VM to test
something, why not install one locally on your computer?

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ProbablePenguin · 2023-10-16 13:49

Nope.

You can buy a windows specific VPS though and manually migrate data
over. They're just a lot more expensive due to licensing costs.

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ZAFJB · 2023-10-16 17:07

>without the knowledge of

Always means something underhand is going on. And you will be
inevitably be caught. Do you think you are the first kiddie who has
ever tried this?

If you want a Windows VPS, buy a Windows VPS.

You might find a Windows Server VPS for less than a Windows 11 VPS,
and that may be adequate for you testing.

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True_Evening_1878 · 2023-10-17 02:58

lol, thanks

I appreciate your feedback. I will look around for affordable windows
VPS providers rather. I am aware of the restrictions around Microsoft
and their licencing costs.

I was just curious if this could be done.

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True_Evening_1878 · 2023-10-17 03:01

Thanks, I will have to get a set-up to allow me to set-up a VM's at
home. I wanted the VM to be available remotely.

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True_Evening_1878 · 2023-10-22 18:45

Nothing underhand actually. I just wanted a VPS within my
budget.Thanks. I did find a reasonable Windows  Server option.