FAQ: Run Windows Server 2003 as a development machine

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Questions and answers about running Windows Server 2003 as a development machine.

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Q44: I have installed Windows Server 2003, and the only desktop icon that appears is the Recycle Bin. Where are "My Computer", "My Network Places" etc?
Q35: I enabled and started the Theme Service and selected Windows XP Theme. But for some reason Active Desktop is now disabled and I can't use JPEG or GIF files as wallpaper anymore. How do I fix this?
Q14: I have installed Visual Studio .Net 2002 and when I try to create a new web project I get this: Unable to create Web Project 'MyProject'. The file path 'c:\inetpub\wwwroot\MyProject' does not correspond to the URL 'http://localhost/MyProject'. The two need to map to the same server location.
Q12: In Windows XP I have Fast User Switching, but I can't find it in Windows Server 2003. How do I enable it?
Q5: How do i remove the "Evaluation copy" text on the desktop?
Q4: How do i use the XP theme (or any other theme)?
Q3: My camera/scanner/other image device is not working, why?
Q2: I want to play games on my Server, but it is not working, why?
Q1: I have no sound. I know the drivers are installed, and Device Manager says it is working. But still no sound!