Remove initial configuration wizard on Windows Server 2008 using GPO


Open GPO management console using administrative privilege. Create and link a GPO with Enterprise Server OU. Right Click on Enterprise Server OU> Click on Property

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Expand and locate Server Manager section in the following section of GPO. Expand Computer Configuration>Expand Policies>Expand Administrative Templates>Expand Systems>Select Server Manager.

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Enable both the options as shown on screenshots.

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Close the window. Run gpupdate on servers to apply GPO or wait for GPO to refresh at configured GP refresh time.

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