Windows Server 2016 build 9908

Windows Server 2016 build 9908 is a build of Windows Server 2016, which was uploaded on 1 April 2022. This build only has installation options for Datacenter Server Core and a minimal install of the Datacenter Server SKU. Both installations use a Command Prompt interface, but the minimal installation also includes Server Manager.

Explorer interface
To install the Explorer interface over the Command Prompt, the minimal installation must be installed. When the Server Manager launches, select "Add roles and features" in the Dashboard. Keep clicking "Next" up to Features. On the list of features, scroll down to "User Interfaces and Infrastructure" and press the small arrow next to it. On the sub-entries, select "Server Graphic Shell", then click "Next". Check "Restart the destination server automatically if required", allow automatic restarts, then click "Install".

Winver

 * The copyright date of  has been updated from 2014 to 2015. This persists up to build 10546.
 * The kernel version has been updated from version 6.4 to version 10.0.

Taskbar
The taskbar design has been updated.

Charms bar
The Settings section on the Charms bar has been removed.

Internet Explorer
Feedback button has been added to Internet Explorer 11.

Window thumbnail border color
If window auto-colorization is enabled, the window thumbnail borders on the taskbar do not change color even after the wallpaper changes. This issue can be remedied by manually changing the window color through the Control Panel or restarting Windows.

Power options
The power options in the start menu and lock screen are not functional in this build. In order to shut down or restart, it has to be done by right-clicking on the Start button or through the ⊞ Win + X menu. This issue also can be found in build 9845. Alternatively, run either of the following commands through a command prompt or the Run dialog:


 * to shut down the system
 * to restart