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Introducing Windows Admin Center: Virtualization Mode (vMode)
Tried installing it on a clean 2022 server a couple of times, same error both times:
Level=ERROR ExitCode=1639 Message=sc.exe: Failed during process execution started by Invoke-WACWinCommand. Process output - DESCRIPTION:
Creates a service entry in the registry and Service Database.
USAGE:
sc <server> create [service name] [binPath= ] <option1> <option2>...
OPTIONS:
NOTE: The option name includes the equal sign.
A space is required between the equal sign and the value.
type= <own|share|interact|kernel|filesys|rec|userown|usershare>
(default = own)
start= <boot|system|auto|demand|disabled|delayed-auto>
(default = demand)
error= <normal|severe|critical|ignore>
(default = normal)
binPath= <BinaryPathName to the .exe file>
group= <LoadOrderGroup>
tag= <yes|no>
depend= <Dependencies(separated by / (forward slash))>
obj= <AccountName|ObjectName>
(default = LocalSystem)
DisplayName= <display name>
password= <password>
Hi Zorn, it might due to the prerequisites has mentioned about only support Windows Server 2025 STD and DC edition.
- Dennis_PeabodyNov 20, 2025Copper Contributor
Same error on 2022. The Installer itself checks for min Server 2022 and Oct CU.
- ZornNov 20, 2025Copper Contributor
The blog we are replying to says this: Appliance-style deployment: vMode is designed for easy, “appliance-like” setup. Simply install Windows Admin Center on your management server (such as Windows Server 2022/2025), enable Virtualization Mode, and finish deployment in under 10 minutes.
I'll wait a few more months before looking at it again I guess.