# Installing makecode software on server machine

**URL:** <https://forum.makecode.com/t/installing-makecode-software-on-server-machine/18676>\
**Category:** Help\
**Created:** [March 22, 2023, 2:59pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/installing-makecode-software-on-server-machine/18676 "2023-03-22T14:59:48Z")\
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**Author:** ![MuhdShozib123](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/5f9b8f/32.png) [@MuhdShozib123](https://forum.makecode.com/u/MuhdShozib123)\
**Post date:** [March 22, 2023, 2:59pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/installing-makecode-software-on-server-machine/18676/1 "2023-03-22T14:59:48Z")

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Hi  
I want to install makecode in sever machine in which MS Server 2003 installed.  
Then it should be displayed on machines in the computer lab.  
I tried to install in server machine but it was not shown in the connected PCs.

Need help.

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**Author:** ![OliverCarrillo](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.makecode.com/olivercarrillo/32/8479_2.png) [@OliverCarrillo](https://forum.makecode.com/u/OliverCarrillo)\
**Post date:** [April 25, 2024, 4:49pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/installing-makecode-software-on-server-machine/18676/3 "2024-04-25T16:49:36Z")

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Installing MakeCode on a server machine for use in a computer lab can be a bit tricky, especially on an older system like Windows Server 2003.

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**Author:** ![BrayLenki](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/5f8ce5/32.png) [@BrayLenki](https://forum.makecode.com/u/BrayLenki)\
**Post date:** [April 25, 2024, 4:54pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/installing-makecode-software-on-server-machine/18676/4 "2024-04-25T16:54:52Z")

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One thing you might want to check is if MakeCode is compatible with Windows Server 2003. It’s possible that it may not be supported on such an old operating system, which could explain why it’s not showing up on the connected PCs.  
If you’re still keen on trying to make it work, you could consider setting up a [dedicated server hosting](https://www.ewebguru.com/dedicated-server-hosting.html) environment. This could give you more flexibility and control over the installation and configuration, which might help get MakeCode up and running on your lab machines.