Server 2019 Installation ends in Command Prompt

Curbs Plus 21 Reputation points
2020-11-13T16:27:33.867+00:00

I just installed Server 2019 Standard on a new machine via USB and it just ended at the command prompt and asking for a new admin password. I was never asked if I wanted the GUI version or Core version it seemed to just install the Core version, where do I go from here?

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
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  1. Dave Patrick 426.1K Reputation points MVP
    2020-11-13T16:30:46.75+00:00

    You'll need to reinstall it then choose one of the Desktop Experience options here.

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    (make sure you downloaded the long term servicing channel, semi-annual channel would be core only)
    https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/get-started-19/servicing-channels-19

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  2. Curbs Plus 21 Reputation points
    2020-11-13T16:55:30.943+00:00

    That screen never popped up when I tried to install it the first time and the BIOS on this machine is pretty restrictive, doesn't seem to see the USB drive, that may be part of the problem though I'm sure.

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  3. Dave Patrick 426.1K Reputation points MVP
    2020-11-13T16:59:23.433+00:00

    Make sure you downloaded the long term servicing channel, semi-annual channel would be core only
    https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/get-started-19/servicing-channels-19

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  4. Curbs Plus 21 Reputation points
    2020-11-13T17:01:26.987+00:00

    I was using a DVD that I then put on a USB I will try to replace those files with the one you have linked.

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