How to Install Windows Server 2012 R2 from USB Easily?
Geeks - Installing Windows Server 2012 R2 from a USB drive is a convenient and faster way to install the operating system. It is also useful when you don't have access to a DVD drive or when you want to install the operating system on a computer without a DVD drive.
Here are the steps to install Windows Server 2012 R2 from a USB drive:
Download the Windows Server 2012 R2 installation media from the Microsoft website. Make sure to select the correct edition and architecture (32-bit or 64-bit) for your system.
Insert a USB drive into your computer and format it to NTFS file system. Make sure to back up any important data on the USB drive, as formatting will erase all data on the drive.
Download and install the Windows USB/DVD Download Tool from the Microsoft website. This tool will allow you to create a bootable USB drive from the Windows Server 2012 R2 installation media.
Launch the Windows USB/DVD Download Tool and select the ISO file you downloaded in step 1. Click on the "USB device" option and select the USB drive you want to use to create the bootable USB.
Click on the "Begin copying" button to start creating the bootable USB. This process may take some time depending on the size of the installation media and the speed of your USB drive.
Once the bootable USB is created, you can use it to install Windows Server 2012 R2 on a computer. To do this, insert the USB drive into the computer and restart it. Press the appropriate key to enter the BIOS or UEFI settings and change the boot order to boot from the USB drive first.
The computer will boot from the USB drive and you will be taken to the Windows Server 2012 R2 installation screen. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.
That's it! With these steps, you should be able to install Windows Server 2012 R2 from a USB drive easily. If you have any questions or run into any issues during the process, don't hesitate to ask for help.
