Complete Setup Guide for Windows Server 2019

After preparing a bootable USB drive, follow these instructions for a clean installation:

1. Start your server normally, insert the Windows Server USB, and then restart the server.
2. Your device will boot from the USB. Press any key when prompted with Press any key to boot from CD or DVD.

Note: If the installation doesn’t start, change the boot order in your BIOS settings to prioritise USB booting.
3. Restart your server and look for the BOOT menu key (usually F2, F10, F11, F12, or Del) to access the menu.

4. Set the boot order to USB.
5. In the setup programme, select your language, time, currency format, and keyboard or input method, then click Next.

6. Click Install now to begin the process.

7. Enter your product key and click Next.

8. Select the edition (Desktop Experience) and click Next.

9. Accept the license terms and click Next.

10. Select Custom: Install Windows only (advanced) in the next step.

11. Select the drive where you want to install Windows Server and click Next.
Note: We recommend deleting all partitions on the drive for proper operation. If the drive is new, simply click next.

12. The installation process will commence. This will take several minutes.

13. Next, set a memorable password and click Finish.

14. Finally, press Ctrl+Alt+Del and enter your password. Your Windows Server desktop will appear.