Step-by-Step Guide to Installing Windows Server 2022

After preparing a bootable USB drive, follow these guidelines for a fresh installation:

1. Switch on your server normally, insert the Windows Server USB, and then reboot the server.
2. Your device will initiate booting from the Windows Server USB. Press any key when you see the message Press any key to start from CD or DVD.

Note: If the Windows Server installation doesn’t start upon reboot, you may need to adjust the boot sequence in your BIOS settings to prioritise booting from USB.
3. Restart your computer, and when the manufacturer’s logo appears, press 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, choose your language, time format, currency, and keyboard or input method, then click Next.

6. Click Install now to begin the process.

7. Select the Server edition you want to install and click Next.

8. Agree to the terms and conditions in the next box and click Next.

9. In the next step, click Custom: Install Microsoft Server Operating System only (advanced).

10. Select the hard drive where you want to install Windows Server and click Next.
Note: We advise deleting all hard drive partitions to ensure proper Windows Server functionality. If your hard drive is new, simply click next.

11. The installation process for Windows Server will commence. This may take several minutes.

12. Enter an easily memorable password and click Finish.

13. Finally, press Ctrl+Alt+Del keys and enter the password you set earlier. Your Windows Server desktop will now appear.