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How to Make a Bootable USB for Windows Server 2012 R2

After downloading the Windows Server 2012 R2 .iso file, you need to make a bootable USB stick to proceed with the installation.

Note: Ensure your USB device has at least 16 GB of storage.

Here’s the software you can use for this task:

Rufus

  1. Get it for free here.
  2. Scroll down and grab the latest version of Rufus from the Download section.
  3. Insert your USB, then launch Rufus.
  4. Click on Select and locate the Windows Server 2012 R2 .iso file you want to use.
  5. Click on Start and wait for Rufus to create the bootable USB stick.
    6. Note: When the Customise Windows Installation window appears, choose Disable Data Collection and allow the process to complete.
  6. Once the process is finished (the progress bar will say Ready), click on Close and your USB is ready for Windows Server 2012 R2 installation.

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