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Expert Instructions for Preparing Bootable USB Media for Windows Server 2012 R2 Installation

Once you have obtained the Windows Server 2012 R2 .iso file, you'll need to make a bootable USB drive to carry out the installation.

Note: Ensure your USB device has a minimum of 16 GB of storage space.

To make the bootable drive, use the following tool:

Rufus

  1. Download Rufus for free here.
  2. Scroll down and get the latest version of Rufus from the Download section.
  3. Insert your USB drive and start the Rufus application.
  4. Click Select and locate the Windows Server 2012 R2 .iso file you want to use.
  5. Click Start and wait for Rufus to generate the bootable USB drive.
    6. Note: A window titled Customise Windows Installation will appear. Select Disable Data Collection and wait for Rufus to finish creating the bootable USB drive.
  6. When the process is done (progress bar showing Ready), click Close, and your USB drive will be prepared to install Windows Server 2012 R2.

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