How to Install and Activate Windows Server 2022

02/09/2022
Isola Is
  • Introduction :

    Windows Server 2022 is the latest version of the on-premises version of Windows Server. Microsoft has designated it as a Long Term Servicing Channel (LTSC) release, meaning it will get 10 years of support. And it includes a number of new security, management and containerization features.

    In this guide, we will explain how to install and activate Windows Server 2022.

    1. Requirements

      • Processor - 1.4 GHz 64-bit processor
      • RAM - 512 MB Disk Space - 32 GB
      • Network - Gigabit (10/100/1000baseT) Ethernet adapter
      • Installation media
    2. Steps to follow

      • Install Windows Server 2022

        After booting with the installation media. Let’s start with the installation

        1. Select the language, Time and keyboard layout then click “Next“.

          Install Windows Server 2022

        2. Click on Install Now

          Install Windows Server 2022

        3. Now Select the edition you want to install then click Next.

          You can also activate your Windows Server 2022 after the installation.

          Install Windows Server 2022

        4. Read the applicable notices and license terms, accept them then click Next

          Install Windows Server 2022

        5. Choose "Custom" to install Windows Server 2022

          Please note that you are dealing with a clean installation. You need to backup all your files before you start the installation.

          The “Upgrade” option will upgrade your operating system without any modifications to your settings, files, or programs.

          Install Windows Server 2022

        6. Choose the partition where you want to install Windows Server 2022 then click on Next .

          If you want to make a new fresh installation, you can format the partition then click on Next. You can also delete all the partitions available and create a new one(s).

          Install Windows Server 2022

        7. Wait for the installation. It may take a few minutes.

          Install Windows Server 2022

          The system will reboot automatically after the installation.

        8. Configure your account to finish the installation of your Windows Server 2022

          Install Windows Server 2022

          You are all set! Your Windows Server 2022 is installed now.

      • Activate Windows Server 2022

        To activate your Windows Server 2022, let’s follow the steps below:

        1. Right-click your start menu then select Settings

          Activate Windows Server 2022

        2. Click on update and security then click on Activation

          Activate Windows Server 2022

        3. Click on change my product key then enter your “25 characters license key”.

          Click on Next to activate your Windows Server 2022.

          Activate Windows Server 2022

        4. Your Windows Server 2022 is activated now

          Activate Windows Server 2022

    3. Well Done! Your Windows Server 2022 is now activated. You can now enjoy its features with no restrictions.