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Windows Server 2025 OS download
Could you please send me the url where I can download Windows Server 2025 iso.
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Set up, install, or upgrade
asked 2026-02-27T18:59:38.79+00:00
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Philip Che
0
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commented 2026-03-12T21:16:19.85+00:00
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Wendlinger, Dominik
0
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2 answers
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Windows Server 2016 Datacenter In-Place Upgrade to Windows Server 2025 Datacenter – Compatibility and Licensing Clarification
Question: Hello Microsoft Community, I am currently evaluating upgrade options for a customer environment and would like clarification regarding Windows Server in-place upgrade compatibility and licensing. Environment Details Customer environment…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Set up, install, or upgrade
asked 2026-03-10T10:11:41.6666667+00:00
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Sridhar Raja
20
Reputation points
commented 2026-03-11T11:54:32.8333333+00:00
Sridhar Raja
20
Reputation points
4 answers
Sysprep failed on windows server getting below error for cloning server
Error SYSPRP Package Microsoft.Windows.SecondaryTileExperience_10.0.0.0_neutral_cw5n1h2txyewy was installed for a user, but not provisioned for all users. This package will not function properly in the sysprep image. Error SYSPRP Failed to remove apps…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Set up, install, or upgrade
asked 2026-03-10T07:49:56.3533333+00:00
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Bashavali Shaik (External)
0
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commented 2026-03-10T09:50:56.2566667+00:00
Bashavali Shaik (External)
0
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2 answers
I have downloaded an evaluation iso for Windows server 2022.
I have downloaded an evaluation iso for Windows server 2022. I have used rufus and created a USB installation device. I am getting the following error on a DELL T160 server (Not VM). "Windows cannot find the Microsoft Software License Terms.
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Set up, install, or upgrade
asked 2026-03-09T17:32:55.02+00:00
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Mohammad Ali
0
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answered 2026-03-10T00:42:29.9166667+00:00
Brian Huynh
2,455
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
Windows Server Update Services 2022 update problem with the message: (0x8024401f)
Dear Sir or Madam, Since February 18th, 2026, we have been experiencing a critical issue with our WSUS server after it received an update on that day. Since then, neither the WSUS server itself nor our connected servers or client devices have been able…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Set up, install, or upgrade
asked 2026-03-09T08:06:54.18+00:00
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Cloud Admin Ercan Boral
0
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answered 2026-03-09T08:52:28.6533333+00:00
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Jason Nguyen Tran
12,485
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
3 answers
In 2021 we got windows 2019 servers from AWS, not the software requires windows server 2025. We are moving the Windows 2025 AWS model but need to retain files, apps and settings.
Hi, I have been working on this. We started with Legacy booting Windows Server 2019 and no TPM. We need to migrate to Windows Server 2025 while retaining all files, users, and settings. I have been able to move to UEFI booting with…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Set up, install, or upgrade
asked 2026-03-06T23:42:47.5+00:00
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Troy Soult
0
Reputation points
answered 2026-03-09T08:22:12.35+00:00
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VPHAN
25,000
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
Windows Server 2016 direct upgrade to Windows Server 2025
Hello, We have not had much luck when attempting the direct approach from Windows Server 2016 to Windows Server 2025, WITHOUT an intermediate step at 2019 or 2022. We have been running a few commands on the 2016 instance in order to try and give it the…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Set up, install, or upgrade
asked 2026-02-12T17:59:00.5633333+00:00
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John Barnett
40
Reputation points
accepted 2026-03-06T19:45:10.6766667+00:00
John Barnett
40
Reputation points
3 answers
Install Word and Excel via ODT on Windows Server 2025
Please assist with installing Word and Excel via ODT on a WS 2025 server We attempted the installation using the tool at https://config.office.com/deploymentsettings and configured the file for an offline setup. However, the server is unable to download…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Set up, install, or upgrade
asked 2026-03-03T17:47:23.0633333+00:00
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David Soto Valverde
0
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answered 2026-03-06T09:12:30.7066667+00:00
VPHAN
25,000
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
Windows Update Cumulative
We have internal tool to scan the cve and i found i have server with cve-2025-49735 https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-49735 and i can see to fix this sve then we need install KB5060842 for windows server 2025 which published…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Set up, install, or upgrade
asked 2026-03-04T07:28:04.0433333+00:00
Handian Sudianto
6,846
Reputation points
accepted 2026-03-06T00:38:33.0166667+00:00
Handian Sudianto
6,846
Reputation points
1 answer
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Hi Microsoft Support, I have encountered issue onboarding Defender for cloud MDE extension on one of my Windows Server 2016. Based on CoPilot, it says that the OS build or version is old. Best Regards [moderation note: personal information…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Set up, install, or upgrade
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Issues with OS upgrade
Hi, I have test environment running on 3-node Hyper-V cluster (Windows Server 2019 Datacenter Edition) with all VMs running Windows Server 2022 Standard Edition. I can install new VM running Windows Server 2025 Standard Edition without any issues but…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Set up, install, or upgrade
asked 2026-01-24T14:34:20.96+00:00
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Bojan Zivkovic
621
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commented 2026-02-25T11:01:58.38+00:00
Bojan Zivkovic
621
Reputation points
3 answers
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
i have a windows server 2019 Standard and i bought a ne one Server 2025 Essentials. Can i make the new server my DC
im not sure if i can Promote the essentials 2025 to be the new DC. thank oyu for your help
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Set up, install, or upgrade
asked 2026-02-23T10:52:05.7266667+00:00
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Nikita Kotschkin
20
Reputation points
accepted 2026-02-25T07:00:31.0633333+00:00
Nikita Kotschkin
20
Reputation points
2 answers
We cannot use new school laptops as they are linked to an unknown admin account
We applied to be registered as an educational institution two years ago. We are a primary school. We followed all the steps and paid to get professional help. We have still not been verified.
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Set up, install, or upgrade
asked 2026-02-23T09:27:22.0666667+00:00
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Ross Gannon
0
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commented 2026-02-24T21:33:42.1466667+00:00
Ross Gannon
0
Reputation points
2 answers
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
Windows Server EoL
If we see the Windows Server Lifecycle Policy from https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/windows-server-2022 then there are 2 dates, Mainstream End Date and Extended End Date. What the different and which one is refering with EoL?
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Set up, install, or upgrade
asked 2026-02-23T23:27:54.2366667+00:00
Handian Sudianto
6,846
Reputation points
commented 2026-02-24T14:39:06.3533333+00:00
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Harry Phan
15,915
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
4 answers
Windows 2016 server Domain controllers January 2026 patches causing sync issues
Hi, After i patched my domain controllers with the January 2026 patches i am having issues with replication, ldap queries, and rpc stopping due to excessive memory usage. Is there a OOB patch to fix this issue?. I have reviewed all the the replication it…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Set up, install, or upgrade
asked 2026-02-05T12:52:35.4+00:00
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Bruce Crossley Admin
20
Reputation points
answered 2026-02-24T07:18:10.08+00:00
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Ivy Bui (WICLOUD CORPORATION)
505
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
3 answers
Remote Terminal
How can I access and control the Windows terminal remotely from another computer? I would like to know the different methods available, such as Remote Desktop, PowerShell remoting, SSH, or any other built-in Windows tools. Please explain the steps…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Set up, install, or upgrade
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Server2025 new DC wont sync with SERVER2016 DC
Im trying to replace an old Server 2016 DC with new Server 2025. I promoted the Server 2025 to DC but it wont sync with dfs and create SYSVOL and NETLOGON shares.
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Set up, install, or upgrade
asked 2026-02-16T16:39:00.6966667+00:00
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Craig Meyers
0
Reputation points
answered 2026-02-19T17:29:39.2933333+00:00
VPHAN
25,000
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
Upgrade Windows Server 2016 to 2025
We are planning to upgrade the windows server standard from 2016 to 2025. Below are the details: Current OS: Windows 2016 Standard Planned to upgrade: Windows 2025 Method: In Place upgrade Infra: Azure VM This server is also our certificate server that…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Set up, install, or upgrade
asked 2026-02-11T20:36:18.22+00:00
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Rancy Chadha
20
Reputation points
accepted 2026-02-12T16:40:47.2733333+00:00
Rancy Chadha
20
Reputation points
1 answer
Expanding the operating system volume on a Windows 2022 server
Hello. We are running a Windows Server 2022 Standard appliance in our environment. The operating system is on Disk 0, and the physical drive is 225 gigabytes. The disk is a 'Basic' type. During the installation process the physical drive was partitioned…
Windows for business | Windows Server | Devices and deployment | Set up, install, or upgrade
asked 2025-09-26T20:02:39.56+00:00
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Kaplan, Andrew H
226
Reputation points
answered 2026-02-10T07:22:58.34+00:00
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Rakan ahmid
0
Reputation points
3 answers
How to attach USB Dongal to the separate Windows based VM created in HyperV ?
I have HyperV environment , and need to attach USB keytag dongal to the new Windows based VM. please advise the steps.
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