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I need help installing Windows Server 2022 Standard

Anonymous
2023-09-29T16:34:13+00:00
  • I have downloaded and unpacked the Windows Server 2022 installation files.
  • I have copied the set of files to a flash drive that was plugged into the server.
  • When I attempt to boot from the flash drive, I get this error message:
    • The Boot Configuration Data for your PC is missing or contains errors.
  • There is a file "bcd" on the flash drive. Size is 16 kB. That would appear to rule out the "missing" option.

How do I repair the BCD file when there is no helpful info about the error?

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-10-11T02:17:19+00:00

    Hello

    The error message you’re seeing typically indicates that the Boot Configuration Data (BCD) file is missing or contains errors. This file is crucial for the boot process, and if it’s corrupted or missing, Windows cannot boot properly.

    Here are the steps to repair the BCD file:

    1. Boot your computer from the Windows Server 2022 installation disk.
    2. On the language selection screen, press Shift + F10 to open a command prompt.
    3. At the command prompt, type the following commands:
    • bootrec /fixmbr
    • bootrec /fixboot
    • bootrec /scanos
    • bootrec /rebuildbcd

    Each command has a specific purpose:

    • bootrec /fixmbr: writes a new master boot record to the system partition.
    • bootrec /fixboot: writes a new boot sector onto the system partition.
    • bootrec /scanos: scans all disks for installations that are compatible with Windows.
    • bootrec /rebuildbcd: scans all disks for installations that are compatible with Windows and then asks you if you want to add one or more to the BCD store.

    After running these commands, restart your computer and see if it boots correctly.

    If you’re still having trouble, it might be worth trying to create a new bootable USB drive with the Windows Server 2022 installation files. There might have been an issue with how the files were copied to the flash drive initially.

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-01-24T16:36:24+00:00

    Dear Web Master,

    Please provide detailed procedure to install in Windows Server (2022 or other) in boot envinronment UEFI, GRUB, GRUB2, Linux Boot.

    The problem is that the normal ISO Windows Server installation binary, and installation CD, do not allow the operating system to be installed after Linus OS installation. The problem is also, that the installation would delete the previous OS installed.

    Probably, the same happens when the Windows OS is previuosly installed.

    Thanks for any help you could provide.

    Kinds Regards,

    Eng. Peláez Henández Uriel E.

    Mexico City

    January 2024

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-01-24T18:12:11+00:00

    This question should be answered by a Windows Server expert.

    I am no expert, but if I were doing this, I would install Windows Server 2022 as the sole bootable OS on the machine. Then, I would configure a virtual Hyper-V server and install Linux in the virtual server.

    .... Warren

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-05-06T10:40:29+00:00

    Dear Sir / Ma'am

    I Have Windows Server 2022 STD (16 CORE) for OEM Software when i installing server Windows Server 2022 Standard (Desktop Experience) after 67 % same error are come Error code: 0×80070017 & when i installed Window Server 2022 Standard He is Working Cmd Not show Desktop so please help me

    Regards

    Vikas

    +919992601333

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