How to Install and Activate Windows Server 2012

Choose a language, time zone, and keyboard layout, then click "Next."

Select Install Now

Enter your product key and then press the Next button. Now, choose the edition you wish to install and press the Next button.

Read the appropriate notifications and licensing conditions, accept them, and then press the Next button

To install Windows Server 2012, select "Custom"

Please keep in mind that you are dealing with a fresh installation. Before you begin the installation, make a backup of all your files.

The "Upgrade" option will upgrade your operating system while leaving your settings, data, and programs unmodified.

Select the partition on which you wish to install Windows Server 2012 and then click Next.

If you wish to start from a clean install, format the partition and then click Next. You may also erase all existing partitions and create new ones (s).

Wait for the installation to finish. It might take a few moments.

Following the installation, the machine will immediately reboot.

Finish the Windows Server 2012 installation by configuring your account

Done! Your Windows Server 2012 is installed.

Go to your start menu and type This PC

In order to activate Windows Server 2012, enter your product key

Windows Server 2012 R2 is now activated with success.