UPDATED: Mar 20 2024

In most cases servers from Dell, HP/Lenovo, and other big OEMs ship with the Windows operating system preinstalled and often they come with a “media pack” to allow reinstallation.  The problem is that you can easily misplace that media pack (DVD or USB stick) between the time the server is new and when you have a hardware failure or want to wipe it out to sell it.

Windows-Server-2008-R2-the end

If you Google search for Windows Server ISO Download you will find lots of hack sites distributing questionable versions of these OS’.  Fortunately Microsoft makes old Server OS’ ISO’s available in a “180 day trial” that converts to a fully licensed mode when you activate it with an OEM key.

These links go directly to Microsoft

Windows Server VersionDownload Source
Windows Server 2008Gone
Windows Server 2008 R2Gone
Windows Server 2008 SBS PremiumGone
Windows Server 2012Gone
Windows Server 2012 R2Gone
Windows Server 2016MS Evaluation Center
Windows Server 2019MS Evaluation Center
Windows Server 2022MS Evaluation Center
Windows Server 2025MS Insider Preview Center


1 Comment

poop121 · March 27, 2023 at 6:18 am

its poooooooooooooooooooooooooooooop

Leave a Reply

Avatar placeholder

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *