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Server 2012R2 - Evaluation Download
We are still using a 2012R2 Server.
I need to test a software patch so I downloaded the 2012R2 evaluation copy to install on a spare. When installing in a VM I get the error message
Windows cannot find the MS Software License terms. Make sure the installation sources are valid and restart the installation.
Suggestions?
Thanks.
You can download the evaluation here.
Windows Server 2012 R2 | Microsoft Evaluation Center
Some hypervisors such as VMWare add an additional floppy drive that causes install media to look for licensing on floppy, in this case remove the virtual floppy from guest and try again. Also try;
Bypassing Easy Install
- First start VMware Workstation
- Create A New Virtual Machine
- Select the option “I will install the operating system later”
- Then your new virtual machine will be added to your virtual library.
- Double click on your new Virtual Machine to start it.
- Then it will prompt that an OS is not installed and provide an option to insert the OS installation media.
- Simply click on Change CD/DVD Settings to select your ISO media then Restart VM.
You can download the evaluation here.
Windows Server 2012 R2 | Microsoft Evaluation Center
Some hypervisors such as VMWare add an additional floppy drive that causes install media to look for licensing on floppy, in this case remove the virtual floppy from guest and try again. Also try;
Bypassing Easy Install
- First start VMware Workstation
- Create A New Virtual Machine
- Select the option “I will install the operating system later”
- Then your new virtual machine will be added to your virtual library.
- Double click on your new Virtual Machine to start it.
- Then it will prompt that an OS is not installed and provide an option to insert the OS installation media.
- Simply click on Change CD/DVD Settings to select your ISO media then Restart VM.
