How to Set Up Windows Server 2019

After crafting a bootable USB stick, adhere to these steps to execute a clean setup:

1. Power on your server so that Windows begins normally; insert the Windows Server USB, then restart the server.
2. Your device will boot from the Windows Server USB stick. Press any key when the prompt Press any key to boot from CD or DVD appears.

Note: If the Windows Server installation does not begin after restarting your PC, you will need to alter the boot sequence in your PC's BIOS settings to boot from the USB.
3. Restart your PC and, when the manufacturer's logo appears, look for the boot menu key, typically F2, F10, F11, F12, or Del, to open the menu.

4. Modify the boot sequence to USB.
5. Once in the setup program, select your language, time format, currency, and keyboard or input method, and click Next.

6. Then, click Install now to commence the process.

7. Next, input the product key and click Next.

8. In the following box, choose the edition (Desktop Experience) and click Next.

9. Next, accept the terms and conditions and click Next.

10. In the subsequent step, click Custom: Install Windows only (advanced).

11. In the next box, choose the disk drive where you wish to install Windows Server and click Next.
Note: We recommend removing all partitions on the hard drive for proper operation of Windows Server. If your hard drive is new, just click next.

12. The Windows Server installation will commence. This will take several minutes.

13. Next, input a password that is simple to remember and click Finish.

14. Then press the Ctrl+Alt+Del keys and input the password you initially set. Your Windows Server desktop will appear.