A Guidance of Windows Server 2022 Media Creation Tool

About Windows Media Creation Tool

Microsoft's Windows Media Creation Tool is an installation and upgrade software for Windows users. You may use this tool to make a Windows installation USB via the system ISO file to install Windows on a computer, or you can immediately update your system to the newest version.

However, this tool is held only on some later Windows systems like Windows 10, and 11. The server doesn’t have this useful utility for Server users, therefore, if you wish to create a Windows Server 2022 bootable media, you’ll have to choose some third-party utilities.

Make a Windows Server 2022 installation USB from ISO

If you need a Windows Server 2022 USB to install or reinstall the Server on your devices, CMD can finish this job for you. You just need to prepare a 16GB UGB or a larger one and make sure it doesn’t store any necessary files (because it’ll be wiped during the process). Now let’s start.

Step 1. Download Windows Server 2022 ISO files.

Download Windows Server 2022 from Microsoft web, then insert the USB device into your computer and ensure it is detected by OS.

Step 2. Run CMD as admin.

Click "Start" and type “cmd" in the search box, right-click the program, and choose the "Run as Administrator" option.

Step 3. Input commands.

In the Command Prompt window, type "diskpart" and press "Enter" to launch the DiskPart. Then, you need to execute all the below commands, type them one by one, and hit “Enter”.

• list disk
• select disk x (“x” is the disk number of the target USB drive.)
• clean
• create partition primary
• select partition 1
• format fs=ntfs quick (For UEFI users, you need to type: format fs=fat32 quick)
• active
• assign letter= r (you can choose other available letters)
• exit

Step 4. Mount ISO files.

Now, you need to find your ISO files on your computer and click it twice to mount them. When it’s over, please copy the entire contents of the mounted ISO drive to your USB flash drive.

And then, please back to the Command Prompt window again and run the following command “H:cd\boot\ bootsect.exe /nt60 r” to build the boot sector code in the specified partition. (“H:” is the drive letter of the mounted Windows ISO, and “r” is the destination USB drive letter)

Select a reliable Windows Server 2022 media creation tool

Although a Windows Server 2022 USB for installation is a helpful tool, you need to install the fresh OS. You might know the “Windows To Go” function before, but it’s only for Windows 8/10 Enterprise users. Is there a tool that can make a portable Server 2022 that allows you to run the familiar Server 2022 on any computer, and you don’t even need to install it?

If you’re thinking about building a portable Server 2022, you can choose AOMEI Partition Assistant Server. It is a powerful software not just for Windows Server 2022/2019/2016/2012(R2), but for Windows 11/10/8/8.1/8/7 to manage their devices. The “Windows To Go Creator” function this tool provides can use ISO files, or the current OS to build your own portable Windows OS with quite simple steps for all users.

The example we’ll show you is to use ISO, you can also use the current system (if you’re using Server 2022 on this computer).

Step 1. Connect a USB drive to your Windows Server computer.

Install and open AOMEI Partition Assistant Server. Click “Tools” in the top toolbar, and choose “Windows To Go Creator”.

Step 2. Choose the way to create Win To Go USB.

Here, choose “Create Windows To Go with system disc/ISO” and click “Next”.

Step 3. Select the USB drive to continue.

In this window, select your USB drive. If it doesn’t show, click “Refresh”.

Step 4. Browse and select Windows Server 2022 ISO.

Step 5. Confirm data wiping.

Then you will see a message showing that the process will wipe data on the selected USB drive, so back up the files, you need in advance. Ensure you have backed up important files and click “Yes”. And click “Proceed”.

When it’s finished, you can remove your USB and plug it into another computer to check if it’s successful or not.

Don’t forget to change the boot order to boot from the USB.

Further knowledge: Create bootable Media (for repairing)

If your computer can't boot successfully for corrupted MBR or some system errors, AOMEI Partition Assistant can also offer you a hand. The “Make Bootable Media” feature can create a Windows PE to repair the troubles.

Step 1. Connect a USB drive to a Windows Server-based machine, and install and run AOMEI Partition Assistant Server on it. Click “Tools” in the top toolbar, and choose “Make Bootable Media”.

Step 2. In the pop-up window, choose “USB Boot Device” and click “Proceed”.

Step 3. You’ll receive that this operation will format the USB drive. Click “Yes” to continue.

Step 3. You’ll see the “All have finished successfully! Succeed in creating this USB bootable device” message. Click “Finish”.

Then you can plug your USB into the computer. This software will appear on the screen to assist you to repair the troubles when your computer can't boot successfully. 

Conclusion

As a handy Windows Server 2022 media creation tool, AOMEI Partition Assistant offers better service, no matter whether you wish to use a portable Server 2022 or a repair tool. And if you need, you can choose the Unlimited Edition to create a portable Windows manager to protect all your Windows devices wherever you need it.

FAQs about Windows Server 2022 media creation tool

Why would I need to create installation media for Windows Server 2022?
Creating installation media is useful if you need to install Windows Server 2022 on multiple servers or want to perform a clean installation. It also helps if you need to repair or reinstall the operating system.

Can I use the Windows Server 2022 Media Creation Tool to upgrade from an older version of Windows Server?
The tool is primarily designed for clean installations. If you want to upgrade from an older version of Windows Server, you would typically use an in-place upgrade method.

Can I use the Windows Server 2022 Media Creation Tool to create bootable USB drives or DVDs?
Yes, the tool allows you to create bootable USB drives and DVDs that can be used for installation or recovery purposes.