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Most servers from the 2008–2012 era use legacy BIOS. Use these settings: windows server 2008 r2 bootable usb rufus
Windows Server 2008 R2, though legacy, remains in use on many internal enterprise networks. Optical media (DVDs) for installation are often obsolete or lost. This paper provides a step-by-step methodology for creating a bootable USB flash drive containing Windows Server 2008 R2 installation files using the open-source utility Rufus. It addresses compatibility settings (MBR vs. GPT, BIOS vs. UEFI) and common pitfalls such as missing drivers and USB 3.0 limitations. Gather the following items before proceeding: Most servers