How to Install Windows Server 2022 on Your VPS

In this guide you'll learn how to install Windows Server 2022 on your CubePath VPS step by step. The ISO provided by CubePath already includes all necessary VirtIO drivers, so you won't need to install any additional drivers.

Prerequisites

• A VPS with at least 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, and 40 GB disk
• Access to the CubePath control panel

1. Mount the Windows Server 2022 ISO

From your VPS dashboard, click on the ISOs tab. Search for Windows Server 2022 and click the Mount button. Confirm the dialog — your VPS will restart automatically.

2. Open the Console

After the ISO is mounted, click the Console button in the top right corner of your VPS dashboard. A new window will open with the VPS screen.

3. Press Any Key to Boot from CD

Since the Windows ISO is large (around 5 GB), it may take a few minutes to download to the server. Wait approximately 5 minutes, then click the Restart button in your VPS dashboard.

After the restart, open the Console. You will see the message "Press any key to boot from CD or DVD..." on the screen. Click inside the console window and press any key on your keyboard to start the Windows installer.

Note: If you don't press a key in time, the message will appear again. Simply press any key when you see it.

4. Select Language and Keyboard

The Windows Setup screen will appear. Select your preferred language, time format, and keyboard layout, then click Next.

5. Click Install Now

Click the Install Now button in the center of the screen.

6. Accept the License Terms

Check the box "I accept the Microsoft Software License Terms" and click Next.

7. Choose Custom Installation

Click Custom: Install Microsoft Server Operating System only (advanced). This will let you choose where to install Windows.

8. Prepare the Disk

You will see the existing partitions on the disk. To do a clean installation:

1. Select each partition and click Delete until only "Drive 0 Unallocated Space" remains
2. Select the unallocated space and click New to create a fresh partition
3. Click Next

Note: This will erase all data on the disk. Make sure you have a backup if needed.

9. Wait for the Installation

Windows will begin copying files and installing. This process takes approximately 10-15 minutes. The VPS will restart automatically during the installation — you don't need to do anything.

10. Set the Administrator Password

After the installation completes, you'll be asked to set a password for the Administrator account. Enter a strong password and click Finish.

11. Log In to Windows

Press Ctrl+Alt+Del to unlock the login screen. In the CubePath console, you can send this key combination by clicking the Send CtrlAltDel button at the top of the console. Enter your Administrator password and press Enter.

12. Unmount the ISO

Now that Windows is installed, go back to the ISOs tab in your VPS dashboard and click Unmount on the Windows Server 2022 ISO. This will restore the normal boot order so your VPS boots directly into Windows.

13. Configure the Network

After logging in, Windows will show Server Manager. The network won't work yet because you need to configure a static IP address.

1. Click on Ethernet in the bottom-right taskbar, then click Network & Internet settings

2. Click Change adapter options

3. Right-click on the Ethernet adapter and select Properties

4. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click Properties

5. Select Use the following IP address and enter:

6. Click OK on all open windows to save and apply the settings.

Tip: You can find your VPS IP address in the Overview tab of your VPS dashboard.

14. Enable Remote Desktop (Optional)

If you want to connect to your VPS using Remote Desktop (RDP) instead of the console:

1. Open Server Manager > Local Server
2. Click on Remote Desktop: Disabled
3. Select Allow remote connections to this computer
4. Click OK

You can now connect using any Remote Desktop client with your VPS IP and Administrator credentials.

Summary

If you have any questions or issues, feel free to contact our support team.