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Windows Setup displays incorrect SKU on Windows Server 2012 R2 Foundation

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Symptoms

Consider the following Scenario:

  • You are attempting to install "Windows Server 2012 R2 Foundation" from OEM media or running setup from an OEM Preinstall image.
In this scenario, you notice that the initial setup (WinPE Pass) windows will display "Windows Storage Server 2012 R2" instead.

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Cause

This issue is cosmetic, as the media supplied to OEM's contains both "Windows Storage server 2012 R2" and "Windows Server 2012 Foundation R2" as they share a similar code base.

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Resolution

If a valid Product Key for "Windows Server 2012 R2 Foundation" is provided at the time of Windows Setup, the SKU will be updated once setup has completed.

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Article Info
Article ID : 2911375
Revision : 1
Created on : 1/7/2017
Published on : 11/25/2013
Exists online : False
Views : 270