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The thread discusses a Windows Server 2012 failing to boot due to a corrupt boot file after activation. The original poster considers creating repair disks and suspects hardware issues, testing the SSD transfer. Responders suggest using Microsoft support, upgrading to Windows Server 2019, or performing startup repair and bootrec.exe commands to fix the boot problem. The overall tone is constructive, focusing on troubleshooting solutions.

Devilstompa

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Thread Author #1
So when I try to boot windows server 2012 it dosent boot it says it has a corrupt boot file. I just put in my key code to activate it to from windows server 2012 evaluation. Is there any repair discs I can make besides the original disc?
 

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You may boot the computer from the installation disk and select Startup Repair to repair the boot files.
>If it does not work, we may use Bootrec.exe with the switches /FixMbr, /FixBoot, /ScanOS and /Rebuild BCD
...to scan and repair the system cannot boot issue.

livix07

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You should contact Microsoft if you have a genuine Windows license and it is not working anymore.
Take a look at this:
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On the other hand, you should consider moving forwards to Windows 2019:
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Devilstompa

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Thread Author #3
I transferred the os on my hdd to my ssd. I think it might of been the hdd maybe. I'm testing it. No error on boot yet.
 

HeyArchit

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You may boot the computer from the installation disk and select Startup Repair to repair the boot files.
>If it does not work, we may use Bootrec.exe with the switches /FixMbr, /FixBoot, /ScanOS and /Rebuild BCD
...to scan and repair the system cannot boot issue.
 

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