On Windows Server 2012 or Windows Server 2012 R2, it supports to mount ISO without any third-party software. 1, On Windows Server 2012 or Windows Server 2012 R2, log in as Administrator.
2. Launch “Windows Explorer“, navigate to C drive.
3. Right-click the ISO file.
4. Click “Mount“:
Viola! It’s mounted:
In PowerShell: You can also perform “Mount-DiskImage -ImagePath” to mount an ISO and VHD file:
To dismount the disk image, we can perform “Dismount-DiskImage -ImagePath” to dismount it:
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For some reason I cannot mount an ISO file in Win Server 2012? The server does not seem to recognize that it is an ISO file and wants me to tell it how to open. How can I resolve this? Please advise and thanks in advance.
Answers
Hi,
Based on my research, it is possible to mount an ISO file without any third-party software installed in Windows server 2012 and Windows 8.
In general, if you have downloaded the ISO file on your computer, you just need to right-click it and select Mount ISO from the menu.
Maybe it is due to the flag that is set on the ISO file which makes it unable to mount. I recommend you make a copy of the ISO file and place it anywhere then mount it to see if the issue persits.
For more detailed information, please refer to the link below:
Mount a VHD or ISO File in Windows Server 2012 and Windows 8
//www.petri.co.il/mount-vhd-iso-file-windows-server-2012.htm
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Best regards,
Susie
- Marked as answer by Monday, November 4, 2013 1:37 AM