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Ever wanted to install your own windows on a OVH server?
Winstaller.org makes it possible to install Windows on a OVH server as a 180 day trial or you can install your own key or other type of activation method
This enables you to avoid the monthly cost of OVH windows!
How long does it take?
We process orders on a first-come first-serve basis, unless you select the “Express†option when ordering. With Express, your order will be processed first.
Jobs are usually delivered within 24 hours from the time of order and in some cases within 48 hours. In any case, once your order is received/read , you will receive an e-mail with an estimate of when your order will be completed.
Is it not possible to get a server with Windows pre-installed?
Yes it is – most server providers allow you to rent a Windows SPLA license (suitable only for service providers) on a monthly basis for a fee. While this fee is fair, it significantly raises the cost of running a Windows dedicated server.
If you need the server for a couple of months, the added cost can render this option uneconomical.
Similarly, if you plan to use the server for an extended period of time (say, 12 or more months), then buying your own licence may also be more economical.
So, while it is certainly possible to get a ready-made Windows server or use your own SPLA key, installing your own legit copy of Windows is not an option offered by server providers, but we do!
What makes installing Windows on an OVH/Kimsufi server difficult?
There are several complications, such as the necessary interaction user interface interaction and the loading of required drivers that are very difficult to overcome without access to a Keyboard-Video-Mouse (KVM) interface.
KVM is sometimes offered as standard with higher-end server providers and as an expensive add-on for the rest. Some other providers over a virtualized KVM (e.g. OVH’s vKVM). However, there are several disadvantages when it comes to installing Windows with any of the above KVM solutions:
No.
We will not personally install any patches or loaders to bypass windows activation or use any leaked keys. What you do after we have installed the OS for you is upto you but please do not ask us to do it for you or for support in how to do it.
If you don’t have a legitimate copy of Windows, you can order an 180-day evaluation of Windows Server 2008 / 2008 R2. You can also get Windows for free if you are a student or web developer.
Are you sure it will work on my server?
We are confident our methodology is robust to make the installation work for any hardware configuration. However, if for any reason we are not able to complete the installation, a full refund will be issued, no questions asked.
What about RAID?
If your server has two or more disks, you can set up Software RAID (0/1 or 5 if you have more than 3 disks) up once Windows is installed.
I want X, can you accommodate my request?
Usually yes, please contact us with your needs.
What is required? Do I have to give you access to my server’s manager?
No, you don’t have to share access to your OVH manager/Control panel or your NIC handle.
See Preparation for details.
Are you crazy? Why would I give you my cd-key?
For the Windows 2003 installation to be completed, your legitimate cd-key is required.
We have a complete collection of Windows OSes sourced from our very own MSDN subscription and hence we have no reason to mistreat anyone’s key.
If you still feel uneasy about sharing your key with us, we can install the evaluation version of Windows for you and provide instructions on how to install your key yourself. This can only be done with Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2.
Winstaller.org makes it possible to install Windows on a OVH server as a 180 day trial or you can install your own key or other type of activation method
This enables you to avoid the monthly cost of OVH windows!
How long does it take?
We process orders on a first-come first-serve basis, unless you select the “Express†option when ordering. With Express, your order will be processed first.
Jobs are usually delivered within 24 hours from the time of order and in some cases within 48 hours. In any case, once your order is received/read , you will receive an e-mail with an estimate of when your order will be completed.
Is it not possible to get a server with Windows pre-installed?
Yes it is – most server providers allow you to rent a Windows SPLA license (suitable only for service providers) on a monthly basis for a fee. While this fee is fair, it significantly raises the cost of running a Windows dedicated server.
If you need the server for a couple of months, the added cost can render this option uneconomical.
Similarly, if you plan to use the server for an extended period of time (say, 12 or more months), then buying your own licence may also be more economical.
So, while it is certainly possible to get a ready-made Windows server or use your own SPLA key, installing your own legit copy of Windows is not an option offered by server providers, but we do!
What makes installing Windows on an OVH/Kimsufi server difficult?
There are several complications, such as the necessary interaction user interface interaction and the loading of required drivers that are very difficult to overcome without access to a Keyboard-Video-Mouse (KVM) interface.
KVM is sometimes offered as standard with higher-end server providers and as an expensive add-on for the rest. Some other providers over a virtualized KVM (e.g. OVH’s vKVM). However, there are several disadvantages when it comes to installing Windows with any of the above KVM solutions:
- KVM over IP is usually expensive to set up and rent monthly. While installing Windows through KVM over IP is possible, it can take a large toll in the financial department. Further, some KVM over IP systems have various limitations such as the size of ISO images you can load as CD drives.
- Virtualized KVM engines are based on virtualization engines such as QEMU that add a layer of virtual hardware to your server. While Linux is better able to cope with this, Windows does not appreciate the change of hardware. Thus, an installation of Windows over vKVM will fail, sooner or later.
No.
We will not personally install any patches or loaders to bypass windows activation or use any leaked keys. What you do after we have installed the OS for you is upto you but please do not ask us to do it for you or for support in how to do it.
If you don’t have a legitimate copy of Windows, you can order an 180-day evaluation of Windows Server 2008 / 2008 R2. You can also get Windows for free if you are a student or web developer.
Are you sure it will work on my server?
We are confident our methodology is robust to make the installation work for any hardware configuration. However, if for any reason we are not able to complete the installation, a full refund will be issued, no questions asked.
What about RAID?
If your server has two or more disks, you can set up Software RAID (0/1 or 5 if you have more than 3 disks) up once Windows is installed.
I want X, can you accommodate my request?
Usually yes, please contact us with your needs.
What is required? Do I have to give you access to my server’s manager?
No, you don’t have to share access to your OVH manager/Control panel or your NIC handle.
See Preparation for details.
Are you crazy? Why would I give you my cd-key?
For the Windows 2003 installation to be completed, your legitimate cd-key is required.
We have a complete collection of Windows OSes sourced from our very own MSDN subscription and hence we have no reason to mistreat anyone’s key.
If you still feel uneasy about sharing your key with us, we can install the evaluation version of Windows for you and provide instructions on how to install your key yourself. This can only be done with Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2.