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Windows Server 2019/2022 Mount ISO not Working? 7 Easy Fixes

Make sure you have administrative privileges before mounting an ISO

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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According to some users, it seems that the Windows Server 2019/2022mount ISO is not working. This issue is frustrating and affects many users.

In today’s article, we’ll show you a few methods that you try in order to fix this issue for good.

What can I do if Windows Server can’t mount ISO files?

1. Make sure to open the file with Windows Explorer

2. Make sure that the ISO file is completely downloaded

A corrupted download can sometimes cause this problem with ISO files. To avoid this issue, here are a few simple guidelines to follow in the future:

3. Switch to the administrator account

Many users reported that WindowsServercan’tmountISO files on their PC. If possible, check if this issue exists with the administrator account.

If not, it’s most likely that you don’t have the necessary privileges as a regular user, so you might want to contact your administrator.

4. Use PowerShell

5. Move the ISO file to another location

6. Use 7-zip

7. Copy the file or change the sparse flag

There you go, several simple solutions that will help you if Windows Server 2016, 2019, and 2022 cannot mount ISO.

If you want to know how tofix Windows 10 errors when mounting ISO files, check our detailed guide.

Feel free to let us know the solution that helped you fix this issue in the comments below.

Milan Stanojevic

Windows Toubleshooting Expert

Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.

Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.

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Windows Toubleshooting Expert

Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.

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