Windows Server 2012 R2 VL with Update x64 Official ISO Download (Volume License April 2014 Update, 6052729) with Verified SHA-256
If you’re looking for a clean, complete, unmodified Windows Server 2012 R2 Volume License ISO with the Update rollup already integrated, you’ve come to the right place.
Windows Server 2012 R2 (the server counterpart of Windows 8.1) shipped in late 2013, bringing the modern Server Manager, Storage Spaces, Work Folders, generation-2 Hyper-V virtual machines, Data Deduplication, IIS 8.5 and PowerShell 4.0. In April 2014 Microsoft released Update (Update 1), folding cumulative fixes and interface improvements directly into the media. This post provides the genuine Volume License with-Update Simplified Chinese disc, build number 6052729, complete with a PowerShell-verified SHA-256 hash proving every byte matches Microsoft’s official VL release.
This is the most recommended disc in the 2012 R2 family: the VL channel fits enterprise KMS/MAK activation, and the with-Update baseline is ready out of the box — far fewer patches than the 2013 RTM disc (2979220). To distinguish the family members:
- This disc, 6052729: Volume License + Update integrated (first choice for enterprise and labs)
- Retail with Update (6052725): retail channel + Update, for retail keys
- VL RTM (2979220): the 2013 original without Update, only for reproducing factory environments
- Essentials (2707190): the SMB entry-level edition with separate licensing and features
Who Is This Version For?
- Enterprise IT staff — rebuild or migrate legacy environments (AD domain controllers, file services, Hyper-V clusters, IIS, WSUS); VL plus KMS was the standard combination, and the with-Update baseline best matches production
- Learners and certification students — the most convenient lab image for MCSA 2012 R2 exams (410/411/412), finishing setup at the 9600 Update baseline
- Legacy system maintainers — the preferred certified media for SQL Server 2014/2016, industry applications and old ERP systems on Server 2012 R2
- Homelab builders — full virtualization features and friendly licensing made it a classic homelab workhorse
Which Editions Are on the Disc?
Setup selects the edition by product key. The media primarily contains:
| Edition | Best For |
|---|---|
| Standard (Core / with GUI) | General-purpose servers and virtualization hosts (2 VMs per license) — the most common choice |
| Datacenter | High-density virtualization, unlimited VM instances, Automatic Virtual Machine Activation (AVMA) |
During setup you can also choose Server Core (no graphical interface) or the full GUI installation mode.
File Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| File Name | cn_windows_server_2012_r2_vl_with_update_x64_dvd_6052729.iso |
| File Size | 5.17 GB (5,545,527,296 bytes) |
| Architecture | x64 (64-bit — the only architecture released) |
| Version | Windows Server 2012 R2 with Update (Build 9600.17031) |
| Editions Included | Standard / Datacenter (Core or GUI for both) |
| Channel | Volume License (6052729, KMS/MAK) |
| Patch Level | April 2014 Update rollup integrated |
| Image Type | Official Microsoft media |
| Language | Simplified Chinese (zh-CN) |
Verified SHA-256 Hash
The following hash was generated locally using PowerShell Get-FileHash on the complete file — not copied from a website. This ensures every byte of your download is identical to the official media:
882D911E24F67584CB279F4647226FC40203A53B154BEF5DC3134D5963861ECATo verify your download, open PowerShell in the folder containing the ISO and run:
Get-FileHash .\cn_windows_server_2012_r2_vl_with_update_x64_dvd_6052729.iso -Algorithm SHA256If the output matches the hash above, your file is intact. If it doesn’t, delete the file and download again.
Download Links
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Additional Mirrors
More download mirrors (Baidu Netdisk, Aliyun Drive, Tianyi Cloud, OneDrive) will be added soon. Bookmark this page to get notified when new links are available.
| Platform | Status |
|---|---|
| Baidu Netdisk | Coming soon |
| Aliyun Drive | Coming soon |
| Tianyi Cloud | Coming soon |
| OneDrive | Coming soon |
Before You Install
- Use a virtual machine: Windows Server 2012 R2 left extended support in October 2023 with no free security updates. Never expose it directly to the public internet. Hyper-V, VMware Workstation or VirtualBox with an immediate post-install snapshot are recommended.
- Update baseline out of the box: setup finishes at 9600.17031 (Update 1) — no need to install KB2919355 separately; only later monthly patches remain to be applied as needed.
- Match the licensing channel: this image is for KMS/MAK volume licensing only — labs can use an internal KMS to walk through the full activation flow. Retail keys belong with the 6052725 disc.
- Core or GUI?: choose Core for PowerShell remoting and modern ops practice; choose “with desktop experience” for GUI learning or legacy applications.
- Suggested VM resources: 2–4GB RAM and a 60GB+ virtual disk; Hyper-V generation-2 VMs work well.
- Always verify the hash: a 5GB download can easily be corrupted — two minutes of verification avoids a failed install.
Why “Official Untouched” Matters
Third-party “lite,” “ghost server” or “pre-activated VL” builds may:
- Bundle adware, crypto miners or backdoors
- Preinstall dubious KMS emulators or “permanent activation” scripts that are themselves security risks
- Gut the WinSxS component store, causing “source files missing” errors when adding roles, installing .NET 3.5 or patching later
- Replace system files with no verifiable hash, making failures impossible to trace or reproduce
Servers carry business data and services — knowing the image is byte-for-byte identical to Microsoft’s official VL media matters far more than saving a few minutes. An official ISO plus a verifiable SHA-256 hash is the only reliable route.
Looking for the retail with-Update disc (6052725), the VL RTM (2979220), Essentials (2707190), or Windows Server 2016 / 2019 / 2022 official ISOs? Leave a comment and we’ll keep adding them with verified hashes.