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Based on the symptoms you've described, it appears your Amazon EC2 Windows instance is experiencing a boot or display issue. While Windows Server 2025 is not a current version (the latest as of now is 2022), I'll provide some general troubleshooting steps for Windows Server instances on EC2.
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Console Output: Check the instance's console output for any error messages or additional information. This can be done through the EC2 console by selecting the instance and choosing Actions > Monitor and troubleshoot > Get system log.
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Last Known Good Configuration: If the instance is stuck on a blue screen or not booting properly, you might need to perform a Last Known Good Configuration. This involves taking the disk offline and attaching it to a helper EC2 instance, then using the EC2Rescue tool to restore the last known good configuration.
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EC2Rescue Tool: This AWS tool can help diagnose and fix various issues with Windows instances. It can be particularly useful for instances that are unresponsive or stuck in a boot loop.
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Check Instance Status: Verify if the instance is passing both status checks in the EC2 console. If it's failing the system status check, there might be an underlying hardware or networking issue.
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RDP Settings: Ensure that Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) settings haven't been changed inadvertently. You may need to use the EC2Rescue tool to check or modify RDP-related settings.
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Driver Issues: There could be issues with display drivers. Try updating to the latest EC2Config service and PV drivers.
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Resource Utilization: Check if the instance is over-utilized, which could cause it to become unresponsive. Monitor the instance's CPU, memory, and disk usage through CloudWatch metrics.
If these steps don't resolve the issue, you may need to create a new AMI from the problematic instance (without rebooting) and launch a new instance from this AMI. If the problem persists, it would be advisable to contact AWS support for further assistance, especially if you've already tried reinstalling and creating a new instance without success.
Remember to regularly back up your data and consider using Amazon EBS snapshots to easily restore your instance to a previous working state if needed.
Sources
Troubleshoot issues connecting to your Amazon EC2 Windows instance - Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud
Perform Last Known Good Configuration in Amazon EC2 | AWS re:Post
Troubleshoot Amazon EC2 Windows instance start issues - Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud
Troubleshoot Amazon EC2 instance stop issues - Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud
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