The reviews are rolling in for the HP MediaSmart Server’s. CNET awarded the EX475 8.7/10 and concluded their review by saying: “…We recommend this system all the way to anyone looking to take full control of their data”. If you want to see what the inside of the MediaSmart Server looks like then SmallNetBuilder has […]
avast! WHS Edition, the antivirus solution for Windows Home Server has been updated to RC (Release Candidate), which means that the next version should be the final retail version. The change log for this version 4.7.26 includes: fixed further communication issues with the WHS console improved the file system filter driver (removed certain stability issues) […]
Amazon.com have a special offer available at the moment on both the EX470 and the EX475 MediaSmart Server’s. Just enter the following code at checkout and you will Save $20.00 when you purchase 1 or more HP MediaSmart Servers. Great stuff, and by the way that is the same code that is being given to […]
The add-in Windows Home Server Event Monitor that monitors the server event logs and emails the results is due to be upgraded to V2, and developer Dave Mercer would like your suggestions in regard to what you would like to see incorporated. Some of the updates might include: Alerts based on specific WHS Notifications: Disk […]
Known Issue: KB941913 fails to install When doing a Windows Update on Windows Home Server, the KB941913 update may fail with the following error message: The following updates were not installed:Update for Windows Home Server (KB941913) The workaround is available from here. Known Issue: Home Server Storage can’t calculate size for a shared folder In […]
The official HP MediaSmart Server FAQ has been posted over at hp.com with 19 questions and answers. One that caught my attention was the following: If my hard drive crashes, would it be possible to re-image a new hard drive for my computer using the HP MediaSmart Server? Yes, The HP MediaSmart Server automatically backs […]
The first live webcast about the HP MediaSmart Server was hosted yesterday and all attendees received a $20 discount voucher for use at amazon.com. Don’t forget there is another webcast today as well as two more later on this month, so make sure you sign up to learn some MediaServer facts and to receive a […]
This Technical Brief, “Windows Home Server – Media Sharing” provides an in-depth look at the features and functionality of Windows Home Server Media Sharing. The 23 page PDF document covers what Media Streaming is and how to enable it in WHS. Supported media file formats are listed for photo, audio and video formats. It shows […]
The Knowledge Base has been updated with article 943903.Information about when to use the backup feature in Windows Live OneCare or when to use the automatic backup feature in Windows Vista or in Windows Home Server.
Computerworld have published an article entitled How to troubleshoot Windows Home Server problems, which details solutions to issues you may run into with Windows Home Server and it’s associated software. The five page article by Preston Gralla shows you how to: Get The Windows Home Server Connector and Console to work Get remote access to […]
