Category: Windows Home Server

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Beta Home Computer Restore CD Available for Download

The Windows Home Server Team have a beta version of the Windows Home Server – Home Computer Restore CD available for download from the Microsoft Connect site. If you have not previously registered for the Windows Home Server Connect site, then you will need a Windows Live ID, and will need to follow the instructions […]

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Power Pack 1 and Data Corruption Issue Update

As I’m sure you are aware, Microsoft has been asking your opinion on wether they should release Windows Home Server Power Pack 1 (PP1) along with, or before the data corruption fix. Taking your feedback into consideration from the WHS forums the Windows Home Server Storage and Test teams felt strongly that a combined release […]

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PerfectDisk 2008 – Save 25%

Now that PerfectDisk 2008 for Windows Home Server integrates with the WHS console we have a coupon code for you that enables you to save 25% off the purchase price. To re-evaluate PerfectDisk 2008 for WHS, you will first need to make sure that your original PerfectDisk WHS evaluation is completely removed from your computer. […]

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The Top 10 Ways Yo Kill Your Server

A great comical video for you entitled The Top 10 Ways Yo Kill Your Server. Please Note, that no software was harmed during the shooting of this movie! Top 10 Ways To Kill Your Server  

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Stop Error Message 0x0000C1F5

Website The Galactic Toilet (love the name!) has a workaround if you have ever experienced the STOP 0x0000C1F5 error message. The error can occur when using the Windows Home Server restore CD to restore a backup on a Vista SP1 computer. The problem due to a corrupted $TxfLog file is detailed, with an overview on […]

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Free Camcorder with WHS pre-installed on new systems

If you live in the US and purchase a Windows Home Server from an authorized System Builder between January 1, 2008 and June 27, 2008 then you will be able to redeem a free Pure Digital Technologies Flip Video Ultra 60-minute Camcorder worth $180. The Flip Ultra has an easy-to-use 8 button interface, a built-in […]

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Add-In: LightsOut 0.7.1

A new version of the add-in LightsOut has been released that fixes 3 problems: Monthly bills detection Deleted client computers are no longer counted Adding new appointments without prior day selection no longer crashes More information, including the download and a PDF are available for download.

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MediaSmart Server LED Light Show Hack Can Cause Looflirpa

It’s been announced today that under certain conditions the light display on the HP MediaSmart Server can cause a hypnotic trance effect known as looflirpa. World announced neurologist Dr Paril stated that looflirpa occurs when the MediaSmart Server’s light display is configured using the HP MediaSmart Server LED Light Show hack. During the trance state, […]

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PerfectDisk 2008 Integration with WHS Console

Good news for PerfectDisk 2008 users. The new Windows Home Server version now integrates fully with the WHS console. The new version is available for free to existing users and pricing has been maintained for new users bringing features like Space Restoration Technology with total free space consolidation, SMARTPlacement optimization, and complete NTFS metadata defragmentation […]

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HP MediaSmart Server – Updating the SiS191 Network Adapter Driver

Do you have a HP MediaSmart Server and find that the network speed and throughput should not be as it should? Then updating the SiS191 network adapter in Device Manager to the latest driver version should cure your problem. For the details including before and after performance graphs, see Rafeels not affiliated within Windows blog.