Category: Windows Home Server

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3 Known Issues with Windows Home Server

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 […]

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HP MediaSmart Server FAQ Posted

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 […]

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HP Webcast – $20 Discount Voucher and Transcript Available

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 […]

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Media Sharing Document for WHS Released

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 […]

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Knowledge Base Updated

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.

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How to Troubleshoot WHS Problems

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 […]

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Tranquil PC T2-WHS-A2 Pictures and Ordering Info

The T2-WHS-A2, from Tranquil PC is now shipping for £399.00 (Excluding VAT at 17.5%) The T2-WHS-A2 is the second Home Server in the series, and in it’s most basic form, provides up to two internal 3.5? high capacity drives.  The drives are mounted on our own custom ‘cooled’ semi-suspended HDD sub system.  This both protects […]

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5 Windows Home Server Reviews

First off, COMPUTERWORLD have a comprehensive 5 page Windows Home Server review by Preston Gralla who states:“For once, Microsoft hasn’t ‘dumbed down’ a software package“. Next, HelpWithWindows.com, who take us through the features of WHS in this 3 page review. Site Digital trends also have a great write up on why we should use Windows […]

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Windows Home Server Version 2 in 2009

Blogger Andrew Dugdell has just posted live from the Windows Home Server Session in the States presented by Todd Headrick and Joel Burt. He has posted a list of snippets which he learned from the event there, but the one’s that caught my eye were the following: Largest known home server storage to date is […]

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The Ultimate Case Mod for Windows Home Server

Andrew Dugdell, also known as Dugie Is building a Windows Home Server machine like lots of us are doing, but with one difference. He’s building his in a replica arcade machine. If your going to build a Home server, why not do it with some style – The ultimate case mod! You can follow the […]