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Microsoft has just released Power Pack 1 for their Windows Home Server software. Similar to a service pack for other versions of Windows, the Power Pack includes a number of bug fixes and improvements designed to enhance the overall experience the consumer has with the software. The highlighted changes listed are as follows: * Support for home computers that are running Windows Vista x64

Paul Smith Computer Services have released an updated version of their POP3 Email Server for Windows Home Server, VPOP3 v2.6.0d. The new update now integrates with Windows Home Server’s web server, so you can now access Webmail from your homeserver.com address. Installation is also simplfied, and the update finally includes a number of bug fixes for installation on non-En

GridJunction is an easy to use Windows Home Server Add-in for managing an Uninterruptable Power Supply Battery Backup System via the Windows Home Server Console. GridJunction integrates seamlessly to issue power alerts and help protect Windows Home Server from power problems such as brownouts, or blackouts by safely powering down the Windows Home Server when [...]

The Windows Home Server Team announced the availability of Windows Home Server Power Pack 1 (Build 1771)  public beta for download and testing. There has been a huge amount of testing applied to Power Pack 1 already and we have high confidence that Power Pack 1 solves the data corruption bug that was first identified late last [...]

Filed under: Desktops In the name of developers, developers, developers… data corruption bug be gone! Microsoft just released its Windows Homes Server Power Pack 1 for public beta consumption. Perhaps the most important contribution for some of you is a fix to WHS data corruption issues — a bug which proved more difficult to squash than [...]

The Windows Home Server team, in conjunction with all of our partners, MVPs, and "Dogfooders" is extremely happy to announce that a Release Candidate of Windows Home Server Power Pack 1 (Build 1771) is now available for public download and testing through Microsoft Connect! There has been a huge amount of testing applied to Power Pack 1 already and we have high confidence that Power P

Microsoft announced today that Windows Home Server Chinese Edition will be launched in Taiwan in the second half of 2008. OEM Partners including Gigabyte, VIA, WNC, and Sampo who will offer complete solutions for households.  Here is a snapshot of an article from Economic Daily on June 5, 2008. Windows Home Server launch Home server product booth Charlie Kindel introduces that

Microsoft's Windows Home Server web site is getting updated to enable people to quickly find what they are looking for with fewer clicks.  We did an extensive review of the site statistics and search terms and are making changes to the site to better serve both general consumers and enthusiasts. Check out the updated site design at

Interested in participating in the beta program for Windows Home Server Power Pack 1?  We need your help!   You are encouraged to sign up and install the latest build of Windows Home Server from in preparation for the Power Pack 1 download. Additional information on how to prepare a home server for testing the beta of Power Pack 1 is outlined on the Microsoft Connect site. The Pow

Microsoft ha desvelado los detalles sobre su planificación para la publicación de una versión beta de Windows Home Server Power Pack, un conjunto de parches y actualizaciones para este sistema operativo tan especial de la empresa.Aunque su popularidad en el mercado aún es muy limitada, ya existe un programa para lanzar el llamado Power Pack, que será una especie de Service Pack y que entre ot

Microsoft has detailed its plans to release a public beta of its Windows Home Server Power Pack.The update will include a fix for the data corruption issues that have plagued the OS since its release.In a message to potential testers the company said:"Due to the nature of the shared folder data corruption bug (KB #946676) a broad beta test program with sufficient time for feedback is required. The

Windows Home Server users are reporting Remote Access problems after updating their home computers to Windows XP Service Pack 3. Windows Home Server users are reporting Remote Access problems after updating their home computers to Windows XP Service Pack 3. Following the update, attempting to access those home computers via Windows Home Server’s Remote Access features brings up a dialog askin

Windows Home Server users are reporting Remote Access problems after updating their home computers to Windows XP Service Pack 3. Following the update, attempting to access those home computers via Windows Home Server’s Remote Access features brings up a dialog asking the user to add their homeserver.com domain to the Trusted Sites list in Internet Explorer. However, after doing so, users are sti

The Windows Home Server Team Blog keeping a tally of the uptake of WHS around the globe since February. They’ve come up with a formula to make comparisons across countries relevant - based on Windows Home Server sales divided by the number of households with a broadband connection in each country. The Windows Home Server World [...]

DupeCleaner beta is a Windows Home Server add-in, which scans your shares for duplicates file on your home server and then displays the duplicate files. You can then you can choose the files to clean. Features: Scans for duplicate files in your shares and then displays them Clean selected duplicates Filter by name (so that it checks the file [...]

Thanks for all of the thoughtful feedback, passion and insights in this post on the Windows Home Server Community Forums about shipping Windows Home Server Power Pack 1 concurrently, versus prior to the data corruption fix. We took your feedback into consideration during a recent set of team meetings. The Windows Home Server Storage and Test teams feel strongly that a combined release is the best option because it will result in a better quality product. The current plan of record is to combine the fix for the data corruption bug (KB article #946676) with the release of Power Pack 1. The team is making great progress on the data corruption issue. We plan on releasing a beta of Power Pack 1 with the data corruption bug fix to our hardware and software Partners, Microsoft MVPs

A Microsoft Portugal, em parceria com a Tsunami, lançou recentemente o Windows Home Server. Trata-se do primeiro servidor doméstico da Microsoft que chega finalmente a Portugal e terá como principal público-alvo as famílias Portuguesas mais jovens. Com o número crescente de dipositivos e informação digital de diversas formas, como ficheiros vídeo, áudio, imagens, jogos e todo o tipo de

Photosync is a cool WHS add-in that lets you automatically sync the contents of your "Photos" folder on Windows Home Server to Flickr. The latest version, beta 2, offers some enhancements like the ability to name the flickr images based on the file name, the ability to create "sets" based on the file name, and the ability to set photo permissions. If you need help with the installation, check out Tech Republic's web site, where they put up a really great step-by-step installation guide - with screenshots!

One of the best things about Windows Home Server is the ability to extend its "out-of-the-box" functionality by the use of add-ins, just like you can with you with your web browser. The Advanced Admin Console Add-In is a cool one for WHS Admins to have. With this, you can quickly jump to Administrative areas from within the Home Server Console including the Control Panel, Printers & Faxes, Administrative Tools, Start Menu, My Computer, My Network Places, Workgroup, and Network Connections. Additionally, this add-in lets you launch a Command Prompt, PowerShell, Task Manager, and the Registry Editor. This is great add-in for IT Professionals who are already familiar with running Windows Server 2003, as it gives you access to more advanced functions. Because the extra funct

Microsoft dashed the hopes of users waiting for a fix to the Windows Home Server data-corruption issue Monday--the patch will not be available in its official form until June. The problem, discovered in December last year, means when certain programs including Windows Vista Photo Gallery are used to edit or transfer files stored on a Windows Home Server-based computer with more than one hard

This weekend I completed the roll-out of my new HP MediaSmart Server running Windows Home Server.  I ordered the HP MediaSmart Server EX470. I originally had Windows Home Server running on my Dell Dimension E520 but decommissioned it when I created my "Ultimate" PC. I really wanted to try out the experience the average consumer will have in purchasing a Windows Home Server and setting it up in their home. The HP MediaSmart Server seemed like the perfect choice in checking out the Windows Home Server experience.   The HP MediaSmart Server EX470 has the following specs: Processor - AMD 1.8GHz 64-bit Sempron Memory - 512MB DDR Interfaces - 4 USB 2.0 Ports, 1 eSATA Port Storage - 1 500GB SATA 7200 RPM The EX470 model of the HP MediaSmart Server comes with a single 500GB harddrive, however the EX475 model comes with 1TB (two 500GB SATA harddrives). I don't need 1TB just yet so decided to go with the EX470. The EX470 comes with 3 expansion slots to add my own harddrives a

Windows Home Server Users Guide (Expert’s Voice) (Hardcover)By Andrew Edney Buy new: $34.99$23.0922 utilised and new from $21.86 First tagged “microsoft” by Robert L. Stinnett Customer tags: windows bag server, home server, home networking, microsoft (more…) Technorati Tags: windows bag server, home server, home networking, microsoft

One of the big challenges we face all the time is how to control one of these growing networks at home. How shall I help my neighbors to actually manage their growing environment with different PCs (one per parent and one per kid and a mediacenter and, and, and)? I assume that you know that feeling. I do not say (yet) that all the problems are solved but at least we did one significant step with a product we call Windows Home Server - a server version (as OEM version) targeted to the above described scenarios. Definitely something to look at and something that will help us in the future to help our friends and family to manage their environment in a secure, safe and easy way. Here is the blog of the Windows Home Server team: http://blogs.technet.com/homeserver/ Here is the demo: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/windowshomeserver/demo/index.html And here is the product page: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/windowshomeserver/default.mspx Roger

Tal como Bill Gates había anunciado en el "Consumer Electronics Show" a principio de este año, ya está disponible el Windows Home Server. Se trata de un nuevo sistema operativo de Microsoft, pensado para el uso hogareño. Intenta ser una solución para hogares con múltiples ordenadores en red, y permite compartir archivos, realizar respaldos automatizados, y proporciona acceso remoto. » ver notaTechnorati: Windows+Home+Server Bill+Gates Microsoft sistema+operativo audio+ video+ red+hogareñaBlogalaxia: Windows+Home+Server Bill+Gates Microsoft sistema+operativo audio+ video+ red+hogareña

Como todo programa que aún esta por lanzarse, ya fueron filtradas las copias del Windows Home Server OEM y al menos para los usuarios que no son de usar torrents, esta noticia les sea una novedad y de hecho lo es.Para usuarios que no hagan uso de torrents esta noticia puede no serles relevantes, sin embargo para los que no es todo un evento y asi lo damos a conocer. El ultimo lanzamiento de Microsoft ya estaba siendo comercializada pero ahora vemos que se han filtrado copias para que sean descargas de manera libre por medio de torrents.Al parecer el sistema de Microsoft de adminsitracion y manejo de contenido digital funciona bien, aunque es irrelevante si ya tienes una red instalada por medio de la cual compartes y manipulas archivos asi que sería irrelevante hacer uso de este software.Windows Home Server es el último lanzamiento de Microsoft y se basa en un servicio que permite conectar varias Pc's de una misma casa con la finalidad de que se pueda manipular el contenido digital

Filed under: Original, Desktops, Redes Seguramente para muchos de nuestros lectores esta información ni siquiera es novedosa, pero para los que no sabían (que posiblemente son los que no descargan torrentes), copias piratas OEM del servidor casero de Microsoft ya están disponibles en el internet. Hablando sobre el mismo tema, Ars Technica dice que este sistema operativo funciona relativamente bien, aunque opinan que si ya tienes algún tipo de red y estás compartiendo tus archivos localmente, posiblemente no necesites este nuevo software. Gracias por leer y ahora regresa a tus actividades diarias. leer más

El sistema operativo servidor de Microsoft destinado a uso doméstico para hogares con múltiples PCs, está disponible a partir de hoy a un precio para una licencia OEM de 189,99 dólares.Presentado en el CES del 2000, está basado en el código de Windows Server 2003 SP2 pero sin necesidad de los conocimientos de instalación y gestión que éste necesita.El sistema se presenta como una solución para interconectar equipos y compartir archivos, producir respaldos automatizados, y acceso remoto.Los requerimientos mínimos del sistema son 512 Mbytes de RAM, 65 Gbytes de espacio en disco y 16 Mbytes de memoria de video.Para los que necesiten equipos con el sistema pre instalado, HP tiene en el Mercado el EX470 y el EX475 con 500 Gbytes y 1 Terabyte a un precio de 599 y 799 dólares respectivamente. Otras compañías como Fujitsu-Siemens, Gateway, Iomega, LaCie o Medion, han anunciado equipos con el sistema operativo servidor “hogareño” de Microsoft.Este parece ser el primer paso pa

Newegg lists Windows Home Sever OEM for $190Microsoft is finally ready to roll with its Windows Home Server software platform. The Redmond, Washington-based software company pushed out a release candidate version of the software in June and released it to manufacturing in mid-July.Microsoft Windows Home Server (32-bit) is now available to purchase by anyone looking to turn an old PC into a multi-functional storage/media/backup/remote access hub. Newegg lists the OEM version of the software on its website for $189.99.Windows Home Server doesn't feature outlandish system requirements and will likely run just fine on a machine that is four or five years old. The bare minimum requirements are a 1GHz Pentium III processor and 512MB of RAM and many users have found much success with similar hardware.For those that would prefer to buy a pre-built Windows Home Server system, there are plenty of solutions on the way. HP has a $599, 500GB EX470 server and a $799, 1TB EX475 server while competin

Medion's Windows Home Server-based MD 90110 gets detailedJust as HP reportedly delayed its own Windows Home Server-based device, Medion's iteration is getting all fleshed out, so let's get right down to the dirt, shall we? Apparently, the MD 90110 will feature an AMD Sempron 64 or Intel P4 LGA 775, an AMD RS-690 / Intel 945GC chipset, be based on a MicroATX motherboard, and include 1GB of RAM, between 500GB and 2TB of RAID storage space, an eSATA port, gigabit Ethernet, and four USB 2.0 connectors. Additionally, users can look forward to 'screwless internal hard drive bays,' a recovery button, HDD status LEDs, and a variety of configurations to fit your needs (and budget). Per usual, there's no hard data available just yet in regard to pricing or release dates, but we'll keep you posted.(Via Engadget.)

With the closing of the Code2Fame Challenge for Windows Home Server, the Connect site has been updated so that beta participants can no longer download the Release Candidate (RC) version of the software.  Beta testers will be able to continue to use the beta product keys they downloaded from the Connect site, but we will not be issuing any more product keys for the RC software. The System Builder version of Windows Home Server is already available in some countries, with additional countries expected to come online in the coming weeks.  Additionally, a 120-day Evaluation Edition will be orderable from the Windows Home Server product pages for a cost recovery basis to cover shipping and handling in the next 4-6 weeks. In the future, the Windows Home Server team will continue to use the Connect site for interacting with the Windows Home Server community by releasing  additional items that we want people to get an early look at

Según han confirmado fuentes de Microsoft, la versión definitiva del sistema operativo de servidor dirigido a hogares y grupos de trabajo reducidos para el entorno multimedia, conocido como Windows Home Server, estará disponible antes de que termine este mes de agosto.Windows Home Server es un sistema operativo basado en Windows Server 2003, que ofrece tareas hasta ahora reservadas a los grandes servidores corporativos, como la gestión de copias de seguridad avanzadas (a nivel de restauración de ficheros o directorios), así como características para la compartición de recursos (como impresoras), gestión remota de hasta 10 máquinas Windows XP o Windows Vista (a través de una sencilla interfaz web).Hasta ahora, las últimas noticias que teníamos era que el producto había alcanzado su versión RTM (release to manufacture) hace aproximadamente un mes (el pasado 16 de julio), y una vez alcanzada esta fase, el producto se ha estado utilizando en grupos de desarrollo interno de l

If there’s one computing server product every enthusiast and home-user should be excited about, that would not be Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition for Itanium-Based Systems, instead it should be Windows Home Server - codename “Q”. Last month, WHS was released to manufacturing aiming for distribution “in the next couple of months” and retail availability “this fall”. The official availability date is now most likely Monday, August 27th 2007. On the Microsoft Support Lifecycle website, a listing for Windows Home Server states the general availability date as 8/27/2007, and mainstream support retirement date as 10/9/2012. This however does not suggest OEM products such as those from HP will ship then - still expected to come “fall” (September). In this case, general availability most likely refers to the DVD package for system builders and other OEM channels. If you’re one of those people who want to build your own Home Se

Windows Home Server, il “nuovo” sistema operativo Microsoft derivante da Windows Vista, uscirà in autunno, ma ecco che è già disponibile online lo sfondo, veramente molto bello. In questo pack, chiamato per l’appunto Windows Home Server Wallpaper, troverete lo sfondo sopracitato in ben 3 formati e 2 modelli. Infatti questa raccolta contiene il wallpaper nelle dimensioni 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768 e nella versione con o senza logo. Il download è ovviamente gratuito, cliccate il seguente link per scaricare il pack: Download Condividi

Microsoft announced yesterday that Windows Home Server has been released to manufacturing (RTM). Major Microsoft partners will be receiving final code in the coming weeks, which means we'll start seeing official server products based on Windows Home Server sometime in September. HP, Gateway, Fujitsu-Siemens, Lacie, Medion and Iomega have all announced products based on WHS."System builder" code,

Microsoft on Monday announced that Windows Home Server has been released to manufacturing, with systems using the new operating system expected to go on sale this fall. Home Server, code-named "Quattro," is designed for easily linking together multiple computers in a home network and sharing media.Hewlett-Packard will be the first OEM partner to ship Home Server systems, with Fujitsu-Siemens, Gateway, Iomega, Lacie and Medion also on board. The OS likely won't be available to buy on its own, but a 120-day evaluation version will be posted for download. Microsoft is also encouraging developers to build Windows Home Server add-ins, and has launched a contest to further that effort.Screenshots :

Microsoft on Monday announced that Windows Home Server has been released to manufacturing, with systems using the new operating system expected to go on sale this fall. Home Server, code-named "Quattro," is designed for easily linking together multiple computers in a home network and sharing media. More...

https://connect.microsoft.com/WindowsHomeServer 微軟開發出的給家庭用戶使用的伺服器版作業系統開始進入 RC 階段. 其實幾天之前就加入了這個測試項目,只是說今天無聊,正好有點時間,就順便把它貼出來了. Windows Home Server 包含三張光碟,除了 OS 安裝光碟外, 還有一張是連接伺服器的軟體光碟和一張家庭電腦恢復光碟.   File Name File Size Windows Home Server RC - Installation DVD.iso 1,081 MB Windows Home Server RC - Connector Software CD.iso 36.88 MB   Windows Home Server RC - Home Computer Restore CD.iso 281.38 MB   Windows Home Server RC - Release Documentation.doc 167 KB   Windows Home Server RC - Getting Started Guide.pdf 767 KB  

De cara al "hogar digital", uno de los proyectos más ambiciosos de Microsoft sigue avanzando en su fase de pruebasTechnorati: windows+home+server microsoft sistemas+operativos hogar+digital bill+gates code2fame+challengeBlogalaxia: windows+home+server microsoft sistemas+operativos hogar+digital bill+gates code2fame+challenge

Microsoft está buscando en su web a 100.000 candidatos para que se puedan descargar la última beta de Windows Home Server Edition para su evaluación. Solo hay que darse de alta y realizar un pequeño test en: http://connect.microsoft.com/WindowsHomeServer El Windows Home Server tiene como objetivo convertirse en un sistema de fácil manejo para ordenadores destinados a almacenar fotos, vídeos y contenido multimedia. Según parece Microsoft partiendo de la base de Windows 2003 Server habría hecho un sistema orientado a ser tremendamente sencillo de usar para llegar a usuarios no acostumbrados a usar ordenadores, de manera que pudieran tener en sus casas un centro multimedia completo y potente pues el sistema vendría preinstalado en ordenadores de bajo coste (se especula en torno a los 500 dólares) y también lo venderían como paquete independiente. Compártelo

Great news! Today the Microsoft Windows Home Server Team are broadly rolling out a new test build of Windows Home Server - a Community Technology Preview (CTP). The Windows Home Server CTP (build 06.00.1371) provides a wide range of code fixes, user interface improvements and feature enhancements, such as: A more complete and simplified “out of box” experience, including an easy, 7-step setup process after installation, personalized home server naming, and the ability to configure a standalone Windows Home Server from an existing home computer. You can now set up and configure Remote Access capabilities from the Windows Home Server Console, including selection of a personalized web address from the Windows Live Custom Domains service. You can enable or disable home network health notifications and can dictate where and when various notifications are displayed on their computers. Users can clearly define their password settings, and designate a password hint to assist in

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Microsoft has reportedly released the second beta of its Windows Home Server backup and media server application.Windows Home Server, first introduced by Microsoft in January at the 2007 International Consumer Electronics Show, is aimed at offering users a new way of connecting and managing Windows Vista-enabled PCs, devices, and printers at homes. The company said the second beta of Windows Home Server has been made available to the general public only after getting it tested by over 1,000 Microsoft employees, and software and hardware partners.The first beta release was limited to Microsoft employees and hardware partners, but now with the second beta, it is open to the general public as well.As the company plans on soon extending the beta program, they have invited interested people to join the second beta testing by signing up for it on the special company site (http://connect.microsoft.com/WindowsHomeServer). However, participants will have to prov

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Now that Microsoft has revealed Windows Home Server at C.E.S. 2007, more information has been made available on the web and I have an update to some of that information.  First of all the release to manufacturing (RTM) date for the final version is expected on June 22, 2007.  There are three primary purposes for the Windows Home Server and they are automated computer backup, access everything from anywhere, and it grows with you as it has expand capabilities by adding more hard drives.   Access anywhere seems to be a great feature where you can launch your web browser and log into your home server to access files or if your computer is on, you can remotely connect to it.  Home Server owners will be able to setup a free internet address to access the servers and the address will be something like username.homeserver.com.  For official information from Microsoft, click the following the Windows Home Server link.  You might find it both funny and informational.  To see a video ofÂ

Nathan Weinberg has the scoop on Windows Home Server. A Windows Home Server is a simple box that lies at the center of your home network. The Server works without interaction (it doesn't run programs like typical operatings systems, doesn't even have a monitor port), simplifying some very complex tasks among all the computers in your home. Home Server will be sold in two forms, just like Windows XP Media Center used to be: As a full hardware/software package by manufacturers, and as a software package to system builders. Home Server is designed as a "headless" system, which means that it is not designed to be accessed with a mouse, keyboard or monitor. In fact, the integrated hardware/software solutions are designed to be built without a monitor port! Minimum system requirements: 1 GHz Pentium 3 (or equivalent) 512 MB RAM 80 GB internal hard drive as primary drive Bootable DVD drive Display (only for software installation) 100 Mbps wired Ethernet Keyboard and mouse (only for s

During Bill Gates Keynote address at the 2007 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, he announced that Microsoft along with key partners will be launching what is called a Windows Home Server.  The Windows Home Server will be used by vendors such as HP as a basis for new hardware that consumers can purchase for their homes to connect to their Windows Vista computers.  He even mentioned a connection with the Xbox 360, Windows XP, and Windows Media Center PCs.   Users will be able to access data stored on the Windows Home Server and have data from each machine that is connected to the server to be automatically backed up daily.  Additionally, Bill Gates mentioned that users will be able to remotely connect to the data when they are away from home.    The goal of this new product is to serve as a hub for multimedia files in the home.  These servers will come in both Windows Vista and Windows XP versions and should be available sometime this year.