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Windows Home Server Power Pack 1: Database Backup Shelved

9. May 2008

A post from Microsoft today over on the Windows Home Server forums confirmed that a key feature of Windows Home Server Power Pack 1, scheduled to be released in the first half of 2008, has now been cut from the pack. Users have been eagerly awaiting new Home Server Backup capabilities in the forthcoming update, which as [...]

Add-In: GridJunction Seeking Beta Testers

5. May 2008

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Alexander Kent has launched a website for his new add-in, GridJunction, which allows you to monitor and manage Uninterruptible Power Supplies directly from the Windows Home Server console. A beta test will shortly be launched, and Alexander is looking for high quality, committed testers to put the product through its paces. If you’re interested in applying, head [...]

Windows Home Server Public Beta - Home Computer Restore CD (Dual Boot)

4. April 2008

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Heads up on a new Windows Home Server Beta Opportunity: The Windows Home Server team would like to invite you to download a beta version of the “Windows Home Server - Home Computer Restore CD (Dual Boot)” from Microsoft Connect at http://connect.microsoft.com/WindowsHomeServer. If you have not previously registered for the Windows Home Server connect site, then [...]

Don’t All Shoot At Once :)

24. February 2008

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So first of all hello everyone! As Terry mentioned I work for Microsoft and I’m pretty active in the Media Center / WHS circles both internally and externally. I also take part in the Microsoft Champion program which I’ll speak a bit more about in a minute. I do want get the quick disclaimer out first. [...]

The Windows Home Server Team Answer Your Questions!

4. October 2007

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A few weeks ago, I invited readers of WGS to submit any questions they had for the Windows Home Server team. Questions were submitted from all over the world, and I’m delighted to say that the team have come back with detailed and candid responses, including a lot of news for the community, including: A new Windows [...]

Diskeeper 2008 Beta - 50 Places Up for Grabs

3. October 2007

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The following beta testing opportunity has just popped up from Diskeeper - get in quick!: 50 Windows Home Server beta testers need to test the NEW Diskeeper® Home Server (English Language edition)! This is a limited program. Only the first 50 completed and signed applicants will be accepted AND, you must be a previous customer of [...]

How to… Upgrade Windows Home Server RC to Windows Home Server RTM

13. September 2007

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If you’ve been running the Windows Home Server beta releases, you’ll be eagerly awaiting your copy of the Windows Home Server RTM final release to drop through your letter box. Whilst the upgrade from the Release Candidate to the final release is pretty straightforward, there are a couple of watch-outs to pay attention to, which [...]

Windows Home Server Release Candidate Removed from Microsoft Connect

28. August 2007

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The Windows Home Server team blog has announced that the Release Candidate build has now been removed from Microsoft Connect in preparation for the 120 day evaluation edition of the final RTM build being made abailable in the next 4-6 weeks via microsoft.com. Existing RC beta keys are still valid, but no new keys will be [...]

Add-in: Sage TV 6.26 Release Candidate for Windows Home Server

17. August 2007

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Sage TV allows you to stream your digital media directly from your home server - enjoy TV/PVR, Online Video, Music and Photos on any TV, PC or Mac screen at home or away from home with SageTV Placeshifter. SageTV is designed to be your “always on” digital entertainment hub that’s accessible at home or over [...]

Integrating Windows Home Server with Windows Media Center

16. August 2007

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Many of you will be using your Windows Home Server as a digital media hub, in conjunction with home computers, or networked media devices around the house. I have a Netgear Digital Entertainer now safely installed under the TV in my lounge which, after a little bit of playing around with Guest permissions on WHS, [...]