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Recovery Mode Missed Server Password Setup
I have HP EX470 MediaSmart Server. Main Hard Drive failed so I am attempting to replace it. Installed replacement hard drive and then using the HP Server Recovery Disk I rebooted HP MediaSmart...
View ArticleNewbie Here!
Hello all, very intersting discussion here in regards to home servers! (I will actually be using it as a small business setup) I am following the windows 8 home server guide and it,s been great, may...
View ArticleDrive Compatibility?
I have an EX490 upgraded to WHS 2011, 4GB of RAM and an E8600. I was thinking of picking up either a 4TB WD RED drive or (eventually) a 6TB model. Is there any limitation on the server backplane in...
View ArticleFractal Design Define R4 Vs Fractal Design Define Xl-R2?
Gotta buy new server case next week trying to decide on these two cases XL-R2 is about $30 more but larger size The server will have about 8-10 drives total (using 5.25 to 3.5 brackets in Drive bays)...
View ArticleNeed New Hard Drives For Server
I currently have an ex485 where the system drive and 1 of my storage drives are going bad, it seems that the drives dont last very long on my server for some reason this is the second batch of drives...
View ArticleMysterious Slowdown And Hanging
Through last Friday everything was running smooth on my self-built WHS 2011 server that has been running for a couple years. On Monday, I started having inexplicable errors, but only on certain...
View ArticleTime For A New File Server
Hi all,Looking to build a new file server to replace my aging HP Windows Home Server and looking for suggestions. Here's what I'd like to do:-Full size case so I can add lots of space-Would love hot...
View ArticleDashboard Is Missing Users And Won't Allow Me To Create New Ones.
My dashboard is going wonky on me it isn't the first time but on the other occasions it corrected itself. I don't have any users listed and it won't allow me to add anymore. Under computers everything...
View ArticleSize Of Computer Backups?
Is there a way to tell how much space each backed-up computer is using on my WHS? Thanks, -Matt
View ArticleWill Account Use Conflict, Simultaneous Server & Pc?
Hi! I'm following your Building a Home Server in Windows 8.1 right now - I've used it through building, bios, and installing Windows, and I'm reading ahead and making checklists for storage solutions...
View ArticleReinstall Whs 2011 Without Data Loss.
Hello WGS community, I've been fruitlessly in search of a guide to reinstall WHS 2011 without losing my data. Here's the setup: WHS 2011 installed to a 120gb ssd without any other partitions...
View ArticleSynolocker - Cryptolocker For Nases
This is a very real threat, your data is at risk!This is something I don't know a lot about yet, but for those using a Synology NAS, there is a new version of Cryptolocker specifically targeting them....
View ArticleHow To Install Windows Server 2012 R2 On H340 Hardware With No Vga Cable...
Hi Guys, Thought I'd share some info I've been collecting the past little while. I'm currently on a journey to update the OS on my h340 still running the original WHS v1. This process should cost...
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Ideas For Setting Up New Server At Home For Work And Play
Need help setting up my new Lenovo TS140 server. A little background. I work for myself and provide computer and tech services to very small businesses and residential customers. I’ve been using the...
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Error Installing Windows Home Server Connector Setup With Easystore H342
Firstly, The server could not be detected at all so I had to edit HOSTS file to add the following line: 192.168.0.21 ASPIREHOME now the server is detected but I have the following problem: I get to...
View ArticleMovie Split To Mutiple Titles - How Do I Convert?
I have been converting my movie collection to MKV's for my home server. I've run accross 3 or so movies that dont have a single title for the movie. Instead it has 8 or 10 titles each with 2-4 chapters...
View ArticleRandom Issues With Version 2136 On Server 2012 R2 Essentials
Since installing version 5.5.2136 on my Acer AC100 server running Server 2012 R2 Essentials I have issues with it going to sleep at strange times, not waking up on schedule and generally just not...
View ArticleLightsout Is Suddenly Back To It's On/off Cycle?
Has anyone seen a sudden behavior change in their LightsOut-controlled servers? It's too bad this forum web server won't allow me to upload files any more, a screenshot would make explaining the...
View ArticleSeeking Advice/comment: Lights-Out, Managing Apc Ups Backup For 2+ Pcs
c I recently performed an inventory of UPS battery-backups in my house. We have five desktop (tower) systems and a readily-accessible laptop on an Ethernet-with-wireless LAN. There is at least one...
View ArticleLights-Out Indicates Sleeping Pc Is Active
I recently purchased Lights-Out for WHS 2011 after using the trial version for a few weeks. I am interested in saving power by having my server sleep at night and only stay on if certain client PCs...
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