Problem Browsing Backup From Windows 8
Well I installed Windows 8 Pro on one of my computers being backed up by my WHS 2011. The dashboard and launchpad seem to work just fine. When you browser a backup set say c:\users, it shows the files...
View ArticlePlex, Pc Server And Nas Advice?
Hope this is the correct sub-forum, if not please move. Ok, here is my deal. I currently use an HP MediaSmart Server that is getting way past it's prime and I'm looking for new options. Main...
View ArticleRaid 5 Setup Question
I've just ordered 4 of the new WD Caviar reds (WD20EFRX) and will be using a Highpoint RocketRAID640 to run them in my WHS2011 box. Now, I'm told that I'll have a few decisions to make when I first...
View ArticleHomeserver Doesn't See Backup Harddrive
Just had my older 500 gb western digital drive i was using to backup whs die. I replaced it with a usb 3.0 1Tb segate drive. Now this whs is running on old hardware - a dell dimension 4600. If i log...
View ArticleBiting The Bullet: Migration Options?
I've been putting off upgrading my WHS V1 server that I've been running since the day it came out for quite some time now. I currently run it on on a random box purpose built for WHS. I fear it's...
View ArticleRemote Access For Whs11 Via Actiontec Q1000 Router
I have been trying for days to get remote access to work using my Actiontec Q1000 router. Previously I had it working using bridge mode into a D-link, but that is not longer an option. The D-Link...
View ArticleSuddenly Unable To Access Files From Some Computers
WHS v1 Have had 5 computers connected to WHS for several years and suddenly 2 (a xp and a win 7 lap top) no longer show the WHS in the explorer tree or network connections and of course non of my apps...
View ArticleRestore Question Re: Files/folders Saved Directly To Desktop
Hello, I did a partial restore this morning. However, I noticed that while all of my desktop shortcuts were listed in the "Desktop" restore, some but not all of the files/folders that I have saved...
View ArticleFile Manger-Maintains Inventory Of Data On Server
OK guys, this requirement has come out of a need I have for managing Pictures. With the thousands of files that we have on our server, there's no way to remember what you have stored, and if a file(s)...
View ArticleDashboard Says Backup Not Setup, But It Is.....
Hey Guys, Due to the issues with pool drive and the built in backup, I only have the system drive (C:) being backed up by the Dashboard. My Pool Drive is being backed up with Synctoy and Scheduled...
View ArticleRemote Access Into Windows 8 Machine?
I just set up a WIndows 8 pro machine on my WHS 2011 network. Everything is working fine and the windows 8 machine connects to the server with no issues. However, I often use WHS 2011 server remote...
View ArticleItunes And Other Media Streaming Setup? Help Please
First off i want to appologise in advance for my potential ramblings and cluelessness when it comes to servers, i'm just dipping my toes in as we speak. I've got a HP N36L with WHS 2011 on the 250GB...
View ArticleTotal Newbie To Whs 2011, Former Hp 407 User, Need Help
I have been using HP Mediasmart servers for about six years, and my 470 motherboard recently passed away (RIP). Altogether, I have 14 HDD's (1.5-2 Tb each) that were part of my HP system. Just built a...
View ArticleTotal Newbie To Whs 2011, Former Hp 470 User, Need Help
I have been using HP Mediasmart servers for about six years, and my 470 motherboard recently passed away (RIP). Altogether, I have 14 HDD's (1.5-2 Tb each) that were part of my HP system. Just built a...
View ArticleBackup Solutions For Stablebit Drive Pool?
Hey guys, Rebuilt my server to 2011 about a week ago, and I have now got to the point of configuring backups. I have just tried the built in backup solution, and I have just noticed that the Drive Pool...
View ArticlePost Server Lights Out Update To 1.5.3.1806, Client Won't Update
I have WHS service pack 3 that's been running w/ lights out perfectly for over a year with 2 client computers, both Win 7 home premium. I just upgraded from lights out 1.5.2 to 1.5.3 and one client...
View ArticleDiscrete Graphics Card
Hi all, I am probably going to install windows home server 2011 on an unused pc i have laying around. I plan on using the server mostly for storing and streaming movies, music, pictures, and a small...
View ArticleBackup\restore Or Image To New Hardware
I'm currently upgrading my hardware from an Intel 775 socket to 1155. My current OS is on an old 250hd platter drive. I would like to backup or image my OS only and restore to my new hardware including...
View ArticleServices Not Running (Windows Update At Client)
Hi! Since a couple of day's I get the error "Some services not running " on my client machine. In the dashboard it reads Windows update has stopped. I'm running Windows 8. As I look in the service...
View ArticleBest Way To Configure Storage
Hi all, sorry for posting again, but I'm really having trouble deciding this.. My 4 WD reds just arrived, so I'm wanting to set it up tonight. So far, I have the server built and running using a 128Gb...
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