Email Alert Notification Not Working
I've setup the correct SMTP settings and the server sends the test email without issue. When I have the auto-generated report send at 9 AM each morning, it says it cannot access the SMTP server. This...
View ArticleRemote desktop issues for MAC and IOS Clients
Hi, so I have anywhere access working just fine now with my Windows clients.While Mac clients can access the website of the server for remote access (so files and email links) I cannot for the life of...
View ArticleHealth Report 2012-R2
Server2012-R2 Essentials.The Health Report, Critical Alerts & Warnings, fails to identify Windows 8.0 Defender as installed Virus or Spyware Protection. It reports as turned off, not installed or...
View ArticleRestoring Pictures Directory
Went to move the Pictures, Documents, Videos, and Music folders from the C:\User\Admin\ to Data drive D: but forgot to create a Pictures folder on Data drive D:. Now the "Pictures" folderis the Data...
View ArticleInstall in Virtual Machine
According to information I gathered and the following website http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dn281793.aspx it should be possible to run Windows 2012 R2 Essentials in a VM. It is my...
View ArticleAccess Anywhere VPN configuration failing in Essentials 2012 R2
When I run the Access Anywhere configuration on the Essentials Dashboard I get a failure to configure the VPN. I am not sure why this isn't working and I'm hoping someone else has come across this...
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Windows Server 2012 Essentials R2 - Windows Server Essentials Connector...
When attempting to run the Windows Server Essentials Connector Configuration Wizard, I am able to go thru the first few screens:1. Server is auto detected and I can select it on from the list (only 1...
View ArticleInstalled DHCP Role but can't configure it.
I just installed the DHCP role on my Windows Server 2012 Essentials but for some reason I can't find any way to configure it. There's no DHCP Manager anywhere and dhcpmgmt.msc isn't recognized.I...
View ArticleWindows 2012 R2 Standard w/Essentials Experience. Integrate Exchange...
Trying to run the integration connector for Exchange 2013 in my Windows 2012 R2 Standard install. I have installed the Essentials Experience into the server. Having several problems now with it but one...
View ArticleCannot finish Post-Deploy of Essentials Role on 2012 R2 Standard
Good day,I'm attempting to finish post-deployment of Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard, Essentials role. I click configure and it fails with no information besides try again.I have followed the steps to...
View ArticleServer shows Offline even if connected
Hi,I have a freshly installed Server 2012 Essentials and a few clients "updated from WHS 2011" and they show the server always as offline and Backups also do not work, but I can access the server...
View ArticleClient connector install fails with "the server is not available"
I've just rebuilt a home server with Essentials 2012 r2. My two Win8 clients have connected fine, however a Win7 laptop fails to connect.I get an error from the client connector saying "Server not...
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Cannot restore files from backup
I'm attempting to restore some files from backups on one of my PC's.If I attempt to access the "Restore files or folders for the computer" from the Essentials server I get the following:If I launch the...
View ArticleRemote Desktop thru IP using RWA?
I have been remoting into my computers thru Remote Web Access for years from my company. All of a sudden they are blocking because it's reporting it's a "Remote Access" site. If I use the IP I get thru...
View ArticleKB2845533 Fails To Install
I have Windows Server 2012 Essentials, and Windows Update has been trying to install KB2845533 without success for months. It gives a Code 80244FFF error at the end. I've read a few articles, but I've...
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Cannot connect to the Windows Azure Backup Agent
I have researched this issue in some depth. I have uninstalled and reinstalled the Windows Azure Backup (WAB) agent several times, and I have applied theupdate mentioned in other similar topics.My...
View ArticleDynamics CRM Online Add-in for Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials is now...
Hi All,We are pleased to announce thatDynamics CRM Online Add-in for Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials is now available on Microsoft Pinpoint with bothEnglish versionandChinese version!This Dynamics...
View ArticleLocal User Accounts
Folks,Soon we would be using MS Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials(this will be our first server). We have Windows 7, 8 and 8.1 client machines and obviously everyone has a local account on their...
View ArticleIs it possible to give a choice to user to connect any one server on a network.
Dear Forum members,I have three servers windows 2008 r2 in my network but each server has its own set of users. a user member of one server cant' login to other with the same credentials. Secondly PC...
View ArticleServer Appears to be offline
Recently, I have to disable the domain firewall to login to Server from Windows 8.1 client. This has never been an issue until lately. Not sure what could have changed?Any help would be appreciated....
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