Cannot connect this computer to the network. The server is not available
I am tearing my hair out trying to connect a computer to WS2012E, the OS is Win 7 64 Ultimate and Net Framework 4.5 is installed. Error message “Cannot connect this computer to the network. The server...
View ArticleFile History Backups - I want to start from scratch again
Hi - I have WSE and two Windows8 client pcs (with only myself, logging-on to each pc) ...Somehow my file history backups have got messed-up, and I would like to start again - Here's what I've tried so...
View ArticleCan't connect computer to 2012 Essentials using existing user
I have sucessfully migrated from SBS 2003 to 2012 Essentials, but am now having a problems connecting some computers. I have joined some computers using admin accounts that where part of SBS 2003 as...
View ArticleWSSBackup.exe application error during client backup
I've been getting frequent client backup failures to my Server 2012 Essentials box.The usual complaint is that "The Windows Server Client Computer Backup service is not running".The services show the...
View ArticleWindows 2012 Essentials upgrade to Windows 2012 Server...
I am intersted in trying to upgrade Windows 2012 Essentials to one of the more functional versions of Windows Server 2012. I have not been able to find any how-to's or other instructions for...
View ArticleRegistration issue with Server 2012 Essentials
I downloaded the ISO, burned it to a new DVD, and have tried various installations methods: boot from DVD, started setup on a running machine. Every time I get the same error message after typing in...
View ArticleDisk error - but which physical drive is it ?
Hi - I'm occasionally seeing in Sever Manager > Events > ID 153 - "The IO operation at logical block address 10028 forDisk 6 was retried" I have a boot-drive (obviously), and a Storage Space...
View ArticleConnected client without domain...can't see server folders
Hello all - I have a Windows 7 client that I connected to Server Essentials 2012 without joining the domain. I used the reg key below before running the connector:reg add...
View ArticleThe Essentials server keeps alerting : Not connected to the internet - but it...
Okay, successfully migrated from Server 2011 Essentials to 2012 Essentials without too much bother. (I think I may even yet do a clean install on another drive, depending on how I go at 'cleaning up',...
View ArticleRecommended Antivirus for 2012 Server Essentials?
I'm a IT professional who is evaluating Server 2012 at work, but also have installed Server 2012 Essentials at home to run my 2 workstation home network. Probably a bit of overkill for a small home...
View ArticleWindows 2012 Essentials Install can ping the internet but not browse
I have performed several installs of Windows 2012 Essentials on different hardware and configurations but all resulted in the inability for the server to browse the internet. From the Command Prompt I...
View ArticleWhats a good modem/Router to get? for upnp support
Hi AllI am trying out remote access feature on windows server 2012, whats a good adsl2+ modem/router which will support upnp feature for ms svr 2012 essentialscheers
View ArticleWhat modem/Router did you use to test WS2012E
Hi AllI would like to hear from users what equipment ie modem/router you use for testing WS2012E? Did you successfully setup Remote Access?Cheers
View ArticleCan't find Server Manager
Hi AllI cannot seem to find the Server Manager console in windows server 2012 essentials. I know it exists cause i came across it the other day. I would like to configure some advance features and...
View ArticleClient Deployment Wizard stops working
After a couple other successful installs (and subsequent uninstalls after I reinstalled WS2012E), the wizard now fails on my Windows 7 ultimate client. My company laptop connected successfully after...
View ArticleCannot Connect Computer to the Server
When I try to run the connector after using the browser (server name/connect) i can successfully download the installer to my computer and run the software. I get to the point where I have entered the...
View ArticleSSL Error with WSVRE 2012
Hi AllI have setup remote access and using the Microsoft's free domain. When I test the network outside my home I receive an error that a Secure connection has failed. An error...
View ArticleServer 2012 Essentials remote web access: Share entire drive?
Setting up S2012E in a home office environment, ex WHS2011 user, where theres about five laptops and two desktop highend PC's. Im wanting to make the entire drives connected to the server show up as...
View Articlewindows server 2012 version details
Does these windows 2012 versions provide both 32 as well 64 bit. In websites I can see they are available only in 64 bitsDatacenter Standard Essentials FoundationAmal RS
View ArticleOnline Backup returned "Engine encountered an unexpected error." With Server...
I recently upgraded my server from Home Server 2011 to WSE 2012. I have tried to perform Online backups for about a week and I constantly get the "Engine encountered an unexpected error." How can I...
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