Why can't WSUS 3.0 SP2 be installed on Windows Server 2012 Essentials?
I just installed the Windows Server 2012 Essentials beta, that's a mouthful and a lot to type each time I reference it so I'm calling it WSE 2012, it's just easier.I realize there are a few limits to...
View ArticleMedia sharing browsing performance is horrible
When I try to browse through my MP3 library (shared by WSEs media sharing feature) on my Xbox 360, the performance is horrible. It often takes multiple minutes to load a list of available music files....
View ArticleWindows Media Streaming Service fails to start with RPC Server is Unavailable
What I attempt to start the Windows Media Streaming Service I get a Error 1722: The RPC Server is unavailable. I have checked the RPC service and it is running. I have tried disabled the firewall to...
View ArticleWindows Server Media Streaming Service service failed to start
I have Windows Server 2012 Essentials running and have never gotten it work. I continue to get errors that the wssmss service won't start. I manually try to start it and it doesn't do anything. I...
View ArticleInstallation issue with Windows Server 2012 Essentials: 0x80070570
I've tried to install the trial version of Windows Server 2012 Essentials on a Dell Poweredge 1900.After extracting the files, it suddenly stops with the "0x80070570" error.Then I tried all the...
View ArticleCan WS2012E Backup/Restore Client PCs that Use UEFI/GPT?
We know that WHS 2011 cannot backup/restore client PCs that use UEFI/GPT technology. Has this been fixed in WS2012E?Thanks.
View Articleslowwww network connection between server and windows vista
Hello everyone, first off i'm not real network savy, but have been building and repairing computers for a long time. I have my server (windows essentials) connected to a wireless router, which has...
View ArticleADWS Critical Error
Hi,I installed Windows Server 2012 Essentials as a replacement of WHS v1. Installation went smooth and now is all running normal except a couple of things I don't know how to solve.I have 1 server with...
View ArticleStorage spaces can only use whole drives
One of the features that I was really interested in with WS2012E is storage spaces as it replaces the old driver extender of WHS v1. Having now installed WS2012E onto my WHS2011 box I am bit staggered...
View ArticleA complaint about windows server 2012 essentials
Hi AllI have been trying out windws server 2012 essentials. I have come across an error in the wizard when it is running Anyware Access Wizard. I get error "The Repair Anywhere Access Wizard found...
View ArticleRoot Certificates Optional Windows Update December 2012 - KB931125 triggers...
Log Name: System Source: Schannel Date: 12/12/2012 21:05:10 Event ID: 36885 Task Category: None Level: Warning Keywords: User: SYSTEM Computer:...
View ArticleError in Remote Web Access - "An unexpected error occurred. Please try again....
I have set up the RWA and I can log in to the web console with my server account. However when I click on any of the shared folders I get this error:An unexpected error occurred. Please try again. If...
View ArticleSever 2012 Essential Clients cannot store SMB share credentials
All of my clients with a WS2012E connector installed and without joining the domain cannot store credentials for shared folders on the server i.e. have to re-enter credentials everytime once per...
View ArticleRemote Web Access Issues
Hi Everyone,I'm having trouble configuring Remote Web Access on my new Server 2012 Essentials installation. The primary issue seems to be that the domain name cannot be resolved to the IP address for...
View ArticleRemote into essentials thru anywhere access
I am trying to remote into my Windows Server 2012 Essentials box thru the remotewebaccess.com address. This system is working like Windows Home Server where you could only get to the dashbaord not the...
View ArticleWindows 2000 to 2012 Essentials
I have a friend who would like me to upgrade some equipment in his small business. I have quite a bit of experience with servers, but not a lot with Microsoft servers.They currently have two PCs...
View ArticleDHCP role installation fails with error 0x800f0922
Hi,I'm attempting to install the DHCP role on my WS2012 Essentials server, and it fails with error 0x800f0922. I've tried the usual reboots, etc., to no avail. Other roles have successfully...
View ArticleService won't automatically start - Windows Server Health Service -...
Is this expected? Is there a better fix for the HealthAlertsSvc not starting problem please?On one of my client Windows 7 PCs its Launchpad perpetually shows connecting and the taskbar icon is gray. An...
View ArticleIncremental System environment Variable
Hello Everybody,For the sake of defining a dynamic link I need your help writing a small bat file to achieve the following:Define System environment Variablewith integer number (e.g. N=100) using setx...
View ArticleVMWare on the Server?
Are there any issues with running an instance of VMWare Player on the physical Windows Server 2012 Essentials box? Will it do anything bad with DNS? Is there something I should tweak because of...
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