Office 365 Integration Server Crashing
I'm having an issue with the SharedServiceHost.exe is dieing with and unhandled exception everytime it ries to start the Office 365 integration. I've found the other posts regarding the PAssword...
View ArticleTemporary Profile Problem
We are setting up a small Windows Server 2012 Essentials network, with one server and several workstations. We are having a persistent problem on one of the workstations with the user profile. As you...
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 ArticlePing to local domain works but ping to server name dont work from local...
HiI have done a fresh install of the Windows Server 2012 R2 and installed Essentials Experience role to it.My problem is that I cannot ping server name from PC in the local network. I can ping local...
View ArticleDefault client computer setup: Multiple "Shared Folder" shortcuts on desktop
We have the following live setup:Windows Server 2012 R2 EssentialsWindows 8.1 Pro client computersEach user can, and does, login to multiple client computersWindows Server 2012 R2 Essentials was set up...
View ArticleDevicesInfo.xml
I have a problem on a Windows Server 2012 Essentials R2 box... Both the DevicesInfo.xml and the bak file seems to be corrupt. I have tried to restore from backup but it is also corrupt. I have tried...
View ArticleDHCP not handing out IP leases to non-domain members
Recently gotten DHCP working, server gives out IP address for domain computers only, non-domain computers do not get a lease and if I manually assign an IP and the device will gain network and internet...
View ArticleRemote Desktop Gateway Server Is Temporarily Unavailable?? Please Help!
This pertains to Windows Server 2012 Essentials.We are able to log into the server via Anywhere Access and can browse and access files and folders remotely on the server. However, we are not able to...
View ArticlePassword Protected Sharing is missing?
Hey all,I'm having some trouble doing basic file sharing within a basic network. I am running Windows Server 2012 Essentials R2. The network consists of various Windows 8 pro, Windows 7 and media...
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 ArticleCannot Add Additional Media Shares
I have tried to Share an additional Folder(Movies) that I would like to Stream but only the pre-defined folders show up(Music, Videos, Pictures, etc.) even though I have the folder marked "Yes" to be...
View ArticleClean install for Windows Server Essentials 2012 R2 - from preview - trying...
I was unable to install R2 release on top of the current preview, it did not locate the boot SSD drive as an install optionSo I thought I would use diskpart to reformat all of the drives.However...
View Articlewat is the benefit of using DDNS service with windows essential 2012?
hi,wat is the benefit of using DDNS service with essential server, do I have then not to make an A record or CNAME record , this all wil be done with DDNS service provider or DDNS service has other...
View ArticleRaid 1 Mirror Storage Spaces
Hello,I create a Storage Spaces RAID 1 mirroring pool with two identical SATA Hard Disks. If I pull only ONE of the disks and connect it to another computer SATA connector with Windows 8 or Server 2012...
View ArticleTransparent Sharing REFS
Hi,Is it possible to format and use disks in Server 2012 as REFS and then share them (SMB) to other users which use other Windows OSes like Windows 7 and they will be able to read/write the files. Is...
View Articlethe sign-in method you're trying to use isn't allowed
I have a DC build on a Windows Server 2012 Standard.All the windows 7 clients are ok, but when I tried to log in the domain with a windows8 pro machine i get the folowing message, the sign-in method...
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Remote Access Media Not Working correctly
I just installed the newly released Media Plugin for Essentials Server 2012 R2. I was really hoping this would solve the problems I had with first version of Essentials 2012. The media worked fine on...
View ArticleWindows Server Essentials Media Pack available now!
Hi, We are pleased to announce that the Windows Server Essentials Media Pack is now available onMicrosoft Download Center!Windows Server Essentials Media Pack enables the media streaming functionality...
View ArticleThe task "View the account properties" did not complete successfully on...
When trying to view account properties for standard users I get an error saying "The task 'View the account properties" did not complete successfully". At this time the service "Windows Server Remote...
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Server 2012 R2 Essentials - Restore Storage Spaces - Sector size mismatch
I am attempting to restore my R2 Essentials server storage spaces drive using the server restore process. I have purchased new larger hard drives to replace the existing ones. When the restore begins,...
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