This Wiki is intended to provide support and documentation, these tutorials and walkthroughs were written by members of the Home Server Land Community.

Troubleshooting

Rediscovering the Windows Home Server
Steps to fix the "not connected to server", grayed our Home Server Tray icon.

WHS Add-in Manual Uninstall Instructions
Tutorial on how to manually uninstall a Windows Home Server Add-In.

WHS Log Files Location
Sometimes it is handy to know where the various WHS specific log files are located.

Windows cannot access specified path or file permissions
Windows cannot access the specified device, path, or file. You may not have the appropriate permissions to access the item.

Windows Home Server Program Files
A reference list of all files in the Windows Home Server program files directory.

Tips & Tricks

Backup Using WinRAR
An explanation on how to use WinRAR to backup critical or important files that are stored on the Windows Home Server.

Disable Internet Explorer Enhanced Security Configuration
Describes how to disable or enable the IESC security settings on your home server.

Identify “Unknown Device” under Device Manager
Short of hunting down and blindly trying various drivers and or dissembling your computer hoping to find a clue- there is in fact a much safer and quicker way to identify these unknown devices.

Logitech Webcam on Windows Home Server
Walkthrough on how to install the Logitech Webcam on Windows Home Server.

Windows Home Server Evaluation to Retail
A step by step walkthrough how to upgrade a Windows Home Server 120 day trial / evaluation version to the full Windows Home Server retail license.

 

 

Networking & Remote Access

Broadband Router Configuration 
Router configuration guides to help you configure your router for Windows Home Server Remote Access.

Windows Home Server MAC Address
Locate MAC Address using the Windows Home Server Console

Windows Home Server Network Activity Logging
Inspect all internet and network connections to and from your Windows Home Server.

Windows Home Server UPnP Hacks
Add ports to the automatic router configuration using UPnP.

 

Development

Wizard Sample Add-In

 

Windows Home Server Add-ins

Grid Junction

Remote Alert