As part of Patch Tuesday, Microsoft is releasing Power Pack 1 for Windows Home Server through the Windows Update capability on your MediaSmart Server.  If you have Windows Update turned on, you will most likely receive Windows Home Server PowerPack 1 automatically.

HP has provided some guidance regarding how to best install and configure your MediaSmart Server with PP1 and the HP Update, as well as the optional Add-ins.  Check out the notes posted on this site.

Following these notes closely will ensure the best user experience for installing and configuring your updates.

If you already have the official Power Pack 1 update, then you do not need to do anything.  There are no changes from the recent version which was posted on Microsoft's site (more info here).

If you have not yet installed HPMSS Software Update 1.3, see the instructions regarding how to install this update.

To check if you have PP1, go into Console and click on Settings, then on Resources.  If you have PP1, the version number will be listed as 6.0.1800.0.  The Resources tab on the server will also be labeled Windows Home Server with Power Pack 1. 

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