- HP MediaSmart Server
- Setup and Installation
- Hard Drives/Storage
- Security and User Management
- Backup and Restore
- Networking and Remote Access
- Patches and Upgrades
- Home Server Add-Ins
- Server Mods and Hacking
- Media Sharing and Connected Devices
- Computers and Laptops
- Video Game Consoles
- Smartphones and Personal Media Devices
- Digital Media Receivers
Patches and Upgrades
It's good practice to keep your Home Server and other software up to date with the latest patches and upgrades. Look here for information and discussion about how to keep current, and discuss the latest patches for Windows Home Server.
HP Confirms 3.0 Upgrade for Legacy EX Series Owners, Available December
HP's promised upgrade for previous generation MediaSmart Server is taking one step closer to reality. According to this statement from HP's Allen Buckner, HP plans to make a 3.0 upgrade disc available to all legacy... More »
Windows Home Server Team Announces Power Pack 3 Beta for Windows Home Server
Thought Power Pack 2 was the end of the road for this version of Windows Home Server? Think again! The Windows Home Server Team has announced Power Pack 3 Beta for Windows Home Server, which... More »
HP Releases Amazon S3 & Apple Time Machine Update for EX470/475
It's been a long wait, but HP has finally pulled through and made the Amazon S3 online backup and Time Machine compatibility upgrade available to owners of the original EX-470 and EX-475 MediaSmart Servers. Full... More »
MediaSmart Home Interview: Allen Buckner on the 2.5 Update, First-Gen Support, and MSS Development
First and second generation MediaSmart Server owners have been taken through a roller-coaster of product launches, updates, and major announcements over the past month. With such a flurry of activity, we reached out to HP's... More »
HP Reverses Course: Full Software Upgrade for All MediaSmart Servers
Shortly after the release of the 2.5 upgrade for the MediaSmart Server EX-485 and 487, HP issued a statement clarifying their position on back-porting newly developed features for their current line of MediaSmart servers to... More »
Step-by-Step to Installing the Microsoft Vista 64-bit Client Software for Windows Home Server
Before you begin, it's important to note that the HP MediaSmart Server software and the Windows Home Server Connector must be installed on one network computer running a Microsoft Windows XP or Vista 32-bit operating... More »
HP MediaSmart Server Update 2.5 Hands-On and In-Depth
HP's newer line of MediaSmart Servers, the EX-485 and EX-487, received several notable software and hardware improvements over the first generation models when first debuted back in December of last year. With today's launch of... More »
HP iStream App for iPhone Review: Bringing the 2.5 Update Mobile
In case you haven't heard (and if you're an MSS owner, you probably have) the newest update from HP for the EX-485 and EX-487 models is fantastic! We covered it in detail on the community;... More »
HP Installation Guidance for HP MediaSmart Server Software Update 1.3 and Microsoft's Windows Home Server PowerPack 1
Microsoft's Windows Home Server (WHS) PowerPack 1 is available on August 12 via the automated Windows Update distribution process. The Aug 12 release is the same WHS PowerPack 1 that has been available via download since July 21st With HP's MediaSmart Server Software Update 1.3 also available, HP would like to offer MediaSmart Server (MSS) customers installation guidance for these upgrades so that you have a smooth and optimal installation experience.
More »HP Confirms 3.0 Upgrade for Legacy EX Series Owners, Available December
HP's promised upgrade for previous generation MediaSmart Server is taking one step closer to reality. According to this statement from HP's Allen Buckner, HP plans to make a 3.0 upgrade disc available to all legacy... More »
Recent Discussions
| Title | Replies | Most Recent Post |
|---|---|---|
After installing PP3 Beta |
1 | BetaVirus November 13, 2009 9:27 PM |
Windows Media Center Connector where are you? |
4 | tinum October 31, 2009 8:12 PM |
EX495, Power Pack 3 and XP to Windows 7 upgrade |
4 | HPUser October 16, 2009 1:51 PM |
2009 HP MediaSmart software update? |
37 | girish October 3, 2009 3:11 AM |
HP EX487 - Patch Install Failed Due To Invalid Password |
6 | Fendrix79 September 27, 2009 4:19 AM |
Mac control panel will not work OSX 10.6 |
2 | Jimi September 23, 2009 4:07 PM |
Resurrection |
new | Gav2k September 23, 2009 4:28 AM |
Will not install updates |
new | MacDesign September 8, 2009 7:19 PM |
Failed Update - HP EX485 |
2 | pardizzone August 20, 2009 9:54 PM |
HP Video Converter Not Working After Power Pack 3 |
5 | hockeyb213 August 11, 2009 2:54 PM |
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