http://www.mediasmarthome.com?src=forumtopic_rss MediaSmart Home - MediaSmart Home Lounge Forum Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:47:14 GMT admin@mediasmarthome.com MediaSmart Home 60 http://www.mediasmarthome.com/brand/hpsmart/community.gif http://www.mediasmarthome.com?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.mediasmarthome.com/forum/thread/13262/no-connection-could-be-made-because-the-target-machine-actively-refused-it-127.0.0.1-9247/?src=forumtopic_rss I'm getting the following message from time to time when I select the System Status in Windows Home Server Console on my new HP MediaSmart Server EX495: no connection could be made because the target machine actively refused it 127.0.0.1:9247 Windows Home Server The System status contains no data and that message repeats over and over. Rebooting the WHS clears it up for awhile. It has re-appearred about 5 times now. Is there a permanent fix for this? General Discussion Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:47:13 GMT jdayton http://www.mediasmarthome.com/forum/thread/13262/no-connection-could-be-made-because-the-target-machine-actively-refused-it-127.0.0.1-9247/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.mediasmarthome.com/forum/thread/13222/Not-WHS-but-something-similar/?src=forumtopic_rss Normal 0 false false false EN-CA X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin-top:0cm; mso-para-margin-right:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:10.0pt; mso-para-margin-left:0cm; line-height:115%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} Anyone have any suggestion for the solution that is kind of WHS but it is not. What I’m looking for is the easy setup like WHS and full workstations system backup/restore capability that WHS provides. General Discussion Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:42:17 GMT zuluzkiller http://www.mediasmarthome.com/forum/thread/13222/Not-WHS-but-something-similar/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.mediasmarthome.com/forum/thread/13220/My-Mediasmart-s-date-and-time-keep-changing-in-the-remote-session./?src=forumtopic_rss Everytime I log into my mediasmart via Remote desktop connection, I notice the time keeps on changing. I set it back to the correct time and it takes, but when I check my server again for maintenance, it changes again. I have even rebooted it to see if that changes it and it stays the correct time. So it must happen when the server is running. Any ideas? Thank you! General Discussion Mon, 02 Nov 2009 01:46:40 GMT JohnnyBoy151 http://www.mediasmarthome.com/forum/thread/13220/My-Mediasmart-s-date-and-time-keep-changing-in-the-remote-session./#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.mediasmarthome.com/forum/thread/13216/Photo-Web-Share/?src=forumtopic_rss Help - I can't view my visitors, groups or albums; for some reason they have "disappeared". But, I know they are there because if I try to add a visitor, etc it says the visitor, etc already exists. Not sure what to do. Thanks!! General Discussion Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:37:03 GMT rude3000 http://www.mediasmarthome.com/forum/thread/13216/Photo-Web-Share/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.mediasmarthome.com/forum/thread/13154/Recertified-MediaSmart-Server-EX470-at-NewEgg-229-with-Promo-Code/?src=forumtopic_rss It may be a few generations old, but the EX-470 is still quite a capable machine. At $229, it's quite a bargain. The EX470 supports 4 bay eSATA port multipliers and additional expansion via USB. Newegg is selling recertified EX-470s for $254 on sale, but this promo code will knock off a few more to make it $229: EMCMLNP36 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16859105564 News, Rumors and Gossip Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:53:02 GMT Matt Whitlock http://www.mediasmarthome.com/forum/thread/13154/Recertified-MediaSmart-Server-EX470-at-NewEgg-229-with-Promo-Code/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.mediasmarthome.com/forum/thread/13150/-hpMSSAgent-Running-in-Background-on-Mac-OS-X/?src=forumtopic_rss I noticed today that this process, hpMSSAgent, was running constantly in the background and devouring about 50-60% of my CPU. I reset my login info in the preference pane and it didn't go away. I also rebooted my Mac and it didn't go away. I then restarted the MediaSmart Server, and the process stopped. I was able to seamlessly get back into the server once it rebooted with no issues. Does anyone know exactly what this process is doing, what invokes it, and what might cause it to run perpetually? General Discussion Thu, 22 Oct 2009 22:34:16 GMT Peter Redmer http://www.mediasmarthome.com/forum/thread/13150/-hpMSSAgent-Running-in-Background-on-Mac-OS-X/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.mediasmarthome.com/forum/thread/13128/Laptop-not-shutting-down-properly-after-having-installed-Mcafee-Virus-protection/?src=forumtopic_rss Can anyone tell me what to do? after i purchased and installed the mcafee virus protection on my laptop it is taking too long to shut down ending in not shutting down at all. Off-Topic Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:58:13 GMT beryl http://www.mediasmarthome.com/forum/thread/13128/Laptop-not-shutting-down-properly-after-having-installed-Mcafee-Virus-protection/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.mediasmarthome.com/forum/thread/13125/network-health/?src=forumtopic_rss Hi all, fairly new here. How can i totally disable network health messages i have recognized and resolved? General Discussion Tue, 20 Oct 2009 01:13:56 GMT Mike Jenkins http://www.mediasmarthome.com/forum/thread/13125/network-health/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.mediasmarthome.com/forum/thread/13114/EX470-Backplane-temperature-becomes-too-high/?src=forumtopic_rss I have looked for this error on the web, and have found a few others having it. But I cannot see any statement hinting to it being false or real. "Backplane temperature becomes too high, value = 106 degrees C." Generated by WNAS Event ID 16 Should I ignore this error or take some kind of action? I've had it come and go since May. General Discussion Sun, 18 Oct 2009 08:27:39 GMT Glorfindel http://www.mediasmarthome.com/forum/thread/13114/EX470-Backplane-temperature-becomes-too-high/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.mediasmarthome.com/forum/thread/13113/Mac-and-470/?src=forumtopic_rss Is there any interface for a HP SMS470 or do I need to buy the new server? Thanks. General Discussion Sat, 17 Oct 2009 21:03:09 GMT katman2 http://www.mediasmarthome.com/forum/thread/13113/Mac-and-470/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.mediasmarthome.com/forum/thread/13108/iTunes-Library-Cleanup/?src=forumtopic_rss Hi All, I wanted to see if there was a piece of software to cleanup my iTunes library, I noticed I have duplicates, missing artwork, artists ect. Any help is appreciated!! Thanks!! General Discussion Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:26:06 GMT bosox http://www.mediasmarthome.com/forum/thread/13108/iTunes-Library-Cleanup/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.mediasmarthome.com/forum/thread/13086/Greetings-from-TX-Dallas-area/?src=forumtopic_rss Getting ready to purchase a system. Trying to decide which one suits my needs. Great forum and good info. so far. I noticed some HD failure threads. Is this common? I ask because my HP TouchSmart lost its Seagate drive 2 weeks into ownership. HP replaced the drive with a Hitachi unit and has performed well for the lasr 9 months. John General Discussion Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:40:12 GMT thehatguy http://www.mediasmarthome.com/forum/thread/13086/Greetings-from-TX-Dallas-area/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.mediasmarthome.com/forum/thread/13084/Even-better-deal-HP-EX495-499-ship/?src=forumtopic_rss For those of you that are fast... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230388067273#ht_2121wt_1108 Ebay - EX495 for $499 plus $25 shipping. I have just taken one :-) but they are going fast. I found it two hours ago and already 3 has "gone" from the list. So right now 6 left. Im getting mine transported to Dubai :-) and love that the EX495 have a universal power supply (100-240v) :-) HP Middle East ususally overcharges by a HUGE margin (+100%) I AM NOT affiliated with the seller in ANY way! - I have a home built Home server with 3x1.5TB drives, Q6600 CPU and 2GB RAM. Favorite AddIn - MyMovies :-) But I run multiple platforms - 5 pcs and 1 macbook pro - and would like to get the "TimeMachine" restore to work better. and maybe HP solution can replace the ever buggy ORB..... Looking forward to join the MediaSmart Crowd! :-) News, Rumors and Gossip Wed, 14 Oct 2009 06:52:38 GMT klarsen http://www.mediasmarthome.com/forum/thread/13084/Even-better-deal-HP-EX495-499-ship/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.mediasmarthome.com/forum/thread/13081/Looking-for-a-deal-Current-Newegg-Specials-for-the-MediaSmart-Server-EX485-for-399/?src=forumtopic_rss For anyone out there looking for a deal, I noticed Newegg is selling the EX48 for $499 today, or while supplies last. It's not the latest gen, but it's still a pretty good deal. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16859105421 News, Rumors and Gossip Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:01:29 GMT Matt Whitlock http://www.mediasmarthome.com/forum/thread/13081/Looking-for-a-deal-Current-Newegg-Specials-for-the-MediaSmart-Server-EX485-for-399/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.mediasmarthome.com/forum/thread/13061/Newbie-question-about-HP-EX490/?src=forumtopic_rss Hi, I have my machine "working" but I'm a bit confused. I haven't found much good information so I thought I would start with a couple of basic questions here. I got Media Connect to start working. It downloaded for an hour or so and then just stopped. I can't seem to get it working again no matter what. Am I missing something obvious? Can someone explain the Twonky vs. Media Center servers? I seem to need both running. I simply cannot figure out what folders are served by what. I have both in-home and internet streaming up. But, this morning nothing will play from the streaming music folders. I can see them, but they do not play. It worked last night. Since Media connect stopped working I then copied my music folders all over manually. But, now I have some duplicated tracks and even albums. Do I need to clear everything out and copy them fresh again? I added a user as suggested and I think most of my files belong to that user, but it is really confusing when you look at the shares. How can you tell what is what in the folders? There seems to be... General Discussion Sat, 10 Oct 2009 15:53:31 GMT dgmelvin http://www.mediasmarthome.com/forum/thread/13061/Newbie-question-about-HP-EX490/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.mediasmarthome.com/forum/thread/13050/Newb-need-some-advice-NAS-or-WHS/?src=forumtopic_rss Hello all, I am new to both the forum and WHS, so please bear with me if I ask some silly questions. FIrst, some general info of myself. I have been a PC Power-user for quite some years already; and throughout the years, like many of you, have built up a massive amount of data/media files that fills across 7 external drives (of different sizes). My nework consist of: PC Core i7 (for gaming and conversion), two Macbook Pro, PS3, and iPhone. So naturally, I am looking to centralize all these datas into one single place which I can access from anywhere with an internet connection. So I guess my question is what is best for my needs? I have heard so many great things about the HP EX series- which EX490 seems like the best bet sans the relatively high price tag. What is different between EX490 and a general NAS like Synology DS209 (aside than more drive bay)? Is WHS like a OS by itself that I can add 'software' and stuffs onto it? What about a BitTorrent client on WHS - is there one? I also need remote access anywhere with a internet connection (preferably free, of... General Discussion Fri, 09 Oct 2009 08:37:14 GMT CaLciD http://www.mediasmarthome.com/forum/thread/13050/Newb-need-some-advice-NAS-or-WHS/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.mediasmarthome.com/forum/thread/13047/What-Tivo-support-does-WHS-provide/?src=forumtopic_rss I just got a new EX490 and am getting started learning how to use it. On the MediaSmart Setup Poster that came in the box there is a notation in the section on "Set up your HP MediaSmart Server" that indicates "Gaming Consoles & Tivo" as connected devices. The user guide doesn't mention anything about Tivo. I was wondering if the WHS system includes anything specifically for Tivo support? I know that there is a plug-in called Tivo Publisher, but is there any support besides that? Thanks. General Discussion Fri, 09 Oct 2009 02:33:42 GMT rvmeush http://www.mediasmarthome.com/forum/thread/13047/What-Tivo-support-does-WHS-provide/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.mediasmarthome.com/forum/thread/13046/MSS-keeps-disappearing-from-network/?src=forumtopic_rss Hi all I seem to be having an issue. it seems I need to restart my mss every day in order for it to reappear on the home network. Nothing seems to be able to make contact with the server, but the website I host off the machine can still be accesed from the net. some things to note mcaffe has been removed and I have Avast on it. and avast is set for a scan every night. also the mss sleeps after the scan and reawaken at 9 am so it seems after this re awake it can no longer be seen on the home network unless I restart the machine any help much appreciated General Discussion Fri, 09 Oct 2009 02:18:23 GMT Ragon http://www.mediasmarthome.com/forum/thread/13046/MSS-keeps-disappearing-from-network/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.mediasmarthome.com/forum/thread/13034/What-would-you-do-in-a-DIY-WHS/?src=forumtopic_rss I have thought about this a few times. Even pondered over building a DIY server or the MSS. I finally decided for the MSS primarily becase of simplicity and the integration HP already had built for it. But if you find you are outgrowing the MSS what would be the important pices you would include in your home made WHS server I already figured out that I was going to start with a low power quad core phenom like the 9100e, and then a tower case with 9 external 5.25 bays so i can convert them all to 3.5 hotswap bays. I found a way to do that and essentially get 15 drive slots. And then a few extra Disk controllers to enable each of them. The number of disks is the only reason i see to do it, and i am thinking 15 would be more then enough. What are your thoughts on DIY a home server. Off-Topic Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:20:04 GMT Mavrrick http://www.mediasmarthome.com/forum/thread/13034/What-would-you-do-in-a-DIY-WHS/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss http://www.mediasmarthome.com/forum/thread/12991/490-495-availablity-in-the-UK/?src=forumtopic_rss I was all set to purchase a 485 an bite the bullet on shipping etc, now with 3 releases of MSHS in a short time i might aswell just wait and get the latest!? Anyone have any idea if and when the 495 is is likely to be available anywhere close to here (i live in the IOM so Ireland/UK would be preferable) Anyone any news? nice to meet you all in advance! News, Rumors and Gossip Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:48:27 GMT Rhys http://www.mediasmarthome.com/forum/thread/12991/490-495-availablity-in-the-UK/#discussion?src=forumtopic_rss