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Read our Reviewer's Guide for complete details about what your server can do.

Consult our Getting Started Guide for complete, step-by-step instructions on getting up and running quickly.

Need help? Look no further. Resolve common issues and more.

Wondering how Windows Home Server makes digital life easier? Build your knowledge with a quick review of our Frequently Asked Questions.

Find out more about add-ins and other solutions to customize your server experience.

Our helpful Getting Started Guide provides detailed, step-by-step guidance for installation and configuration of Windows Home Server. See how easy it is to bring your family's photos, videos, and other important files together.

Dig into our Reviewer's Guide for the complete details on what your server can do. This lengthy list of features and functions is truly eye-opening.

Stay up to speed with the latest-breaking information on setting up and running Windows Home Server.

Wondering how Windows Home Server makes digital life easier? Build your knowledge with a quick review of our Frequently Asked Questions.

Our technical briefs provide complete coverage of all the hot Windows Home Server topics:

• Remote Access

• Media Sharing

• Drive Extender

• Home Computer Backup

• Home Networking

At the MSDN Developer Center you'll find all the information you need to develop custom applications. Let your creativity run wild.

Having problems setting up Windows Home Server? Ensure that you've taken these simple steps:

• Plug in and power on your home server.

• Connect your home server with a wired network connection to your broadband router or to a switch that is connected to your broadband router.

If you've encountered issues while setting up your home computers with the Windows Home Server Connector software, run through this quick checklist:

• Connect your home computer to your home network (using either a wired or a wireless connection), and make sure the home computer is on the same logical network as Windows Home Server.

• Make sure firewall software on your home computer is not blocking access to Windows Home Server.

• If your computer has been joined to a corporate network (such as a corporate laptop), check with the corporate network administrator about the IPsec policy. This may block access from the corporate computer to Windows Home Server.

For the most current information about Windows Home Server, see "Release Documentation for Windows Home Server."

Don't let an error message get you down. Use this document to troubleshoot problems that arise during setup of the Windows Home Server Connector software.

Use the Windows Home Server Toolkit for a complete suite of troubleshooting tools.

For answers to common issues and help with troubleshooting, visit Microsoft Windows Home Server Solution Center.

For troubleshooting resources and remedies, start at the Knowledge Base for Windows Home Server. Solutions are just a quick search away.

Discuss the details of Windows Home Server in community forums. No hot topic goes unexplored here.

It's a good idea to check the manufacturer's support site for information. Insights from the manufacturer may be required to answer questions about their particular products.

Stop by the community forums and dive into discussions on all the Windows Home Server subjects: software, hardware, add-ins and more.

Want the latest news? The Windows Home Server team regularly updates their blog with tips on how to protect, connect, and share your family's memories and media. Find insights, inspiration, and maybe even a few laughs.

Do you have ideas about how to make Windows Home Server even better? We'd love to hear them. Sign up for the Windows Home Server Connect program to submit and view suggestions.

Windows Home Server has inspired an active online user community. You can read all about these enthusiasts' experiences and ideas by visiting their blogs:

We Got Served
Microsoft Windows Home Server
Homeserver Blog (German)

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