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HP forwarded the following guidance on Windows Home Server Power Pack 1, which is heading to automatic updates today: 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. HP is providing guidance for these 3 user scenarios: 1. PowerPack 1 installed, but no HP MediaSmart Server Software Update 1.3 or optional Add-ins installed. 2. HP MediaSmart Server Software Update1.3 installed, optional Add-ins installed, but WHS PowerPack 1 not installed. 3. A newly purchased HP MediaSmart Server w/ neither WHS PowerPack 1 nor HP MediaSmart Server Software Update 1.3 or optional Add-ins installed. Please note It has been found that installing Windows Home Server PowerPack 1 and the two optional Add-ins from HP concurrently can utilize the majority of the resources on the Server during the install and initiation process. This may result in slow response times from the Server until each of these upgrades has completed their tasks. If you have installed other Add-ins or software packages that are active during the initial PowerPack 1 and MSS Software Update1.3 install and initiation processes on the Server, there may be an additional lag in response time. It has also been reported that the Windows Home Server Console can become unresponsive during this time. Once all applications have completed their tasks, the Server will return to normal operations. Overview WHS Power Pack 1 provides a range of new enhancements, including support for

byPaul Thurrott