WHS Client Restore 1.3
by Drashna Jael're on Aug.08, 2010, under Client Restore, Releases, X:\Files Edition
Due to a build up of enough “missing drivers” in the client restore disk, I’ve updated and re-released the XFiles Edition Client Restore disk. This should contain most, if not all the missing drivers that people have reported. If it doesn’t, please leave a comment with the specific chipset, and if possible a link to the successful version you used. Continue reading
Coming Soon
by Drashna Jael're on Jul.30, 2010, under Announcements, X:\Files Edition
I’ve been considering doing some posts about how exactly I put together the XFiles Editions for a while now. It is nothing really complicated, and half of it is already documented at We Got Served, or various outer places. But I figured there are plenty of people that would like to know how to and what to expect. So over the next couple of weeks, I’ll be documenting it over… Continue reading
Site Issues
by Drashna Jael're on Apr.21, 2010, under Announcements
Due to a number of issues I’ve had with the domain lately, I’ve redone the entire site. No more WordPress MU and it’s tendancy to rewrite and redirect everything.
Over the next few days, I’ll be redoing things and trying to make sure older links work… Continue reading
XFiles Edition – Server Installation v1.5.5
by Drashna Jael're on Jan.09, 2010, under Releases, Server Installation, X:\Files Edition
Doing some exploring, I’ve found a solution to the updates problem that we were having. So now, the ISO is updated to all but a few of the fewest updates. A couple of updates just didn’t want to install. Either by being integrated, or run later. But we have approximately 80 updates installed, without issue. Along with a lot of drivers. A few people had issues with it BSoDing, but hopefully it will be fixed. I used some other drivers, and it seems how I integrated them caused issues. But them being updated should have fixed that.
And most importantly, I’ve used the “Power Pack 3″ OEM disk hack to make sure you get PP3. Ironically, this is the only available PP3 OEM disk that you can obtain! But it should eliminate any and all issues with “cqvSvc.exe” issues that pop up a lot. Continue reading
Windows Home Server – Power Pack 3 Disk
by Drashna Jael're on Dec.15, 2009, under Server Installation, X:\Files Edition
Well, since Microsoft is dragging their collective feet on making a PP3 OEM disk for Home Server, I figured I might as well share with you all how to do so yourself. I’ve done it myself, and been using the server for close to a week now and no issues. Even activated just fine. And because I’ve had no issues with it so far, I think it is safe enough to share with you all.
If you’re interested, read on then! Continue reading
WHS Client Restore v1.2
by Drashna Jael're on Nov.30, 2009, under Client Restore, Releases, X:\Files Edition
With the release of Power Pack 3, updated media was released. Included in this media refresh was the Client Restore Disk. Specifically, a number of improvements have been made to the server discovery routines to better identify the server. And I believe, also to more accurately display the progress. Either way, this means that I need to rebuild the X:\Files Edition Client Restore Disk. The drivers have been updated again, specifically chipsets (907), lan (907) and mass storage (907). Also WLAN (812.3) support has been added for those wanting to grind their molars as they wait for wireless speeds. Additionally, we’ve added a Vista boot image that loads up a command prompt. This has access to a lot of the windows tools, such as diskpart, chkdsk, bcdedit, format, bootsect, and many others. This isn’t a fully featured “LiveCD” at the moment, but it is there to make the Recovery Disk a more robust, useful tool. Not just a restore disk. Now if only we could get Microsoft to see this light! Oh well. It keeps me busy in the meanwhile! Download of both the ISO and the flash drive archive and MD5 checksums here. Continue reading
Windows Home Server with Power Pack 3
by Drashna Jael're on Nov.24, 2009, under Announcements
Well, it looks like Microsoft has updated the server ISO. Yay! It means it will have PP3 out of the box. It also means that I’m back to the “drawing board” and have to rebuild the 1.5 disk. Yay for me… Continue reading
X:\Files Edition – Server Installation v1.5
by Drashna Jael're on Nov.15, 2009, under Releases, Server Installation, X:\Files Edition
20 Comments :customization, home server, install, oem, server, Server Installation, whs, X:\Files Edition more...X:\Files Edition Server Installation v1.5 – Almost Here
by Drashna Jael're on Nov.11, 2009, under Announcements, Server Installation, X:\Files Edition
I’m putting some finishing touches on the installer right now. And doing some verification.
Right now, it will install about sixty something updates after it’s finished installing the WHS components. I’m not integrating in updates anymore because it was causing too much of an issue doing so, and causing the installation to fail for a number of people. This means the install time is increased by about an hour. But hey… Continue reading
What is the X:\Files Edition?
by Drashna Jael're on Oct.27, 2009, under X:\Files Edition
Many of you that have found this site already know what the X:\Files Edition is. But I’m sure there are some of you that have been linked here or otherwise have stumbled across this site. Either way let me explain.
The X:\Files Edition is a project that myself and GaMeR started on for Windows Home Server. If you are familiar with the product (and if you are not, you should look… Continue reading
