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Check the directory for the database. Check the file name for the database. Run the repair utility to check the database file. Close any external application that uses the database file.

A different process might be using the file. Other applications will need to be shut down to free up available open files. Check the path to the database. Running the repair utility might help recover some data. In order to proceed, try closing other applications. Retry the operation. The default lock time is ms. The default lock timeout can be increased in the connection string using the ssce: default lock timeout property.

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If a network device is installed on the device, a generated machine ID will not be necessary. The metadata store cannot allocate more space on the device. There also might not be enough contiguous memory space. Try closing other applications.

The Make Message failed. The internal system objects and system lock tables are not updateable. The maximum length is characters. Ensure that other applications do not have the database open.

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Backing up the client computers Centralized backup of client computers to the Windows Home Server storage was a feature introduced in Windows Home Server V1.

If you have a bug report or a feature request and you want to make sure it gets on the Home Server team's radar, please make sure to file it using the proper form on the Microsoft Connect website. There are plenty of known issues look at the list. So please don't replace your current server with Vail, supplement it. Test it. Report all the bugs you find on Connect. Solution There is no workaround.

Description In the Japanese ja-jp language version, when you right-click a folder and select Properties, the OK , Cancel , and Apply buttons in the Folder Properties dialog box are not displayed. Issue Cannot purchase a non-Windows Live domain or transfer a non-Windows Live domain from a remote Dashboard session. Issue Using a non-Windows Live domain results in a certificate error. Solution There are not workarounds for this issue.

Hi Vail Beta testers! Both the release notes and the guide can be found in the download package for Vail. Thanks Jonas. Issue Dashboard performance is impacted if the Computers and Backup tab is kept open while client backups are in progress.

Description If the Dashboard is kept open on the Computers and Backup tab, while client backups are in progress, the Dashboard performance will slowly degrade. Solution If the Dashboard performance starts to degrade or if the Dashboard becomes unusable, restart the Dashboard, OR do not keep the Dashboard open on the Computers and Backup page while client backups are in progress.

Issue A client computer memory leak on client backup can become a performance issue on client computers with unsuccessful backups over an extended period.

Solution Reboot the client computer to clear memory, and then correct the issue causing backups to fail. Issue During a factory reset or server recovery the server restarts into WinPE and the firewall is disabled. Description This is expected behavior. Solution To help ensure that your server is safe during recovery, you should make sure that it is not connected to the Internet. Description In the following scenario, the affected volume s are not backed up: 1.

Solution To fix this issue: 1. Click the name of the computer, and then in the Task pane, click Set up backup for this computer or Customize back for this computer 3. Solution Restart the recovery CD, and then type the administrator password for the server. Solution Restart the computer one more time. Solution Backing up the server using a home computer is not supported.

Solution The following steps assume that a backup of the home computer backup database is available on an external disk. Issue After the storage check and repair task completes, the storage goes offline.

Solution You should restart your server after running the storage check and repair task. Description Running low-level software storage tools—for example, defragmentation, full disk encryption, or volume imaging—on server folders may cause issues. Solution Avoid running these tools on server folders. Issue During connector software installation, pop-up window is displayed that asks if you want to install a device driver.

Description A backup virtual device driver is installed during home computer join. Solution Click Yes in the pop-up window to install the device driver. Description If auto logon is set for the user account, it is overwritten when you install the connector software. Solution After you install the connector software, retain the password for the user account and reset auto logon for the account.

Solution 1. Solution It is recommended that Western Digital hard disk drives with Advanced Format not be used as the primary hard disk drive on the server. Issue Computers with Windows language packs installed cannot join the server.

Description Connecting a client computer to a server will fail unexpectedly if you have any Windows language packs installed and one of them is in use. Solution Change your Windows display language to match the underlying parent language of your Windows installation. If your question applies to Windows Live OneCare, please use the appropriate forum folders. If you are an Office or Office download customer, you were sent an email message containing the product key when you first set up your account.

The email would have come from the domain trymicrosoftoffice. Frequently Asked Questions. In the System information screen, find the System type entry. This will indicate what type of processor your device has. Windows 7 The product key is located inside the box that the Windows DVD came in, on the DVD, on the receipt or confirmation page for a digital purchase, or in a confirmation email that shows you purchased Windows. Academic Products Your product key is located on the receipt page when you purchase or in the Order History section of the WebStore from which you ordered the software.

Devices Pre-installed with Windows Before using operating system copies from this site for install, re-install or recovery on devices with pre-installed operating systems, see your device manufacturer or reseller for the customized drivers and applications specific to your machine. After you've created the installation media, do one of the following to install Windows: Connect the USB flash drive to the PC where you want to install Windows, browse to it in File Explorer, then open the setup.

Follow the instructions in setup. Windows 7 Pre-installed: We strongly recommend you contact the device manufacturer for support. What is a product key? If you purchased Office on a traditional disc the product key should be located inside the package on a label on the card opposite the disc holder on the left side of the DVD case.

If you purchased an Office product key card the product key should be located inside the package on a label on the left side of the case. If the product key is not inside the package, please review the instructions in the package. If you purchased a new computer with Office preloaded the manufacturer of your computer should have included either media or a Microsoft Product Identifier card in the box that has the product key.

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