About Dave Marchant

For me, Windows Home Server is very much a hobby as well as a very useful addition to the home computer network. I have been in the computer industry since the embryonic days of microprocessors having designed with some of the original 8-bit devices. In the past I have worked as UK Support Manager for a major PC manufacturer and I am currently IT Manager for a major Microsoft Gold Partner in the Business Products arena.
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WHS ClamAV Add-In Walkthrough

By on February 15, 2010 in Add-ins & Apps, Apps & Add-in Reviews, Reviews, Windows Home Server

Developer Al West has recently started on a development project to bring control of the popular ClamWin AV product to the WHS Console. This is a first look at how far he has got and the hopes for the future of this venture.

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TwonkyMedia Server Add-In Walkthrough

By on February 14, 2010 in Add-ins & Apps, Digital Media Receivers, Software, Windows Home Server, Xbox 360

A somewhat belated Add-In Walk Through for TwonkyMedia Server filling in some of the gaps in the available documentation and trying to make sense of the product in terms of its application on Windows Home Server.

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Having PC Backup Problems? We’ve Got the Answer!

By on February 3, 2010 in Windows Home Server

I have been spending quite a while on the forums recently picking up on what is a common problem which has not made it into our Wiki. Just what should you do when you have a PC that consistently fails to backup to your home server?

Here are a few steps you can take to try and get that elusive PC Backup working again.

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