Windows Home Server gets Windows 7 support

17.07.2009
The coming Power Pack 3 for the Windows Home Server operating system will let users backup and restore Windows 7 PCs, Microsoft Corp. said on Friday.

Microsoft said that the upgrade would also add compatibility with netbook computers and enhancements for multimedia fans.

However, Power Pack 3 of Home Server will not add backup or monitoring capability for Macs, a highly-sought-after feature, judging by interest -- and -- posted to online forums by Home Server users.

Microsoft is , a free update to Home Server that is similar to a Service Pack in the regular Windows. Microsoft hopes to release the final version before .

Other new features in Power Pack 3 will include libraries for Windows 7 that will let users more easily find multimedia content on other machines, and enhancements to Windows Media Center connectivity.

First introduced in late 2007, Windows Home Server is meant to be an easy-to-use backup server tool for home users. Microsoft is giving out free 180-day evaluation copies of the software.