You cannot restore files from Windows Server Essentials

June 10, 2015 by 4 Comments

LogoYou may be aware that a recent update broke the restore wizard that is a key component of client PC backup in Windows Server Essentials.

A hotfix was released that fixed the issue for Windows 7, but Windows 8 was not included.

Yesterday Microsoft updated the Hotfix to now include a Windows 8 version. Great news if you are waiting on file recovery. Slightly disappointing it has taken quite so long, but who knows maybe it was harder to fix on Windows 8!

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Robert Pearman is a UK based IT worker bee. He has been working within the IT Industry for what feels like forever. Robert likes Piña colada and getting caught in the rain, he also enjoys writing about Technology like PowerShell or System Automation but not as much as he used to. If you're in trouble, and you can find him, maybe you can ask him a question.

4 Responses to You cannot restore files from Windows Server Essentials

  1. Scott's avatar Scott says:
    June 10, 2015 at 6:47 pm

    Where is the Win 8 hotfix?

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  2. billf's avatar billf says:
    September 17, 2015 at 1:37 pm

    Hi Robert
    I have Win 7 clients on Server 2012 R2 Essentials. Which Hot fix do I use?

    Reply

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