Installing Add-ins

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You can install Add-ins from Windows Home Server Settings on the Windows Home Server Console.

Obtain the .msi file for the Add-in from the vendor, and then either copy the file to a hard drive on one of your home computers or insert the media in your home computer.

To install an Add-in

  1. On a home computer, right-click the Windows Home Server tray icon, and then click Shared Folders.

  2. In Shared Folders, double-click the Software folder.

  3. Double-click the Add-Ins folder.

  4. Copy the .msi file to the Add-ins folder.

  5. Close the Add-ins folder.

  6. Right-click the Windows Home Server tray icon, and then click Windows Home Server Console.

  7. Type the Windows Home Server password, and then click Next.

  8. Click Settings on the console.

  9. On Windows Home Server Settings, click Add-ins.

  10. Click the Available tab.

  11. Click Install to install the Add-in.

  12. Click OK on the Installation succeeded dialog box to restart the console.

  13. Reconnect to the console. If your new Add-in includes a console tab, the new tab now appears on the console.