Why does Microsoft keep breaking my WHS 2011?

fedupwithit 1 Reputation point
2021-03-02T10:50:12.493+00:00

I have a legitimate oem copy of WHS 2011, installed on an HP Proliant Microserver. Every now and then I get a message that it is not a legitimate copy and the original validation link fails, I assume because MS has ended support for it. It also seems to have received an update somewhere along the way which flags it as Server 2008, which is what I assume WHS 2011 was built on. I have previously driven myself half mad trying to find a UK MS support number, is there any known way to resolve this and prevent it from reoccurring?

Windows Home Server 2011
Windows Home Server 2011
A Microsoft server product that is designed to connect personal computers, digital devices, and printers in the home. Windows Home Server centralizes storage and access of images, music, personal documents and video.
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  1. Karlie Weng 14,641 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
    2021-03-03T05:45:02.593+00:00

    Hello @fedupwithit

    WHS 2011 was a fairly reliable home server built on Server 2008 R2. For a Windows operating system (especially a server OS), it was extremely cheap at launch (just $99 for up to 10 clients). However, it has since been discontinued. And therefore no license keys being generated in the future. If you find that you still need a home server, you'll need to shell out some money on a Server Essentials OS. Otherwise, most people could just get by with using Windows 10 these days.

    Windows Home Server 2011 will remain available as an OEM embedded product until December 31, 2025, and will remain available in all other current channels until December 31, 2013

    Best Regards
    Karlie

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