Criticism of Drive Extender's removal is mainly related to it being seen as a core feature of Windows Home Server and a key reason for adoption. This announcement has led to 'astonishment and outrage' from testers and users. On 23 November 2010, Microsoft announced that Drive Extender would be removed from Windows Home Server 2011. Windows 7 is recommended to install Windows Home Server 2011. System requirements System requirementsġ.3 GHz x86-64 Dual Core or 1.4 GHz x86-64 Single Core This prompted the response 'Time will tell' by Microsoft Windows Home Server Product Planner Todd Headrick, but by the time of the public beta Microsoft had decided not to integrate Windows Media Center with 'Vail'. Initial speculation by technology columnist Mary Jo Foley fueled the idea that 'Vail' would integrate with Windows Media Center. No new features have been announced by Microsoft, but reportedly will include additional entertainment capabilities, including web-based media functionality 2 Update Rollup 3 Beta announced for Windows Home Sever 2011.
