Windows Features Error: Windows couldn't complete the requested changes 0x800F0906

We hit this today:

Windows Features

Windows couldn't complete the requested changes.

Windows couldn't connect to the Internet to download necessary files. Make sure that you're connected to the Internet, and click "Retry" to try again.

Error code: 0x800F0906

Our search turned up the following KB:

• Microsoft Support: KB2734782 Error codes when you try to install the .NET Framework 3.5 in Windows 8 or in Windows Server 2012

The OS affected was Windows 8 Enterprise on a greenfield Windows Server 2012 Essentials virtualization setup.

The relevant point for us was in the WSUS settings as we set up WSUS in Group Policy with the appropriate WMI Filters for each operating system. We did _not_ make the respective changes recommended in the KB article though.

We made the necessary change to allow for the required files to be pulled down:

We then ran GPUpdate /Force on W2012E and the affected system.

We were then able to click the Retry button on the error window and the needed content was downloaded.

We were then able to move on with our tasks!

Philip Elder
MPECS Inc.
Microsoft Small Business Specialists
Co-Author: SBS 2008 Blueprint Book

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A Moment Of Inspiration For Tough Times

As mentioned in my previous post I spent quite a few years in the automotive industry before getting bit by the Computer Bug.

We are now in the midst of a huge change in our industry on so many fronts that many of us feel a little lost for direction.

This angst has been the general theme/feeling at SMB Nation right through to the SBS User Group event we attended while in Dallas last week. Many of us are feeling the pinch.

Henry Ford: The Underdog

Just think for a moment if Henry Ford had threw in the towel. Where would we be?

Most certainly not where we are today with our transportation systems being a very key aspect throughout our lives. Not to mention the advancements in production he is responsible for.

We can and will make the transition from SBS to the new Windows Server 2012 Essentials stack including Exchange 2013 as a part of that solution!

Philip Elder
MPECS Inc.
Microsoft Small Business Specialists
Co-Author: SBS 2008 Blueprint Book

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Windows Server 2012 Essentials Beta Download Available

The new Windows Server 2012 Essentials Beta has been released to the public:

• Microsoft Connect: Windows Server 2012 Essentials Beta

The Connect site can be used to file bugs if found while working with the new beta.

The Official SBS Blog also has a link that is direct to the Microsoft Download Site:

• SBS Blog: Download the beta release of Windows Server 2012 Essentials today!

The official announcement with the feature set can be found here:

• Windows Server Blog: Download the beta release of Windows Server 2012 Essentials today!

The two features that stand out for us is the client backup and the Remote Web Access ability. Our clients are used to using RWA for their access needs. Having client backup will be a big plus especially for firms that have mostly laptop users in and out of the office.

As mentioned and demonstrated in Third Tier's Webinar last night Exchange integration is possible on a WS2012e network and in the Console.

That means that our solution configuration has changed but the components will remain the "same" depending on which server services our clients want on-premises.

So far, so good.

More to come on WS2012e.

Philip Elder
MPECS Inc.
Microsoft Small Business Specialists
Co-Author: SBS 2008 Blueprint Book

*Our original iMac was stolen (previous blog post). We now have a new MacBook Pro courtesy of Vlad Mazek, owner of OWN.

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