Windows Home Server users can break open the champagne bottles as Microsoft has released the first beta version of Home Server and it comes with a fix for the data corruption bug that has plagued the OS since its release last year. The Power Pack 1 beta has a build number of 1771 and, in addition to the fix already mentioned it comes with features like:

- Support for PCs running Windows Vista x64 editions
- Backup of home server Shared Folders
- Easier, enhanced remote access capabilities
- Better energy efficiency
- Improved performance
- Chinese and Japanese versions

With this beta Microsoft is hoping to receive a lot of user feedback so if you want and can help downloaded via Microsoft Connect.