On 23 November 2010, Microsoft announced that Drive Extender would be removed from Windows Home Server 2011.[2] This led to public outcry in the announcement's comments section. Criticism of Drive Extender's removal mainly related to it being seen as a core feature of Windows Home Server and a key reason for adoption.[23] As a replacement for Drive Extender, Microsoft stated that OEMs would use RAID on their Windows Home Server products.