Delete a Message Stuck in the Outbox

If you attempt to send a message that is too large for your mail server you may be unable to delete it from the Outbox. An error dialog will say that the MAPI spooler has begun sending the message.

First, try setting Outlook offline using the File, Offline menu. Wait about a minute or so or close Outlook and reopen.

If you are unable to delete the message while in offline mode or cannot go into offline mode, you'll need to change your default delivery location.

The following steps are for Outlook 2002/2003, the steps for older versions are the same, although the menus are different..

1. Add a new PST using the File, New, Outlook Data File menu.
   
2. Open the Email Accounts dialog on the Tools menu.
   
3. Select view or Change existing email accounts and click Next.
   
4. Select the new personal folders file from the Deliver new email to the following location list.
   
5. Click Finish and restart Outlook.
   
6. Show the folder list, using Ctrl+6 if necessary, and find the old Outbox. Delete the message.
   
7. Repeat steps 2, 3, 4, and 5 to restore the original pst as the default delivery location.
   
8. Show the folder list and move any new messages from the new pst to the original pst.
   
9. Right click on the new folder's name and Choose Close to remove it from your profile.

How to Reset / Recover Forgotten Windows NT / 2000 / XP / 2003 Administrator Password?

Disclaimer: Following information should be used only if its your system and you have forgotten account password. Don't use this information to access a system which is not yours without permission.

Many times we face this problem when we or our friends forget Windows XP password and can't log into Windows. So here we are posting a few methods / utilities which can be used to recover Windows password:

2nd Method:

Windows XP and further versions also provide another method to recover forgotten password by using "Reset Disk". If you created a Password Reset Disk in past, you can use that disk to reset the password. To know more about it, please visit following links:

How to create and use a password reset disk for a computer in a domain in Windows XP

How to Log On to Windows XP If You Forget Your Password or Your Password Expires

3rd Method:

If the above mentioned tricks don't work, then try following trick which is actually a loophole in Windows XP Setup and a big security hole:

A. Boot using Windows XP Setup CD and follow the instruction like Accepting EULA, etc.

B. When it asks to repair your existing Windows installation, accept it and press "R" to run the repair.

C. Setup will start repairing your Windows and will start copying files, etc.

D. After a few minutes setup will restart your system and when it restarts don't press any key when it shows "Press any key to continue..." otherwise Setup will start from the beginning. Don't press any key and setup will resume where it left.

E. Now it'll start doing other tasks and will show a small progressbar with a few details in left side.

F. Look carefully at the details and when it shows "Installing devices", press +F10 keys in your keyboard.

G. It'll open a Command Prompt window. Now type nusrmgr.cpl and press .

H. It'll open the same "User Accounts" window which you see in Control Panel.

I. Now you can remove or reset any account password without any problem.

4th Method:

There are many 3rd party utilities which claim to recover forgotten Windows password:

Windows Geeks Lost Forgotten Password Service:

Windows Geeks have a program that works instantly to remove any lost or forgotten password. With this program you can get back in very quickly:

Windows Geeks Lost Forgotten Password Service

Emergency Boot CD:

EBCD is a bootable CD, intended for system recovery in the case of software or hardware faults. It is able to create backup copies of normally working system and restore system to saved state. It contains the best system software ever created, properly compiled and configured for the maximum efficient use.

You may download image builder utility which creates image of bootable CD-ROM (.ISO file), plus basic set of system tools. When the image is ready, write it to CD-R or CD-RW, and then everytime you'll need convenient and powerful system tools they'll be just at hand.

It is easy to customize the disk for your needs. You can include to CD any program you like, or remake the structure of CD completely. All you need is to change a few lines in configuration XML files.

Download Link

Offline NT Password & Registry Editor:

This is a utility to reset the password of any user that has a valid (local) account on your NT system. You do not need to know the old password to set a new one. It works offline, that is, you have to shutdown your computer and boot off a floppydisk or CD. It'll detect and offer to unlock locked or disabled out user accounts. It is also an almost fully functional registry editor.

Download Link

Windows XP Login Recovery:

Login Recovery is a service to reveal user names and recover passwords for Windows NT, 2000, XP, 2003 and Vista. As long as you have physical access to the computer, your passwords can be recovered.

Download Link

Ultimate Boot CD (UBCD): [Thanks to Rakesh for recommending]

Ultimate Boot CD runs independently of any operating system. It will boot from any Intel-compatible machine, regardless of whether DOS/Windows/Linux/BeOS is installed on the machine. However, you do need an operating system and a ISO-capable CD writer software to create the Ultimate Boot CD from the downloaded ISO image file.

Download Link

5th Method:

If all fails, then simply reinstall Windows and create new accounts. To recover lost data, you can use Data recovery tools available on net but the chances will be very low to get data back.

That's all we can suggest. If you have any other method / tool, feel free to post here.

How to sync Outlook with Blackberry via USB

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Blackberry
• CD or Internet
• USB cable

1. Step 1

   Install Blackberry Desktop Manager via CD from manufacturer or you can download software from http://na.blackberry.com/eng/services/desktop/

2. Step 2

   Connect blackberry to your PC using a USB cable and let blackberry device driver install. When device driver install is complete, it will alert "hardware installed successfully" in your windows task tray.

3. Step 3

   Run Blackberry Desktop software and choose SYNCHRONIZE option.

4. Step 4

   Now choose CONFIGURE and you may select CONTACTS, CALENDAR, NOTES, and TASKS databases by clicking check boxes next to each. After you select each item, it will ask which application you would like to sync it with, you will choose OUTLOOK for all.

5. Step 5

   Now click OK out of all windows until you are at the main blackberry desktop manager screen. click SYNCHRONIZE. Make sure that the SYCHRONIZE ORGANIZER DATA check box is checked. Now click SYNCHRONIZE NOW to begin synchronization.

How To Change USB Power Options

1. Step 1

   Right-click the "My Computer" icon on your desktop. Select "Properties" from the menu options.

2. Step 2

   Click the "Hardware" tab in the screen that is displayed. At the bottom of this window, click the "Device Manager" button.

3. Step 3

   Click the "USB Device" from the list of hardware devices on your computer. This expands the tree that lists a selection of drivers. Double-click the "USB Root Hub" device. This opens a new window.

4. Step 4

   Click the "Power Management" tab. This is where any power options are changed for the corresponding USB port. Uncheck the box that is labeled "Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power." Click "Ok" to save changes.

5. Step 5

   Do the same for any other "USB Root Hub" devices listed in Device Manager. Once the settings are completed, close the "Properties" window.

How can I prevent users from connecting to a USB storage device?

To prevent users from connecting to USB storage devices, use one or more of the following procedures, as appropriate for your situation.

If a USB storage device is not already installed on the computer

If a USB storage device is not already installed on the computer, assign the user or the group and the local SYSTEM account Deny permissions to the following files:

• %SystemRoot%\Inf\Usbstor.pnf
• %SystemRoot%\Inf\Usbstor.inf

When you do this, users cannot install a USB storage device on the computer. To assign a user or group Deny permissions to the Usbstor.pnf and Usbstor.inf files, follow these steps:

1. Start Windows Explorer, and then locate the %SystemRoot%\Inf folder.
2. Right-click the Usbstor.pnf file, and then click Properties.
3. Click the Security tab.
4. In the Group or user names list, add the user or group that you want to set Deny permissions for.
5. In the Permissions for UserName or GroupName list, click to select the Deny check box next to Full Control.
   
   Note Also add the System account to the Deny list.
6. In the Group or user names list, select the SYSTEM account.
7. In the Permissions for UserName or GroupName list, click to select the Deny check box next to Full Control, and then click OK.
8. Right-click the Usbstor.inf file, and then click Properties.
9. Click the Security tab.
10. In the Group or user names list, add the user or group that you want to set Deny permissions for.
11. In the Permissions for UserName or GroupName list, click to select the Deny check box next to Full Control.
12. In the Group or user names list, select the SYSTEM account.
13. In the Permissions for UserName or GroupName list, click to select the Deny check box next to Full Control, and then click OK.

Let me fix it myself

Important This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you follow these steps carefully. For added protection, back up the registry before you modify it. Then, you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

322756 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322756/ ) How to back up and restore the registry in Windows

If a USB storage device is already installed on the computer, set the Start value in the following registry key to 4:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\UsbStor

When you do this, the USB storage device does not work when the user connects the device to the computer. To set the Start value, follow these steps:

1. Click Start, and then click Run.
2. In the Open box, type regedit, and then click OK.
3. Locate and then click the following registry key:
   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\UsbStor
4. In the details pane, double-click Start.
5. In the Value data box, type 4, click Hexadecimal (if it is not already selected), and then click OK.
6. Exit Registry Editor.

How to Install a Router to Use With a DSL Internet Connection

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• LAN card and power adapter
• Telephone cord (in case of an ADSL router)
• CD ROM with manual
• Ethernet cable
• DSL router

1. Step 1

   Ensure that you have all necessary equipment to connect the DSL router. This includes the router itself, CD ROM with manual, Ethernet cable, telephone cord (in case of an ADSL router) and power adapter. Contact the retailer or the manufacturer of the DSL router if any of the above equipment is missing.

2. Step 2

   Plug in the telephone line to the ADSL port of your router. This is applicable only if you have an ADSL connection. Note that in case of an ADSL connection, your Internet Service Provider (ISP) will use your telephone line to provide Internet access.

3. Step 3

   Plug the CAT5 (or CAT6) cable into the Internet port of your router in case on non-ADSL connections. In such cases, your Internet Service Provider would wire a CAT5 (or CAT6) cable specifically for your DSL connection. The end of this cable should be connected to the router.

4. Step 4

   Connect one end of another CAT5 cable (also known as Ethernet cable) to any of the Ethernet ports of your DSL router. Connect the other end to the LAN port of your computer or to the LAN port of your switch/hub if you plan to share the DSL connection on your network. Note that every computer to be connected with the router will require a LAN card installed.

5. Step 5

   Plug in the router to an electrical socket and power it on.

6. Step 6

   Switch on the computer and/or your network switch/hub.

7. Step 7

   Configure the router, the steps for which may vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. Read the user manual and installation guide for specific instructions. Usually the instructions are simple and easy to follow. You will need to input your IP address and a range of other parameters to set up the DSL router. These details will be provided by your ISP.

8. Step 8

   After configuring the DSL router, visit a few sites to ensure that you have DSL Internet access on your computer(s).

Import Pictures from Your Digital Camera to Windows Photo Gallery

Introduction

This guide shows you how to import pictures from your digital camera to Windows Photo Gallery for Windows Vista. You don’t need the bulky software that comes with your digital camera. Windows Vista will import the pictures for you as long as it finds the drivers for the camera when you plug it in for the first time.

Import Pictures

1. Plug your digital camera into your computer. Most digital cameras use a USB cable.
2. Turn your digital camera on and change its mode to enable it to be accessed by your computer if need be. See your digital camera’s manual if you need help with this.
3. If this is the first time your digital camera has been plugged in your computer drivers will need to be installed. Windows Vista will do this automatically for you.
4. An Auto Play window will pop-up asking you what to do. Since we’re importing picture from the digital camera lets select Import Pictures.

   

   Note: If you don’t want the auto play window to pop-up every time you plug in your digital camera check off Always do this for pictures before you click Import Pictures in the Auto Play window.

5. Before Windows Vista imports the pictures it lets you tag them. Think of tagging as associating a word like beach or sunset with the pictures. The tag you give the pictures that are about to be imported will be included in the name of the pictures by default. You can always add more tags to each picture after it’s imported.

   

   Note: You can change import settings by clicking Options. I’ll explain the import settings later in this guide.

6. Click Import and Windows Vista will start importing the pictures from your digital camera to your computer.

   

   Check off Erase after importing to erase the photos from your digital camera after Windows Vista imports them.

Import Settings

You can change the import settings by clicking Options in the Import Pictures and Video window.

Import to: Change the location the digital pictures will be saved when imported.

Folder name: Change how the folder the imported pictures will be imported to will be named.

File name: Change how the importer gives each imported picture its name.