Bare Metal Recovery of Windows 8/2012 Using Windows Recovery Environment

Bare Metal Recovery of Windows 8/2012 Using Windows Recovery Environment

Posted on 28/07/2014 by Kondratiev Aleksey

Hello everyone!

Some time ago, I decided to test the backup and restore functions of my system and discovered a few pitfalls that I want to share with you. Below is a step-by-step guide on how to perform a bare metal recovery of Windows 8 or Windows Server 2012 using a backup created with the Windows backup solution.

Let’s assume that we already have a successful remote backup stored on a network share.

Step-by-Step Recovery Process

Step 0: Prepare the System

• Create a new virtual machine or set up a physical server.
• Configure the network, disks, and other settings.
• Power on the system using Windows installation media.

Step 1: Enter Windows Recovery Environment

• Boot into the Windows Recovery Environment (Winre).
• Select Advanced options.
• Click System Image Recovery.

Step 2: Handle Missing System Image Error

• The system will scan for available backups but won’t find any.
• Click the Cancel button when prompted.

Step 3: Search for a System Image on the Network

• Go to Advanced settings.
• Select Search for a system image on the network.
• When prompted, confirm network access by clicking Yes.
• Specify the network location of the backup.
• Enter the credentials for accessing the shared backup.

Step 4: Fix Network Path Error (0×80070035)

At this point, you may encounter the error:
"The network path was not found. (0×80070035)"

This happens because Microsoft did not include network initialisation steps in the restore wizard. To fix this, follow the workaround below.

Workaround: Manually Initialise Network and Restart Recovery

Step 5: Open Command Prompt

• Instead of selecting System Image Recovery, choose Command Prompt.

Step 6: Initialise Network

• Run the following command:

wpeinit

Step 7: Configure Network Interface

• Use the netsh command to set a static IP address:

netsh interface ipv4 set address name="Local Area Connection" source=static address=192.168.0.5 mask=255.255.255.0 gateway=192.168.0.1

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Step 8: Test Network Configuration

• Verify connectivity using ping:

ping

Step 9: Start the Restore Wizard Manually

• Run the recovery wizard using:

bmrui.exe

Step 10: Repeat the Recovery Process

• Go back to Step 3 and follow the recovery steps again.
• This time, the system should successfully detect the backup and restore your system.

Step 11: Celebrate! 🎉

Your system is now restored!

Final Thoughts

This method ensures that network initialisation is properly handled, allowing Windows to detect and restore from a network backup. If you encounter any issues, feel free to leave a comment, and I’ll be happy to help!

Let me know if you need any refinements or additional details! 

How to Log Off, Restart and Shut Down Windows 8 PC?

Actually Microsoft has removed Start button and Start Menu from Windows 8 and that's why you can't select restart, shut down, etc options from there. (You can enable the Start button and Start menu in Windows 8 

The new Start Screen also doesn't provide any direct shortcut to restart or shut down the PC, then how to turn your system off?

Don't worry! Although there are no direct options given in Windows 8 but here in this tutorial we are going to share lots of ways to lock, log off, restart and shut down your Windows 8 PC:

METHOD 1: Using Ctrl+Alt+Del Key Combination

It doesn't matter whether you are on new Start Screen or Windows 8 Desktop, simply press the good old Ctrl+Alt+Del key combination and it'll show following screen:

Now you can lock, log off or switch between users. If you want to restart or shut down your system, click on the turn off icon given at the bottom-right corner and select the desired option.

METHOD 2: Using New Charms Bar

Again this method works for both Start Screen and Desktop. Simply move your mouse cursor at the extreme top-right corner and it'll show the new Charms bar. Click on "Settings" charm and it'll show a sidebar in right-side of screen.

There you can click on "Power" button and select the desired option.

METHOD 3: Using Alt+F4 Key Combination

This method only works for Desktop. Click on Taskbar and press Alt+F4 keys together. It'll show following dialog box:

Now you can select the desired option from drop-down menu and click on OK button.

METHOD 4: Using User Details Shown at Start Screen

This method only works for Start Screen. It allows you to lock or log off in Windows 8.

Simply click on your username or avatar shown at the top-right corner of Start Screen and there you can select the desired option:

That's it. These all are the easiest and quickest ways to log off, restart and shut down a Windows 8 PC. Please feel free to share more ways if you know in your comment...

Also check:

• Shutdown Panel: Freeware to Provide Easy and Quick Access to Power Options in Windows
• Add Cascading Menu for Restart, Shutdown, Other Power Options in Desktop Context Menu of Windows 8

How to Fix a Corrupted User Profile in Windows 7

How to Fix a Corrupted User Profile in Windows 7

Your user profile is a collection of settings that personalize your computer experience, including desktop backgrounds, screen savers, pointer preferences, and sound settings. If you receive an error message stating that your user profile might be corrupted, you can try to repair it by creating a new profile and transferring your files.

Before Creating a New Profile

Sometimes, Windows may fail to read your user profile correctly due to antivirus scans or system errors. Before proceeding, restart your computer and try logging in again. If the issue persists, follow the steps below.

Step 1: Create a New User Profile

To create a new user profile, you must first create a new user account. The process varies depending on whether your computer is part of a domain or a workgroup.

If Your Computer is on a Domain

1. Open Microsoft Management Console:
• Click the Start button.
• Type mmc in the search box and press Enter.
• If prompted, enter administrator credentials.
2. Add Local Users and Groups:
• In the left pane, click Local Users and Groups.
• If unavailable, go to File > Add/Remove Snap-in.
• Select Local Users and Groups, click Add, then Finish.
3. Create a New User:

• Click the Users folder.
• Go to Action > New User.
• Enter the required details and click Create.
• Click Close and restart your PC.

If Your Computer is in a Workgroup

1. Open User Accounts:
• Click Start > Control Panel > User Accounts and Family Safety > User Accounts.
2. Create a New Account:

• Click Manage another account (enter administrator credentials if prompted).
• Select Create a new account.
• Enter a name, choose an account type, and click Create Account.
• Restart your PC.

Step 2: Copy Files to the New User Profile

Once the new profile is created, transfer files from the old profile.

1. Log in as a Different User

Log in using an account other than the new user or the corrupted profile.

2. Access the Old Profile

1. Open Computer from the Start menu.
2. Navigate to C:\Users\Old_Username (replace Old_Username with the previous profile name).
3. Enable hidden files:

• Press Alt, go to Tools > Folder Options.
• Click the View tab.
• Select Show hidden files, folders, and drives.
• Uncheck Hide protected operating system files and confirm.

3. Copy Files

1. Select all files except:
• Ntuser.dat
• Ntuser.dat.log
• Ntuser.ini
2. Click Edit > Copy (press Alt if the menu is hidden).
3. Navigate to C:\Users\New_Username (replace New_Username with the new profile name).
4. Click Edit > Paste.

4. Log in to the New Profile

Log off and sign in with the new user account.

5. Import Email Data (If Needed)

If you use an email program, import your messages and contacts before deleting the old profile.

Final Steps

If everything works correctly, you can delete the old profile. If the issue persists, contact customer support:

• Click Start > Help and Support.
• Select More support options at the bottom of the window.

By following these steps, you can restore your user profile and regain access to your personalized settings. Let me know in the comments if you need further assistance! 

Steps to Stop Automatic Restart After BSOD on Windows 7

Steps to Stop Automatic Restart After BSOD on Windows 7

1. Open the Start Menu

Click on the Start button and navigate to the Control Panel.

2. Access System Settings

Inside the Control Panel, locate and select the System option.

3. Go to Advanced System Settings

On the left-hand side of the System window, click on Advanced system settings. This will open the System Properties window.

4. Modify Startup and Recovery Settings

Under the Advanced tab, look for the Startup and Recovery section and click on Settings.

5. Disable Automatic Restart

In the Startup and Recovery window, find the option labelled Automatically restart. Uncheck this box, then click OK to save your changes.

By following these steps, your Windows 7 computer will stop rebooting immediately after a BSOD, allowing you to read the error code on the screen and take further action.

Why This is Important

When the "Automatically restart" option is enabled, Windows will reboot as soon as the BSOD appears—often too fast for you to read the error details. This makes diagnosing issues incredibly difficult. If, like me, you were unable to boot into Safe Mode or had no Windows repair disc available, disabling this option will allow you to capture the error code and find a solution.

I personally faced a situation where Windows wouldn’t boot into Safe Mode or respond to the "Start Windows Normally" option. Without a CD/DVD drive for a repair disc, I had to reinstall Windows via a USB drive. However, by disabling automatic restart, you can pause the BSOD screen, note the error code, and troubleshoot more effectively.

Final Thoughts

Whether you’ve encountered a BSOD before or not, it’s a good idea to disable the Automatic Restart option as a precaution. That way, if you ever face a BSOD, you’ll have enough time to gather the necessary error information and resolve the issue efficiently.

Have you encountered a BSOD? Let’s discuss!

If you've experienced this issue or have questions, feel free to leave a comment below. I'll do my best to provide helpful solutions and tips!

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From the System window, select the option Advanced system settings, located along the left side of the window.

Finally, select the Settings button listed under the Startup and Recovery, Advanced tab of System Properties.

This will launch the Startup and Recovery panel, where you should uncheck the option Automatically restart and click the OK button to apply.

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Lost Windows 7 Install Disc? Create a New One From Scratch

If you’ve misplaced your Windows 7 install disc, which may be the actual discs that came with your PC or a retail Windows 7 install disc that you bought separately, then reinstalling Windows can be a bit frustrating. However, there is a very simple way to create your own Windows 7 install disc for Home Premium, Professional or Ultimate in 32 or 64-bit versions, from scratch.

1. Identify the Version of Windows 7 and Product Key

The Windows 7 Product Key is essential for reinstalling Windows and getting it activated. If you purchased your PC from a manufacturer, the product key may be printed on a label that is attached to the computer’s case. It may also be printed on some documentation that came with your PC.

If you purchased a retail of copy of Windows 7, then the product key may be printed on the box or included as documentation.

The version of Windows 7 is also important, as product keys will only work with certain versions of Windows. You will learn more about this in the next step. To identify your version of Windows 7, simply launch theStart Menu, right-click on Computer and select Properties from the context menu. Of course, you could also look on the box or documentation that came with the Windows 7 purchase.

2. Download a Copy of Windows 7

The next step is to of course download a copy of Windows 7 that will eventually be burned to disc or moved to a USB drive. There are a ton of links on the internet to download Windows 7, but be careful where you download Windows 7 from as many of these links may contain malicious or tampered versions of Windows 7.

A safe and recommended download source is Digital River, an authorized Microsoft software retailer. I purchased Windows 7 from them initially, and thankfully, they keep updated links to most of their downloads. So, start by downloading a copy of Windows 7. Make sure you download the correct Windows version that matches your key (came with your PC)!

64-bit Windows 7

• Home Premium
• Professional
• Ultimate

32-bit Windows 7

• Home Premium
• Professional
• Ultimate

3. Create a Windows Install Disc or Bootable USB Drive

The Windows 7 USB/DVD download tool is a free utility from Microsoft that will allow you to burn the Windows 7 download to disc or create a bootable USB drive.

At this point, you have now replaced your misplaced Windows install disc with either another disc or a bootable Windows 7 USB drive!

4. Download Drivers (optional)

If your PC requires certain drivers for full functionality, you may also want to download these drivers and install them with Windows.

Start by using Google or your search engine of choice to search the web for your particular PC and exact model, followed by keyword drivers. You should be able to find a quality link to a list of drivers that you need to download for your PC.

5. Prepare the Drivers (optional)

Once you’ve downloaded the drivers for your PC, you will need to move them to a removable disk or disc so that they can be used once you’ve installed Windows. Thus, you have a few options:

5a Burn the Drivers to Disc

This is very simple and can be done with any blank CD or DVD and a PC that utilizes an optical drive with CD or DVD writing functionality.

Simply insert the CD or DVD into the computer’s optical drive, create a new folder on the desktop containing all of the drivers and burn the folder to disc using the built-in Windows 7 burning option.

5b Copy the Drivers to a USB Drive

Simply insert any high capacity USB drive into an available USB port on your PC and drag the drivers to the drive to copy them.

6. Install Drivers

Once you’ve reinstalled Windows, simply insert the disc containing the drivers or USB drive with the drivers (step 5a, 5b) and proceed to install the drivers for your PC.

7. Create a Bootable Windows 7 USB Drive with Drivers already installed (alternative method)

Proceed to download a Windows 7 ISO (links above), but instead of using the USB to DVD utility, jump to our article on creating a custom Windows 7 image.

That’s basically all there is to it. Lost Windows 7 install DVD? Now you can simply replace it or create a bootable USB drive. Thank you for stopping by the site for today’s post.

System Restore Points Missing in Windows 7? How To Solved??

I recently ran into a problem where all my restore points in Windows 7 were disappearing. If I created a system restore point and then restarted the PC, the restore point would be gone! I could not figure out why this was happening, but after doing some research I managed to get the problem fixed.
In this article, I’ll write about a few methods you can try if your restore points are missing in Windows 7. If you’re still having issues with missing restore points, post a comment and I’ll try to help.

Method 1 – Disable System Restore

The first thing you can try to do is disable system restore. How does this help? Well, the backups are stored in the System Volume Information folder. If this folder gets corrupted, then you will have to delete it. You can do this by disabling System Restore and then enabling it again.
Right-click on My Computer and choose Properties. Then click on the System Protection link.

Then click on the Configure button on the System Protection tab. You should also see that it says On for the current drive.

Now go ahead and click on the Turn off system protection radio button and click OK.

You’ll get a message asking if you really want to do this. Note that doing this will delete all previous restore points since that backup folder is being deleted.

Restart your computer and then go back and turn System Protection back on. Now try to manually create a restore point and see if it disappears when you restart the machine.

Method 2 – Check Disk Space Usage

Following from above, if you go to Computer, Properties, System Protection, click on Configure, there is also a section pertaining to disk space usage. Make sure that this value is not something tiny. System Restore needs a certain amount of space and old restore points will automatically be deleted if there is not enough space on the disk.

Another thing to check is the actual disk space left on your hard drive. Sometimes you may not realize and suddenly you only have a 100 MB free on your hard disk! That would also be something that would prevent system restore points from being created.

Method 3 – Check Antivirus & Other Programs

Mostly, antivirus programs won’t cause this problem, but on occasion you could run into some setting or program that prevents the creation of certain files. It’s worth turning off the protection for a little while, creating the restore points and seeing if they stick around. For example, McAfee Quick Clean has an option called “System Restore Point Cleaner” that will do jus that, so be careful.
Also, other third-party application can cause this issue, so you’ll have to try and remember what programs you installed on your machine before the problem started occurring. This is especially true of those disk cleanup or tune-up programs that say they can make your computer 100% faster by running their software. A lot of times those programs do dangerous things to your system by turning off all kinds of stuff you would otherwise want to keep on. One program that came up was DisKeeper.
One user who had this problem found out that the issue was being caused by Microsoft Office 97. No clue why that person was using Office 97, but it was causing a registry conflict with Windows 7 and preventing the creation of restore points. If you don’t have Office 97 installed, it could be some other program.

Method 4 – Try Safe Mode

The other thing you can try is to create a restore point while in Safe Mode. If you can’t figure out which program or service is causing the issue and preventing system restore from working, you can still possibly create one by going to Safe Mode and then creating it. It may not work for some, but it seems to be a viable option for others.

Method 5 – Dual Boot System

If you are dual booting Windows 7 with another operating system like Windows XP, Vista or Windows 8 and both operating systems are on the same physical disk, one OS may be causing problems with the other. Whenever you restart, the restore points may get deleted. I’m not exactly sure what specific setup would cause this, but it has been reported by users who dual boot, especially with Windows XP. Trying removing the dual boot or installing each operating system on it’s own disk.

Method 6 – Possible Virus

A lot of viruses will erase your restore points, so you can never restore your computer to a previous time. It’s a good idea to run a full virus scan at this point if nothing else is working. Also, it’s best to run the virus scan before Windows actually loads. You can do this using Windows Defender Offline.

Method 7 – Chkdsk & SFC

Lastly, you can try to run Chkdsk /f in Windows 7 and see if there are any problems on the disk. You can also open a command prompt and type in sfc /scannow, which will scan all Windows files and replace corrupt or missing system files.
Hopefully, one of these solutions will fix your problem with missing restore points in Windows 7. If not, post a comment here and I’ll try to help. Enjoy!

How To Change Start Menu Name In XP

USE AT YOUR OWN RISK

1) with notepad or a text editor open the file c:\windows\system32\restore\filelist.xml (you might need to change it's properites from read only first by right clicking on the file and selecting properties, then remove the tick from the read only checkbox) 
2) add the following line to the first section to exclude explorer.exe from the protected file list 
- %windir%explorer.exe 
3) save the file (and apply the read only properties back if you wish) 
The next 2 steps actually modify the explorer.exe file that is the windows shell so back it up first if you are uncertain what you are doing (to back up the file, open a cmd window and type - 
copy c:\windows\explorer.exe c:\windows\explorer.bak) 
4) Open the file c:\windows\explorer.exe with your exe editor and edit the text in following lines 
String Table > 37 > 1033 
String Table > 38 > 1033 
You just edit the text inside the "Start" to what ever you want and compile if necessary (depends on your exe editor - you will if you use ResHack) 
5) save the file as (file > save as) explorer.xp (back up this file to another disk if you want to save a bit of hassle after you recover the machine next time) 
6) restart the machine and start tapping F8 to get the start menu - choose safe mode with command prompt 
7) log on as Administrator and you'll be presented with a cmd prompt 
8) To copy the modified file just type 
copy c:\windows\explorer.xp c:\windows\explorer.exe 
assuming that's where you saved it to with your exe editor)

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How to Send Bulk Emails Using Mail Merge in Microsoft Word

How to Send Bulk Emails Using Mail Merge with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook

If you're planning an email campaign and want to send personalised messages in bulk using Microsoft Office tools, this guide is for you. Mail Merge is a powerful feature in MS Word that works with Excel and Outlook to help you send bulk emails easily and professionally.

Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you send bulk emails using MS Word, Excel, and Outlook. Be sure to follow every step carefully for successful results.

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✅ Step 1: Check MS Outlook and Your Excel Sheet

• First, make sure your MS Outlook is working properly and is set as your default email client.

• Next, open your Excel data sheet that contains your mailing list.

  • Important: Your Excel sheet should include only email addresses (no extra characters like commas or semicolons).

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📝 Step 2: Create Your Email in MS Word

• Open Microsoft Word and insert your emailer image or document content.

• Click on the Mailings tab from the top menu.

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📤 Step 3: Set Up the Mail Merge for Email

1. In Word, go to:
   Mailings → Start Mail Merge → E-Mail Messages

2. Click:
   Select Recipients → Use an Existing List

3. Browse your computer and select your Excel file that contains the list of email addresses. Click Open, then choose the correct sheet (usually “Sheet1”).

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✏️ Step 4: Edit Recipient List (If Needed)

• After selecting the list, click on:
  Edit Recipient List
  This allows you to fix or remove any incorrect emails before sending.

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📧 Step 5: Finish & Send Your Emails

1. Click on:
   Finish & Merge → Send E-Mail Messages

2. A new pop-up window (Send Email) will appear:

   •  Select the column from your Excel file that contains the email addresses (e.g., Email).

   • Subject Line: Type the subject of your campaign email (e.g., "Product Launch – May 2025").

   • Mail Format: Choose HTML for formatting and images.

   • Click All, then click OK.

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✅ Final Step: Check Your MS Outlook

• Open MS Outlook to verify that all the emails have been sent successfully.

• Sent emails will appear in the Outbox or Sent Items folder, depending on your settings.

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🛠️ Quick Tip for Best Results:

• Always test with one or two email IDS first to ensure your formatting and message are working as expected.

• Make sure you are connected to the internet and logged into Outlook before sending.

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Conclusion:

Using Mail Merge with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook is a great way to send personalised emails to multiple recipients in one go. It’s perfect for campaigns, newsletters, and official communication. With the right setup and a clean Excel list, your email campaign can go out smoothly and professionally.

Thanks for reading! If you have any questions or run into issues, feel free to leave a comment below. I’m here to help!

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Let me know if you'd like a version tailored for newer Office versions (like Office 365) or screenshots to guide users visually.

2. Now, Click on Mailing => Start Mail Merge => E-Mail Messages  Like....

3.Now Click On Select Recipients =>Then Click on Use Existing List => Then Select Open =>Select List One. Like....

4. Click on Edit  Recipient List For Editing Any errors....

5. Then Click on Finish and Merge => Send Email Messages....Like.....

6. Then Open A New Dropbox, Then Fill Up The Box...

                 TO: Select from drop-down (Mail ID)
  Subject Line: Type the Name of Campaign
  Mail Format: HTML

Then Click On
All
Then ....OK


Then You Can  Check Your MS Outlook, the mail is sent to all users.

Generic Host Process for Win32 Services has encountered a problem...How To Solve This?

1. 1st Option You  uninstalled SP3 and disabled windows update; everything is OK now!

2. 2nd Option is fixed it by booting into the recovery console and using CHKDSK to fix disk errors.  The volume was not marked "dirty" so had to use the option to force a detailed check, and ran it again with the "fix" option.



3. 3rd And use full Option is 

• Copy the following code [only the Red codes].
  

  @ECHO off
  
  Echo Coded by http://hubpages.com/profile/rancidTaste
  
  reg  add  HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\netbt\parameters  /v  TransportBindName  /t REG_SZ  /d  ""  /f
  
  reg  add  HKLM\Software\Microsoft\OLE  /v  EnableDCOM  /t  REG_SZ  /d  "N"  /f
  
  Echo Coded by http://hubpages.com/profile/rancidTaste
  
  Echo Generic Host Error Problem Is Fixed, Press any key to continue
  
  pause

  2. Open a notepad and paste the above copied content to the notepad.
  3. Save the file as GenericHostErrorProblem.bat and close it.
  4. Double-click on GenericHostErrorProblem.bat and run it.
  5. After fixing or removing the errors, it will ask you to press any key to finish.
  6. Press any key and that's all to fix the problem Generic Host Process For Win32 Services Encountered A Problem and needs to close.

  

Error 0x800CCC0B when sending email

The 0x800CCC0B error when trying to send email through outlook express is a common error that is often encountered on an attempt to send your first email from third party email services such as gmail (google mail) using outlook express. The POP account may appear to work fine and you are able to receive email without a problem. This is because the SMTP 0x800CCC0B error will only occur when sending email.

An unknown error has occurred. Subject 'test', Account: 'pop.gmail.com', Server: 'smtp.gmail.com', Protocol: SMTP, Port: 465, Secure(SSL): Yes, Error Number: 0x800CCC0B

This error can occur because your email provider does not allow messages to be sent via (SMTP) without server authentication. The fix is relatively easy and is outlined in the following simple solution:

How to Fix the 0x800CCC0B Outlook Express error:

1. From Outlook Express, navigate to Tools > Accounts
2. Select the account that is encountering the error from the list and then click Properties
3. Navigate to the Servers tab and check the My server requires authentication box under Outgoing Mail Server, then click OK






4. Now, simply try to resend the email by clicking the Send/Recv button

If all goes well, you should now be able to send email!

How to backup Outlook Express E Mail Messages

There are times when a Windows user might want to back up important Outlook Express E-Mail Messages. I always create a message backup just before reformatting a computer or when moving essential information from one computer to another. This tutorial assumes the user is working with Microsoft Outlook Express 6.

Creating a backup of Outlook Express E-Mail Messages:

1. Open Outlook Express
2. From the menu, select Tools-> Options-> Maintenance and then click the Store Folder button
   
3. From the Window that pops up, copy the folder path to the Message Store Location
   
4. Now, click Start-> My Computer , then paste the Store Location into the address section and click go
5. Next, copy all of the .dbx files from the folder to a new location
   

(The .dbx files corespond to your local folders in Outlook Express and contain all of your E-Mail Messages)
Restoring Outlook Express E-Mail Messages:

1. Open Outlook Express
2. Select File-> Import-> Messages from the menu, then select Microsoft Outlook Express 6 from the Import Window and click next
3. Now select the option to import mail from OE6 store directory, click ok and browse to the folder where you saved the .dbx files and click next to import the .dbx files

Importing and Exporting Address Books in MS Outlook 2007

The following instructions explain how to import address books from other email clients to use in MS Outlook 2007, as well as how to export your MS Outlook 2007 address book for use in other email clients.
Importing to MS Outlook 2007
Exporting from MS Outlook 2007

Importing to MS Outlook 2007

To import an address book from another email client:

• Start MS Outlook.

• Go to File on the menu bar, and select Import and Export

• In the Import and Export Wizard window, select the Import from another... option.
• Click Next.

• In the Import a File window, select the Comma Separated Values (Windows) option.
• Click Next.

• If prompted to install a translator, click Yes

• In the Import a File window, click the Browse button and locate a *.csv file located on your computer.
• When you have found it, click Open then Next.

• You may need to adjust some of the fields before completing the Import. When you are finished, click OK.

• In the Import a File window, click Finish, and the address book file will be imported into Outlook.

Exporting from MS Outlook 2007

To export your MS Outlook 2007 address book for use in another email client:

• Start Outlook.

• Go to File on the menu bar, and select Import and Export.

• In the Import and Export Wizard window, select the Export to a file option
• Click Next.

• In the Export a File window, select the Comma Seperated Values (Windows) option.
• Click Next.

• In the Export a File window, select Contacts as the folder to export from.
• Click Next.

• In the Export a File window, click Browse and select a location to save your *.csv file on your computer (e.g. your desktop).
• Give it a name and press Save, followed by Next.

• In the Export a File window, insure that the actions are to export "Contacts from folder: Contacts.

• Click Finish when you are done, and your address book will be exported.

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How to Set Out of Office (Auto Reply) in Outlook 2003, 2007, 2010 and 2013

The following instruction is fit for Outlook 2003 and 2007. It is also fit for Outlook 2010 and 2013 without Exchange Server. If your email account is connecting to Microsoft Exchange Server,


Step 1: Create a new mail message. You should type some text in this mail, for example:

Out of Office AutoReply
Thank you for your email. I’m out of the office and will be back on November 25. During this period I will have LIMITED access to my email. For immediate assistance please contact me on my cell phone at 123456879.




Step 2: Click File > Save As to save the message as Outlook Template.

Note: The screenshot is fit for Outlook 2003. It is also fit for Outlook 2007 (with Classic Menu for Office installed).
if you are using Outlook 2007 and have not Classic Menu for Office, please click the Office Button on the top-left and select "Save As".
if you are using Outlook 2010/2013 and have not Classic Menu for Office, please click the File tab on the top-left and select "Save As".
Tip: Classic Menu for Office is a standard add-in which shows classic user interface in Office 2007 and 2010. Know more...





Step 3: Select "Outlook Template", click the Save button.





Step 4: Close the mail message and Click Tools > Rules and Alerts.

Note: The screenshot is fit for Outlook 2003 and 2007. It is also fit for Outlook 2010/2013 (with Classic Menu for Office installed).
if you are using Outlook 2010/2013 and have not Classic Menu for Office, please click the File tab on the top-left, and then click Info > Rules and Alerts.
Tip: Classic Menu for Office is a standard add-in which shows classic user interface in Office 2007 and 2010. Know more...





Step 5: Click New Rule.





Step 6: Select Check messages when they arrive and click Next button.





Step 7: Check where my name is in the To box and click Next button.





Step 8: Check reply using a specific template. And then click the label "a specific template" under "Step 2" to select template.





Step 9: Select "User Templates in File System" on the right of "Look In", the template "Out of Office AutoReply" which you saved will be here.
Select it and click Open button.





Step 10: Click Next button.





Step 11: Check except if it is an Out of Office message. Click Next button.

Step 12: Type "Out of Office" in the edit box to regard it as rule name. Click Finish button. it is OK now.

How To Disable USB Storage Devices In Windows 8 / 7

With this trick, you can disable access to your USB(Universal Serial Bus) ports on your Windows-based PC to prevent people from taking out data without permission or spreading viruses through the use of USB (pen and flash) drives.

To use this trick to disable USB ports, follow the steps given below:-

1. Click on Start.and then Click on Run.
2. Type "regedit" without quotes. This will launch the Registry Editor.
3. Navigate to  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\usbstor.
4. In the work area, double click on Start. In the Value Data box, enter 4.And Click on OK.
5. Close Registry Editor and refresh your desktop. 

Step 1: Click on Run. If you cannot find RUN, Press Windows Logo Key And R in your keyboard or type it in the search box.

Step 2: Pull up the Run dialog box and launch the Registry Editor (regedit).

Step 3: In Registry Editor, navigate to the following value:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\UsbStor

Step 4: From the right-side pane, double-click Start and change the value to “4”. Make sure that the value type is Hexadecimal.

Step 5: Apply your changes and reboot the machine.

That’s it – any USB removable storage device that was configured on your machine, will now not work. Should you want to enable those back, change the value back to 3 and reboot the machine again. The process applies to both Windows 7 and Windows 8 operating systems.