Basic Cisco Router Configuration Commands

Set a console password to cisco
Router(config)#line con 0
Router(config-line)#login
Router(config-line)#password cisco

Set a telnet password
Router(config)#line vty 0 4
Router(config-line)#login
Router(config-line)#password cisco

Stop console timing out
Router(config)#line con 0
Router(config-line)#exec-timeout 0 0
Set the enable password to cisco
Router(config)#enable password cisco

Set the enable secret password to certs.
This password overrides the enable password and is encypted within the config file
Router(config)#enable secret certs

Enable an interface
Router(config-if)#no shutdown

To disable an interface
Router(config-if)#shutdown

Set the clock rate for a router with a DCE cable to 64K
Router(config-if)clock rate 64000

Set a logical bandwidth assignment of 64K to the serial interface
Router(config-if)bandwidth 64
Note that the zeroes are not missing

To add an IP address to an interface
Router(config-if)#ip address 192.168.1.1 255.255.255.0

To enable RIP on all 192.168.x.y interfaces
Router(config)#router ripRouter(config-router)#network 192.168.0.0

Disable RIP
Router(config)#no router rip

To enable IRGP with a AS of 200, to all interfaces
Router(config)#router igrp 200
Router(config-router)#network 172.16.0.0

Disable IGRP
Router(config)#no router igrp 200

Static route the remote network is 172.16.1.0, with a mask of 255.255.255.0, the next hop is 172.16.2.1, at a cost of 5 hops
Router(config)#ip route 172.16.1.0 255.255.255.0 172.16.2.1 5

Disable CDP for the whole router
Router(config)#no cdp run

Enable CDP for the whole router
Router(config)#cdp runDisable CDP on an interface
Router(config-if)#no cdp enable

Cisco Modes of Operation

The Cisco IOS software provides access to several different command modes. Each command mode provides a different group of related commands.
For security purposes, the Cisco IOS software provides two levels of access to commands: user and privileged. The unprivileged user mode is called user EXEC mode. The privileged mode is called privileged EXEC mode and requires a password. The commands available in user EXEC mode are a subset of the commands available in privileged EXEC mode.
The following table describes some of the most commonly used modes, how to enter the modes, and the resulting prompts. The prompt helps you identify which mode you are in and, therefore, which commands are available to you.

User EXEC Mode:
When you are connected to the router, you are started in user EXEC mode. The user EXEC commands are a subset of the privileged EXEC commands.

Privileged EXEC Mode:
Privileged commands include the following:
• Configure – Changes the software configuration.
• Debug – Display process and hardware event messages.
• Setup – Enter configuration information at the prompts.

Enter the command disable to exit from the privileged EXEC mode and return to user EXEC mode.

Configuration Mode
Configuration mode has a set of submodes that you use for modifying interface settings, routing protocol settings, line settings, and so forth. Use caution with configuration mode because all changes you enter take effect immediately.

To enter configuration mode, enter the command configure terminal and exit by pressing Ctrl-Z.

Note: Almost every configuration command also has a no form. In general, use the no form to disable a feature or function. Use the command without the keyword no to re-enable a disabled feature or to enable a feature that is disabled by default. For example, IP routing is enabled by default. To disable IP routing, enter the no ip routing command and enter ip routing to re-enable it.

Resolution to my previous post: Only icons are visible after logging in to Windows Server 2003

Thanks to one of my friends who helped me resolved this problem. The reason for this problem is that the "Windows Standard" Color scheme and some other schemes in the Desktop properties were deleted. Maybe it was because of the Conficker virus or someone has accidentally deleted these schemes. Here are the steps I went through to solve this.

1. Since I could not see the text or the area where I point my mouse pointer because of the black screen, I right click on the Server's desktop and then press "R" on the keyboard(shortcut for Properties).
2. To go to the Appearance tab, where this Color scheme is located, I press Ctrl+Tab.
3. Pressing Alt+ C will lead you to the Color Scheme portion, then select the available color scheme in which you can read the text.
4. I choose "Maple" color scheme.
5. By clicking "Apply" button, you will be able to read all the texts and the screen and background are now seems back to normal mode.
6. Clicking "Advanced" button on the same "Appearance" menu will enable to set up Inactive Window, Active Window and Message Text settings. In the "Item" portion, I chose Desktop and in the "Color 1" portion, I chose color blue. All other portions like Size, Font and Color2 are disabled.
And viola, problem was solved.

See screenshot below for the solution:














Thanks also to all of you guys who suggested me some possible solutions to resolve this problem.

Kudos to you!

Only icons are visible after logging in to Windows Server 2003

At first, this is the problem. The logon screen turns black after you press CTRL+ALT+DELETE to log on to a Microsoft Windows Server 2003-based computer.
I visit the Microsoft site to search which luckily i found the answer and the solution is the link below.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/906510

But there's another problem. After logging in, all I can see are only icons in black screen with no labels/text in it. Even if I open Start Menu or My Computer, or any window, only icons are visible. It's weird, man and it is only the first time I encountered this kind of problem. The system is up and running. This is the application server and still, clients can connect to this server and can use the applications they needed.
Even if you will use RDP, this black screen with only icons you will see.

I think this is REGISTRY problem but what keeping me puzzled and think is that how can I edit the registry if I cannot see the text that I'm typing.

See the screenshots of the problem below:

Screenshot after pressing Start Menu


Screenshot after opening My Computer













I tried running the server in Safe Mode to check whether the screen is Normal but it was the same but it is not. It is also black screen with only icons in it.

I need it badly guys. Help me fix this problem. To all Microsoft expert out there help me fix this. What do you think guys is the problem of this and what is the solutions for this.

Any suggestions?

Thank you very much.

The Pipeline Story

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How to remove double-spacing from your email signature in Microsoft Outlook

If your signature is double–line spaced and you want it single–line spaced, do the following:

1. Open MS Outlook.
2. On the Tools menu, click Options.
3. Click the Mail Format tab. Click Signatures.
4. In the Signature box, select the signature that you want to modify, and then click Edit.
5. Place the insertion point/cursor after the last character in the line.
6. Press DELETE, and then press SHIFT+ENTER.
7. Repeat Steps 5 and 6 for each line of text.
When you have finished with all lines, click OK three times.

A new version of JRE has been installed. Your browser needs to be restarted for these changes to take effect.

I got this error when I open Internet Explorer and enter the Contract Manager web address.Our client is just using this Primavera Expedition on their LAN. So when you enter even just the IP address of the Primavera Expedition server, you will get this error:

"A new version of JRE has been installed. Your browser needs to be restarted for these changes to take effect.

Please click OK to close the browser."

When you click the OK button, IE is automatically closed, and you cannot access your Contract Manager website at all. In some cased it will not close but it will ask you this question:
The webpage you are viewing is trying to close the windows. Do you want to close this window? If you click "Yes" it will close the browser. If "NO", you can enter in the Contract Manager's page but it will always ask you to do it over and over again which is very annoying in which there is a solution to this problem.

The problem is that your IE fails to install the new version of Java Plugin in your browser due to security reason, and Contract Manager doesn't need the new version of Java Applet at all, and it provides the supported JRE in your Contract Manager website for download. But the Java keeps checking the new version of JRE and tries to install in your machine when it's applicable.

Here is the solution:

1. Disable Java update checking:
a. Go to the Control Panel
b. Double-click Java (In X64-bit Windows, you need to select View x86 Control Panel Icons first), and open Java Control Panel dialog.
c. Then select the Update tab, uncheck the Check for updates automatically option.
d. Next select the Adavanced tab, expand the JRE Auto-download, select Never auto-download.
e. Finally, close Java Control Panel.

2. Remove unnecessary versions of JRE:
a. Go to the Windows Control Panel, open Add/remove programs, remove all the JRE versions that are newer than 6.0 version. Because if Contract Manager does not sees the JRE version needed, it will ask you to download from its site.

After the two steps above, restart your IE, you should be able to access your Contract Manager.

As of the moment(July 08, 2009), the recommended IE and Java versions for Primavera Expedition 12.1 are the following:
* Internet Explorer 7
* Java - JRE 1.6.0_03

You need to install the above versions to the client side and Primavera server. In addition to the server side, you need to install this:
* J2SE Development Kit 5.0 Update 13

Goodluck!

Windows 7 Beta Shuts Down July 1

Microsoft wants those using the trial version of its next OS to switch to the Release Candidate.

News from informationweek.com
By Paul McDougall
InformationWeek

Microsoft (NSDQ: MSFT) is urging consumers who are using the beta version of its Windows 7 operating system to switch to the more fully developed Release Candidate as the Windows 7 Beta will enter its expiration period next week.

"Still on Windows 7 Beta? You need to move to the RC and fast," Microsoft's Stephen Rose said in a blog post Tuesday.

Users who continue with Windows 7 Beta beyond next week are in for a nasty surprise. "Starting July 1, the Beta will start to reboot every 2 hours and expire Aug 1st," wrote Rose. Microsoft will continue to offer Windows 7 RC as a free download until Aug. 15.

Windows 7 RC is close to the final version of Windows 7 that Microsoft plans to release on Oct. 22. Windows 7 RC will function until June 1, 2010.

Microsoft last week released a beta version of a toolkit for businesses mulling an upgrade of their desktop systems to the Windows 7 operating system.

Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit version 4.0 is designed to analyze computers and other devices on a network to determine if they're compatible with Windows 7, Windows Server 2008, and other software products, including Microsoft Office 2007.

MAP also identifies candidates for virtualization, power-saving opportunities, and security vulnerabilities.

MAP can be downloaded from Microsoft's TechNet Web site. The company has not stated when a final version of the tool would be available.

Microsoft is counting on Windows 7 to erase memories of Vista, which flopped in the business market and drew numerous gripes from consumers. Complaints ranged from Vista's intrusive security measures to its heavy desktop footprint.

Windows 7 is said to be lighter and easier to use than its predecessor. It also includes slick new tools that improve everyday tasks such as desktop searches and PC-to-PC file transfers.

What's new in Windows 7 RC

I've just downloaded Windows 7 RC(Release Candidate) on my PC and it took me less than 4 hours to download it. Its ISO image is about 275 MB size. I will try to install it so that I can check myself what's also new on this new Windows 7. If you want to know more information about this new version of Windows, click on the link below and also watch the embedded video.

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/

How to Manage Quota Messages

Check this link from Microsoft:

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb232089.aspx

Sender ID Framework SPF Record Wizard

Check this link:
http://www.microsoft.com/mscorp/safety/content/technologies/senderid/wizard/

Number of numbers in MIME From exceeds maximum threshold

I got this message when one of the users is trying to send an email to himself and the message bounced back. He cannot also send receive emails from the other users.

Resolution:

In the Exchange Management Console, you have to put the email address with your domain name and set this email as the default "Set As Reply". You have to put here also your Active Directory user account.

In the GFI MailEssentials Configuration, configure correctly POP3 Mailbox details like POP3 server(mail.emirates.net.ae); Login: xxxxx@xxxx.xx Password: xxxxxx.
In the Mail Delivery option: you have to put your Active Directory user account in the "Alternate Address for this mailbox" and select "Send mail to the alternate address".

Your message did not reach some or all of the intended recipients.

This summary is not available. Please click here to view the post.

Task "Microsoft Exchange Server" reported error 0x80040600

Cause: Corrupted .ost file

Resolution:

1. Close Outlook
2. Click Start
3. Click Control Panel
4. Double-click the Mail icon
5. Click the Data Files button
6. Double-click on the OST file which is currently being used
7. Copy the text in the filename field.
8. Click Start
9. Click Search
10. Click All Files and Folders
11. Type scanost.exe and click the Search button
12. Double-click the scanost.exe icon (icon appears as a ripped envelope) or you can go directly to c:\Program Files\Common Files\System\MSMAPI\1033 (for Windows XP)
13. Paste the .ost filename into the text field
14. Click Start
15. Click the repair button to repair any damaged files
16. Open Outlook and verify it is working correctly

Vista + Windows Live Messenger - ERROR 81000306

I got the solution from one of the forums about Vista:
http://www.vistax64.com/vista-general/26514-vista-rtm-windows-live-messenger-error-81000306-a.html

Steps:
- Click start
- Type: cmd
- Right-click cmd.exe when it appears under Applications
- Click Run As Administrator
- Type the following: netsh int tcp set global autotuninglevel=disabled- Press enter- Restart your computer

If you didn't run as administrator, you will get this message:
"Set global command failed on IPv4 The requested operation requires elevation"

Resolution: You need to run it as administrator. To do that, in Start, type cmd. in the cmd icon, right -click on it and select Run as administrator. Then run "netsh interface tcp set global autotuninglevel=disabled" command.

The command to show autotuning level:
netsh int tcp show global

In order to display this area, a current version of Microsoft Internet Explorer must be installed on your computer.

1While this error may appear on Windows XP, it is more common in Windows Vista. It is caused when there is a missing or incorrect string value in the Windows Registry. To resolve the issue, follow these steps.

Note: This article contains information about modifying the registry. It is strongly recommend that you backup the registry before you modify it. You should perform these steps only if you are familiar with editing the Windows Registry. Please contact your local IT Administrator or Computer Consultant for assistance if needed.

1. Determine the version of Internet Explorer being used. Open Internet Explorer, and from the Help menu select About Internet Explorer. The Version will begin with 6.0 or 7.0.


2. Press the Windows logo + R keys on your keyboard to open the Run window, or click Start, Run, and type regedit.


3. Locate the registry key under
javascript:void(0)
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Version Vector.


4. Inside of Version Vector there should be a String Value called IE. If there is no string called IE, create one by right-clicking Version Vector and selecting New, String Value. Name this string IE.


5. Double-click the IE string. The Value Data should be 6.000 for IE6, or 7.000 for IE7. If these values are not correct, or contain errant characters, change them and click OK.

After the above changes, open Peachtree and you will not receive the error message.

Exchange 2007 cannot create a new mailbox

I encountered this problem when I'm trying to add a new mailbox in Exchange Management Console.

Summary: 1 item(s). 0 succeeded, 1 failed. 
Elapsed time: 00:00:00

Elisa
Failed

Error:
An Exchange 2007 server on which an address list service is active cannot be found.

Exchange Management Shell command attempted:
Enable-Mailbox -Identity 'aswaq/Elisa' -Alias 'Elisa' -Database 'CN=Mailbox Database,CN=First Storage Group,CN=InformationStore,CN=tch15,CN=Servers,CN=Exchange Administrative Group (FYDIBOHF23SPDLT),CN=Administrative Groups,CN=Aswaq,CN=Microsoft Exchange,CN=Services,CN=Configuration,DC=aswaq,DC=aswaq'

Elapsed Time: 00:00:00

I looked for some solutions in one of the forums and this one resolved the issue.

Steps:

1. Start- Run- type services.msc

2.Start the Microsoft Exchange System Attendant service.

It works fine for me.

A problem occurred while trying to use your mailbox. Please contact technical support for your organization.

I encountered this problem when trying to access Outlook via OWA.

The following steps resolved the problem:
1) Open Active Directory Users and Computers
2) Enable Advance features from the View Menu
3) Find the user and click Properties, go to the Security Tab
4) Click the Advanced button
5) Check the box next to "Allow inheritable permissions from the parent. . . "
6) Click Apply and OK 2x

RequestUrl: https://company.dyndns.org/OWA/lang.owa
User host address: 10.100.*.*
ExceptionException type: Microsoft.Exchange.Data.Storage.StoragePermanentExceptionException message: There was a problem accessing Active Directory.Call stackMicrosoft.Exchange.Data.Storage.ExchangePrincipal.Save() Microsoft.Exchange.Clients.Owa.Core.RequestDispatcher.DispatchLanguagePostLocally(OwaContext owaContext, OwaIdentity logonIdentity, CultureInfo culture, String timeZoneKeyName, Boolean isOptimized) Microsoft.Exchange.Clients.Owa.Core.RequestDispatcher.DispatchLanguagePostRequest(OwaContext owaContext) Microsoft.Exchange.Clients.Owa.Core.RequestDispatcher.PrepareRequestWithoutSession(OwaContext owaContext, UserContextCookie userContextCookie) Microsoft.Exchange.Clients.Owa.Core.RequestDispatcher.InternalDispatchRequest(OwaContext owaContext) Microsoft.Exchange.Clients.Owa.Core.RequestDispatcher.DispatchRequest(OwaContext owaContext) System.Web.HttpApplication.SyncEventExecutionStep.System.Web.HttpApplication.IExecutionStep.Execute() System.Web.HttpApplication.ExecuteStep(IExecutionStep step, Boolean& completedSynchronously)Inner ExceptionException type: Microsoft.Exchange.Data.Directory.ADOperationExceptionException message: Active Directory operation failed on servername.domain.local. This error is not retriable. Additional information: Insufficient access rights to perform the operation. Active directory response: 00002098: SecErr: DSID-03150A45, problem 4003 (INSUFF_ACCESS_RIGHTS), data 0 Call stackMicrosoft.Exchange.Data.Directory.ADSession.AnalyzeDirectoryError(PooledLdapConnection connection, DirectoryRequest request, DirectoryException de, Int32& retries, Int32 maxRetries) Microsoft.Exchange.Data.Directory.ADSession.ExecuteModificationRequest(ADRawEntry entry, DirectoryRequest request, ADObjectId originalId) Microsoft.Exchange.Data.Directory.ADSession.Save(ADObject instanceToSave, IEnumerable`1 properties) Microsoft.Exchange.Data.Storage.ExchangePrincipal.Save()Inner ExceptionException type: System.DirectoryServices.Protocols.DirectoryOperationExceptionException message: The user has insufficient access rights.Call stackSystem.DirectoryServices.Protocols.LdapConnection.ConstructResponse(Int32 messageId, LdapOperation operation, ResultAll resultType, TimeSpan requestTimeOut, Boolean exceptionOnTimeOut) System.DirectoryServices.Protocols.LdapConnection.SendRequest(DirectoryRequest request, TimeSpan requestTimeout) Microsoft.Exchange.Data.Directory.PooledLdapConnection.SendRequest(DirectoryRequest request, LdapOperation ldapOperation) Microsoft.Exchange.Data.Directory.ADSession.ExecuteModificationRequest(ADRawEntry entry, DirectoryRequest request, ADObjectId originalId)

Access your mailbox remotely

Check it here:

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/outlook/HA100662331033.aspx

Outlook Web Access

Check this out:

http://www.microsoft.com/exchange/code/OWA/index.html

Force transfer FSMO Roles to another DC

These are the steps on how to transfer FSMO (Fixed Single Master Operation). For example, we will transfer from SERVER1 TO SERVER2.
1. In SERVER1, open Start- Run then type cmd.
2. In the command prompt, type "ntdsutil".
C:\WINDOWS>ntdsutil
ntdsutil:
3. Type "roles" and then press Enter. 
ntdsutil: roles
fsmo maintenance:
4. fsmo maintenance: connections
server connections:
5. server connections: connect to server SERVER2
Binding to localhost …
Connected to SERVER2 using credentials of locally logged on user.
server connections:
6. server connections: q
fsmo maintenance:
7. Type transfer "role", where "role" is the role you want to transfer. ex. transfer PDC
Other options are:
Seize domain naming master
Seize infrastructure master
Seize PDC
Seize RID master
Seize schema master
*You will receive a warning windows asking if you want to perform the transfer. Click on YES.
*After you transfer the roles, type q and press ENTER until you quit Ntdsutil.exe.

*To check whether the roles are already transferred, go to command prompt again and type netdom query fsmo.  

*Restart the server and make sure you update your backup.

How to fix "Host process for windows services stopped working and was closed" on Vista

Links:

http://www.online-tech-tips.com/computer-tips/host-process-for-windows-services-stopped-working/

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/940520

Multiple messages received by Exchange client

Link:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/143375

Summary:

There are instances when an Exchange Mail client receives multiple copies of the same message that is sent from the Internet via the Internet Mail Connector (IMC) or by a Microsoft Mail 3.x client via the Microsoft Mail Connector.

More Information:

This behavior occurs if the Exchange recipient belongs to multiple Distribution Lists (DL). For instance, if user1 belongs to Distribution List 1 (DL1) and to Distribution List 2 (DL2) and an Internet or Microsoft Mail 3.x client sends to both DLs, the Exchange client receives two copies of the same message. If DL2 is a member of DL1, then the Exchange recipient receives three messages. 

This behavior is by design. It is an X.400 feature. Exchange Server tries to eliminate duplicates, but for mail coming from external sources, the information that is required to accomplish the task is not available.

Repair an .ost or .pst file in Outlook

Below is the link from Microsoft to repair an .ost or .pst file in Outlook:

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/outlook/HA010563001033.aspx

If you are keeping Outlook data on your computer, you are using a Personal Folders file (.pst) or an Offline Folder file (.ost). To prevent data loss, you need to know how to repair these files.

If your .pst file becomes damaged, Outlook includes a tool that may be able to correct the problem without your switching to a backup copy. This tool, the Inbox Repair Tool, is installed on your hard disk when you install Outlook.

If your .ost file becomes damaged, Outlook includes a tool that may be able to correct the problem. This tool, the OST Integrity Tool, can scan and repair .ost files. If that doesn't completely solve the problem, you can disable the .ost file and create a new one.

Repairing a Personal Folders file (.pst)

You may need to use the Inbox Repair Tool if you open your Outlook .pst file and receive this message:

Unable to expand the folder. The set of folders could not be opened. Errors could have been detected in the file drive:\Documents and Settings\user\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Outlook\Outlook.pst. Quit all mail-enabled applications, and then use the Inbox Repair Tool.

Note  The path to the file specified in the message may vary depending upon the operating system you are using on your computer.

To repair the .pst file

1. On the Start menu, click Run.
2. In the Open box, type

   drive:\Program Files\Common Files\System\Mapi\LocaleID\scanpst.exe

   where LocaleID is the locale identifier (LCID) for your installation of Microsoft Office. For example, the LCID for English (United States) is 1033. For a list of LCIDs, see Microsoft Office Help.

3. Click OK.
4. In the Enter the name of the file you want to scan box, type the path and file name given in the error message above.

   Note  You may not be able to use the Browse button to locate this file because it is located in a hidden folder.

5. To change the options for logging errors during the scan, click Options. If you choose Replace log or Append to log, the log file is saved to the same directory as the .pst file.
6. Click Start.
7. When the file scan is completed, select the Make a backup of scanned file before repairing check box.
8. Click Repair.

If the file is successfully repaired, you will see a Repair complete message. If the Inbox Repair Tool was unable to repair the file, you will need to use a backup of your file.

To begin using your backup file as your new primary file

1. Start Outlook.
2. On the File menu, click Data File Management.
3. Select the .pst that is damaged, and then click Remove.
4. Click Add, select Personal Folders File (.pst), click OK, and then select the .pst file you want to use as the new primary file.
5. Click OK.

Important   You should not rely solely on the Inbox Repair Tool for disaster recovery. A system of regular backups of your .pst file is an important part of preventing data loss. You can back up the file in several ways, including copying it to another location, backing up all of the files on your computer, or by using the Personal Folders Backup utility, available on the Microsoft Office Online site.

Repairing an Offline Folder file (.ost)

You may want to scan and repair your .ost if you:

• Encounter a large numbers of conflict items.
• Cannot open particular Outlook items when offline.
• Receive unexpected synchronization error messages (as shown in the synchronization log in the Deleted Items folder).
• Receive the message:

  Unable to expand the folder. The set of folders could not be opened. Errors could have been detected in the file drive:\Documents and Settings\user\Local Settings\Application Data\Microsoft\Outlook\Outlook.ost. Quit all mail-enabled applications, and then use the Inbox Repair Tool.

  Note  The file path specified in the message may vary depending upon the operating system you are using on your computer.

In addition, you might be able to open folders in the .ost but get synchronization error messages that do not go away. This happens when a single e-mail message is damaged and the synchronization process cannot correct it. You can use the OST Integrity Tool to fix damaged messages or to move them so you can synchronize successfully.

Important  You may need to run scanpst.exe (see the first procedure above) first if the OST Integrity Tool cannot open the .ost file.

To scan and repair the .ost file

Close Outlook.

On the Start menu, click Run.

In the Open box, type

drive:\Program Files\Common Files\System\Mapi\LocaleID\scanost.exe

where LocaleID is the locale identifier (LCID) for your installation of Microsoft Office. For example, the LCID for English (United States) is 1033. For a list of LCIDs, see Microsoft Office Help.

1. Click OK.
   
2. Click either Scan all folders or Choose folder to scan. If you click Scan all folders, this may take several minutes.
   
3. Select the Repair errors check box.
   

Click Begin Scan.

Details of actions performed during the scan and repair are saved as a message in your Outlook Deleted Items folder with the subject "OST Integrity Check."

If the Offline Folder file cannot be repaired, you can disable it and create a new one.

To disable the .ost file and create a new one

1. On the Tools menu, click E-mail Accounts, click View or change existing e-mail accounts, and then click Next.
   
2. In the list, click Microsoft Exchange Server, and then click Change.
   
3. Click More Settings.
   
4. Click the Advanced tab, and then click Offline Folder File Settings.
   
5. Click Disable Offline Use.
   
6. In the File box, type the path to the file you want to use as the new .ost file. The default file name is outlook.ost. If this file name already exists, you are prompted for a new name.
   

MAPI32.DLL is corrupt or the wrong version

Error message when you try to start Outlook 2003: "MAPI32.DLL is corrupt or the wrong version"

Here is the link from Microsoft:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/926196

Symptoms:

When you try to start Microsoft Office Outlook 2003, the program does not start. Additionally, you receive the following error message:

Cannot start Microsoft Office Outlook. MAPI32.DLL is corrupt or the wrong version. This could have been caused by installing other messaging software. Please reinstall Outlook.

Cause:

This issue may occur if you install and then uninstall Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 Beta 2 on a computer that has Outlook 2003 installed. When you uninstall Outlook 2007 Beta 2 version, the Outlook 2007 Beta 2 version of the MSMapi32.dll file is not removed from the following folder on your computer:

C:\Program Files\Common Files\System\Msmapi\LocaleID

Note Different Locale ID for different languages appears in LocaleID. For example, 1033 is for English - the United States. For more information about these techniques, visit the following MSDN Web site:

http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/0h88fahh.aspx

Resolution:

To resolve this issue, follow these steps:

1. Start Windows Explorer.
2. Locate and then open the following folder on your computer:
   C:\Program Files\Common Files\System\Msmapi\1033
3. Right-click the MSMapi32.dll file, and then click Rename.
   
   Note The file (Msmapi32.dll) that you are renaming differs from the file (Mapi32.dll) that is mentioned in the error message.
4. Type Msmapi32.old, and then press ENTER to rename the file.
5. Start Outlook 2003.

Note When you start Outlook 2003, the program will repair itself.

Could Not Find An Editor For H (.) files' Error

I encountered this problem when creating a new signature in Outlook 2003 on Vista and then when I press the Advanced Edit button, the error message is "Could not find an editor for H (.) files"

I tried some suggestions from the forums then merged them together and finally solved the problem.

*Note: Make it sure that you are in ADMINISTRATOR  account before doing this step or if you are in local user  accounts, make that user as an administrator first. Then after doing the steps, make it as local user account again.

Here are the steps:

1. Control Panel> User Accounts

2. Click 'Turn User Account Control on or Off

3. 'Uncheck the box with a tick in it marked 'Use User Account Control to help protect your computer'

4. You computer will then need to restart.

5. From IE, choose Tools--Internet Options--and click on the Programs tab.
6. Change HTML editor to Wordpad/Notepad. Click apply and OK.
7. Now, change the HTML editor again--this time, back to Microsoft Word. Click apply and OK.

8. Open the advanced editor in Outlook 2003, add your signature with special fonts, images etc. Save and close the advanced editor program you used, clicking OK or Yes to all questions to get out of the Options Menu and back to your Outlook home page.

9. Test to make sure it works.

10. Then shut Outlook 2003 down and go back to Control Panel> User Accounts

11. Click 'Turn User Account Control on or Off' again

12. This time check the box next to 'Use User Account Control to help protect your computer'

13. Your computer will restart again.

14. Open Outlook and test again. It should work fine.

How can i open a .docx file?

You can find the solution on the link below:

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=941b3470-3ae9-4aee-8f43-c6bb74cd1466&displaylang=en

Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007 File Formats

Brief Description

Open, edit, and save documents, workbooks, and presentations in the file formats new to Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007.

Overview

Users of the Microsoft Office XP and 2003 programs Word, Excel, or PowerPoint—please install all High-Priority updates fromMicrosoft Update before downloading the Compatibility Pack.

By installing the Compatibility Pack in addition to Microsoft Office 2000, Office XP, or Office 2003, you will be able to open, edit, and save files using the file formats new to Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007. The Compatibility Pack can also be used in conjunction with the Microsoft Office Word Viewer 2003, Excel Viewer 2003, and PowerPoint Viewer 2003 to view files saved in these new formats. For more information about the Compatibility Pack, see Knowledge Base article 924074.

Note: If you use Microsoft Word 2000 or Microsoft Word 2002 to read or write documents containing complex scripts, please seehttp://support.microsoft.com/kb/925451 for information to enable Word 2007 documents to be displayed correctly in your version of Word. 

Administrators: The administrative template for the Word, Excel, and PowerPoint converters contained within the Compatibility Pack is available for download. 

Update: The Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack Service Pack 1 (SP1) is available here.

You need to download FileFormatConverters.exe and then install on your system.