MS Server 2012R2 AD recovery admin password

 Reset the DSRM Administrator Password

1. Click, Start, click Run, type ntdsutil, and then click OK.
2. At the Ntdsutil command prompt, type set dsrm password.
3. At the DSRM command prompt, type one of the following lines:
   
   • To reset the password on the server on which you are working, type reset password on server null. The null variable assumes that the DSRM password is being reset on the local computer. Type the new password when you are prompted. Note that no characters appear while you type the password.
     
     -or-
   • To reset the password for another server, type
     reset password on server
     servername, where
     servername is the DNS name for the server on which you are resetting the DSRM password. Type the new password when you are prompted. Note that no characters appear while you type the password.
4. At the DSRM command prompt, type q.
5. At the Ntdsutil command prompt, type q to exit

How to set-up an Out Of Office Vacation Auto-Reply in Gmail

Out-of-Office Vacation Auto-Reply in Gmail:

To set up an out-office auto-response that informs senders of your temporary absence in Gmail:

Login your gmail Account

Click on Settings

Select Settings from the menu

Make sure you are on General tab.

Make sure vacation responder on and selected under vacation responder

Enter appropriate subject and message body text.

If you can, include minimum info on when you will be able to reply personally.

An alternative contact or an alternative way of contacting you might also be appropriate.

See below for having gmail start and stop the auto-responder at pre-set dates.

Optionally:
Set a start date in the future under First day:.

Check Ends: and specify a time for the auto-responder to auto-stop responding.

Have Gmail send automatic replies only to people in your address book by checking Only send a response to people in my Contacts.

Click Save Changes.

How to add an email signature in Outlook

Create an Email Signature in Outlook

To add an email signature in Outlook:

Step by Step precedure

Step-1
Click On (Menu ) Tools then Options.

Step-2
Go to the Mail Format tab. Click Signatures... under Signatures.

Step-3
Go to the E-mail Signature tab. Click New.

Step-4
Type the new signature's desired name.


If you have more than one signature for different purposes,
Step-A1
name them accordingly.
Click OK.

Step-A2
Type the desired text of your signature under Edit signature.
It is best to keep your signature to no more than 5 or 6 lines of text.
Include the standard signature delimiter.

Step-A3
You can use the formatting toolbar to format your text, or insert an image in your signature.
To add your business card as a vCard file (with which recipients can import or update your contact details):

Step-A4
Move the cursor where your business card should appear in the signature.
Click Business Card in the formatting toolbar.
Locate and highlight yourself.
Click OK.
Click OK.
Click OK again.

Keyboard shortcuts-Windows 7

Keyboard shortcuts-Windows 7

Windows 7 supports several useful new keyboard shortcuts.

Alt+P
Display/ hide the Explorer preview pane

Windows Logo+G
Display gadgets in front of other windows

Windows Logo++ (plus key)
Zoom in, where appropriate

Windows Logo+- (minus key)
Zoom out, where appropriate

Windows Logo+Up
Maximise the current window

Windows Logo+Down
Minimise the current window

Windows Logo+Left
Snap to the left hand side of the screen

Windows Logo+Right
Snap to the right hand side of the screen

Windows Logo+Home
Minimise/ restore everything except the current window

Best Top Features of Windows 8

Here are the Top Best Features of Microsoft’s new Operating System Windows 8 .

•  Touchscreen Support
• Metro User Interface
• Apps (Mail, Messaging, SkyDrive, Reader, Music, People)
• Start Screen, Semantic Zoom, Live Tiles
• Windows Store
• Connected Standby
• Microsoft Account
• Enhanced Task Manager
• Language Packs
• Better Multiple Monitor Support
• Storage Spaces
• Installation of x86/64 and Desktop Software
• Windows Media Player
• ISO/VHD mount
• Exchange ActiveSync
• Mobile Broadband Features
• Remote Desktop (Client)
• Refresh and Reset your PC
• Snap
• Trusted Boot
• Internet Explorer 10
• Cloud Services
• Picture Password
• Device Compatibility
• Backwards Compatibility
• Task and File Management
• Smart Screen
• Microsoft Account
• Better Multiple Monitor Support
• Reset and Refresh your PC
• File History
• Updated Windows Explorer
• Windows Defender

Leave Homegroup at Windows 7

Leave the Homegroup at Windows 7 

Homegroups are an easy way to network Windows 7 PCs, but if you don't use the feature then turning it off can save you a few system resources.

Click Start, type Homegroup, and click Choose Homegroup and Sharing Options. Click Leave the Homegroup > Leave the Homegroup > Finish.

Now click Start, type services.msc and press [Enter] to launch the Services Control Panel applet.

Find and double-click both the HomeGroup Listener and HomeGroup Provider service, clicking Stop and setting Startup Type to Disabled in each case, and the services won't be launched when you need reboot.

Windows 8 Add Shortcut, Restart and Log Off icons to your Desktop or Taskbar

Windows 8

Tip of the Day : Add Shortcut, Restart and Log Off icons to your Desktop or Taskbar

First Right click an empty spot on the desktop and select New, Shortcut

Copy and Paste the following in the Window that pops up:

Shutdown:

C:\Windows\System32\shutdown.exe -s -t 00

Restart:

C:\Windows\System32\shutdown.exe -r -t 00

Now Click on Next and Name the shortcuts Shutdown and Restart.

Click Finish. Right click and choose properties and change icon to select a nicer icon than the default.

Log Off:

C:\Windows\System32\logoff.exe