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To change from AD mode to SMTP mode (and vice versa) follow the below information:
- Uninstall MailEssentials from add/remove programs
- Once uninstalled go to start – run and type regedit. (Remember to back up your registry whenever making changes.)
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Delete the following registry keys (they will be re-created during the re-install)
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If you have any other GFI products please delete the following registry keys,
- [32 bit]: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\GFI\MailEssentials
- [64 bit]: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\GFI\MailEssentials
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If you do not have any other GFI Products delete the following registry key instead,
- [32 bit]: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\GFI
- [64 bit]: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\GFI
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If you have any other GFI products please delete the following registry keys,
- Re-install GFI MailEssentials
- During the reinstall you will be asked if you want to install in AD mode or SMTP mode. Be sure to choose the one you want and hit next.