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| + | - If the VPOP3 service is still running, then stop it first from the Windows Services app. (Do NOT stop the VPOP3DB service) | ||
| - Open a command prompt, and go to the VPOP3 directory | - Open a command prompt, and go to the VPOP3 directory | ||
| - If you are restoring the backup over an existing VPOP3 database (especially if the database files are damaged) you will need to DROP the database first. | - If you are restoring the backup over an existing VPOP3 database (especially if the database files are damaged) you will need to DROP the database first. | ||