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Need a lightweight, free, windows SMTP server

Answer 1

+12 A:

Just to help a tiny bit with setup, here's a sample setup.reg:

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\GNU]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\GNU\XMail]
"MAIL_ROOT"="C:\\MailRoot"
"MAIL_CMD_LINE"=""

aku 2008-08-27 13:27:02

thanks, this is working for me. but it really needs an installer--manually copying files and creating registry keys isn't necessary these days!

Kip 2009-08-28 13:34:55

It's true, but I just tried it and it's not as much trouble as it looked.

Kev 2010-02-25 16:34:41

Answer 2

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@Boojiboy

Nope, I don't see an 1386 folder in c:\

mmattax 2008-08-27 13:31:23

please use the comment feature..

Carl Hörberg 2009-09-23 15:38:17

Answer 3

+2 A:

Can you copy an i386 folder from another (perhaps physical) install of of Server 2003?

Joel Coehoorn 2008-08-27 13:36:09

what has this to do with a simple smtp server?

Carl Hörberg 2009-09-23 15:37:46

@Carl: His problem is that he doesn't have access to the install CD to install the smtp server included with windows server. But he doesn't need that cd. All he needs is access to the i386 folder, which is sometimes installed already.

Joel Coehoorn 2009-09-23 15:44:51

Answer 4

+13 A:

hMailServer http://www.hmailserver.com/ is a pretty solid (and FREE) SMTP server. It compares very well against non-free software.

Dane 2008-08-27 14:00:49

this has mysql embeded :( If it has to store mail then sure, but if it's just an outbound stmp server .. then this is an overkill IMO.

Pure.Krome 2009-09-11 06:11:27

i must say that it's really stable and works great, "mailRelay" by NetVicious on the other hand, does not. :/ and is not something i'd recommend anyone.

possan 2009-09-22 14:21:26

Answer 5

+6 A:

We use MailEnable to do this.

Jason 2008-08-27 14:04:33

Here is the web site for MailEnable: http://www.mailenable.com/

Gabe 2009-07-05 22:32:05

need enterprise version for TLS outgoing support (I believe this is required if you need to send through gmail)

Simon_Weaver 2010-01-03 09:41:53

Answer 6

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mailenable has a free windows based server that works very well for this kind of stuff.

http://www.mailenable.com/

i have heard of the hmailserver as well, that might be worth it too.

Jas Panesar 2009-01-22 23:46:03

Answer 7

+4 A:

I used GMail SMTP service for similar things. It's really good when one have to demo a mail sending application to potential customer and have to use their network (and can access the SMTP server "back home").

Here's how to call it from .NET.

Riri 2009-03-11 09:51:41

just remember that gmail and google apps have a limit of 100 emails per 24 hours via SMTP - go over this and your account will be suspended for 24 hours. http://blogoscoped.com/forum/112956.html

Damien McGivern 2010-05-16 13:19:11

+1 This method can sometimes save you from big problems, especially then you need to do some tests in remote environment. Greatest advantage is that this method doesn't need any smtp server installation or configuring, and doesn't depends on specific client environment (except firewall).

omlin 2010-09-21 16:35:40

Answer 8

+1 A:

For strictly SMTP server, you can try to use PostCast Server. There is a free version at postcastserver.com.

2009-05-31 16:21:20

The free version only allows 10 messages a day - I just busted that in testing.

Rob Hunter 2009-10-22 15:54:00

It's also a huge memory hog. Which is the reason I'm here looking for a simpler smtp server. XMail is definitely the way to go.

Craig 2010-10-20 14:53:11

Answer 9

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If you don't know what the i386 folder is, it's best you don't mess with it. Trust me on this one.

deja 2009-10-14 22:05:35

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