Exchange 2007 - POP3 Error “Err Command is not valid in this state”

Mindwatering Incorporated

Author: Tripp W Black

Created: 03/08/2009 at 05:18 PM

 

Category:
Microsoft Server
Mail / SMTP

Issue:
When authenticating via "regular" POP3 with logins as plain text, you get the error: "Err Command is not valid in this state” after entering USER username.

Solution:
Open Management Shell.
Enter the following command and click enter: Set-PopSettings -LoginType PlainTextLogin

Open Services tool:
Restart Microsoft Exchange POP3 service.

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