Change local system account to managed service account (MSA) after installation

Question

Hello there 
 The help file states that it's possible to use a managed service account (MSA) instead of local system account: Setting M-Files Services to Use a Managed Service Account 
 But it also states that this should be done before the M-Files installation. 
 What if I want to change to a managed service account (MSA) after the installation? 
 Is this possible? Are there any special things to consider? 
 Thanks & cheers 
 Peter

Joonas Linkola · Accepted Answer

You got the answer via the support case already but for others who may find this thread later: 
 "If M-Files is already installed, set these registry entries and update M-Files to a newer version. If installed M-Files is already a newest available version, M-Files must be uninstalled and reinstalled." 
 Support Portal: Running M-Files Server Services with a Managed Service Account Instead of the LocalSystem Account

Change local system account to managed service account (MSA) after installation

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