The file that contains the email settings has several other settings in it that could be changed since that backup. So copying the file into the live data would not be advisable.
It would be better to edit the file but I don't think it's appropriate to explain that on here. Have your consultant email me if they don't know which file it is and I can send them instructions.
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Dan Desautels
DezTek Solutions Inc.
Thunder Bay, ON