Install via GBMProV8DR_setup.exe, reboot, DO NOT run the application afterwards. Exit from system tray if running upon reboot completion.

Run Genie Replacement program (Answer yes to overwrite.
It will copy GSOnlineProtocol.dll and GBM8.exe to the install directory overwriting the originals.
Default: C:\Program Files\Genie-Soft\GBMPro8

Now launch the program and use the following serial to register.

Serial: GBM8-TE0878FEBE1F9E5871

Genie Backup Manager Professional is now fully registered and server check has been removed!