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Why do I have to sign in when I start using Thunderbird?

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Until a month or so ago, when starting t.bird, all I had to do was click on the icon. Now I have to choose my user profile each time even though default is checked. Baby steps please.

Until a month or so ago, when starting t.bird, all I had to do was click on the icon. Now I have to choose my user profile each time even though default is checked. Baby steps please.

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Remove the -p switch. It should simply end with "thunderbird.exe". The -p switch is used to launch the profile manager. You must have added it and forgot about it, or someone else did.

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Right-click the shortcut (icon) you use, select Properties and check if the Target field ends with "thunderbird.exe" -p

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It does. Now what?

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yes, it does. Now what?

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Remove the -p switch. It should simply end with "thunderbird.exe". The -p switch is used to launch the profile manager. You must have added it and forgot about it, or someone else did.

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Thank you. Such a simple solution.