Install Thunderbird on Windows

This article describes how to install Thunderbird on Windows. * If you are upgrading from a previous version of Thunderbird, see [[Updating Thunderbird]]. {for mac,linux}{note}'''This article only applies to Windows.'''{/note}{/for} {note}'''Before installing Thunderbird:<br><br>''' * Make sure that your computer meets the [https://www.mozilla.org/thunderbird/system-requirements/ System Requirements]. {for winxp} *Although Thunderbird will run on '''Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2)''' or above, the latest installers for Thunderbird require '''Windows XP with Service Pack 3 (SP3)'''. If you are running Windows XP SP2, please follow these [https://support.mozilla.org/kb/how-can-i-get-latest-version-thunderbird-windows-x instructions how to install latest Thunderbird on your system]. {/for} {for winxp} *Do not install Thunderbird using a limited '''Windows XP''' account. For more information, see [http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2663817 How to determine your user account type in Windows] at microsoft.com.{/for} {/note} # Visit the [http://www.getthunderbird.com/ Thunderbird download page] in any browser (e.g. Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer). The page will automatically recommend the best version(s) of Thunderbird for you.<br>[[Image:Installing Thunderbird Win 1]] <br> # Click on the green download link to download the Thunderbird installer. Depending on your connection speed, the download may take up to a few minutes. Thanks for your patience… it’ll be worth the wait! # Start the process by clicking {button Run}.<br>[[Image:click on run to install thunderbird]] <br> # Then, just follow the steps (we’ve made the process as painless as possible).<br>[[Image:Welcome to the Thunderbird Setup Wizard]] <br>{note}'''Congratulations, you are done installing Thunderbird!'''{/note} # Double-click on the Thunderbird icon whenever you want to communicate.<br>[[Image:double click on the thunderbird icon]] <br> == Having problems?== Visit our main [/products/thunderbird Thunderbird support page]. That includes various help topic groupings including [/products/thunderbird/install-migrate-and-update Install, Migrate and Update],and an article introducing and linking to our support forum [[Get community support]]

This article describes how to install Thunderbird on Windows.

• If you are upgrading from a previous version of Thunderbird, see Update Thunderbird to the latest version.

1. Visit the Thunderbird download page in any browser (e.g. Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer). The page will automatically recommend the best version(s) of Thunderbird for you.
   
   
2. Click on the green download link to download the Thunderbird installer. Depending on your connection speed, the download may take up to a few minutes. Thanks for your patience… it’ll be worth the wait!
3. Start the process by clicking Run.
   
   
4. Then, just follow the steps (we’ve made the process as painless as possible).
   
   
   Congratulations, you are done installing Thunderbird!
5. Double-click on the Thunderbird icon whenever you want to communicate.
   
   

Having problems?

Visit our main Thunderbird support page. That includes various help topic groupings including Install, Migrate and Update,and an article introducing and linking to our support forum Get community support