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How do I change the interval between getting mail? It's now too short ... and I was the one who set it this way!

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Nothing exciting ... but when Thunderbird searches every 5 minutes or so, it's becoming too frequent. A simple solution for a 17 year old ... but no fun for a 72 year old.

Nothing exciting ... but when Thunderbird searches every 5 minutes or so, it's becoming too frequent. A simple solution for a 17 year old ... but no fun for a 72 year old.

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Tools menu (alt+T) > options > server settings for the account.

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Matt
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Tools menu (alt+T) > options > server settings for the account.

user01229325
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I think Matt means alt+t - Account Settings - Server Settings instead of Options. :)

Matt
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you would be correct there Airmail.... Perhaps I need more drugs.... or less.