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I can't add an existing gmail account to thunderbird. Splash screen freezes.

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When adding a gmail account, thunderbird freezes on this splash screen. I've previously linked accounts with no problems, but can't progress beyond here currently.

Thanks.

D

When adding a gmail account, thunderbird freezes on this splash screen. I've previously linked accounts with no problems, but can't progress beyond here currently. Thanks. D
Wayne Mery
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You should find this was fixed in version 52.1.0. https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/thunderbird/52.1.0/releasenotes/

If you agree, please click the "problem solved" button"

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tassletine
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tassletine said

When adding a gmail account, thunderbird freezes on this splash screen. I've previously linked accounts with no problems, but can't progress beyond here currently. Thanks. D
Wayne Mery
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Chosen Solution

You should find this was fixed in version 52.1.0. https://www.mozilla.org/en-US/thunderbird/52.1.0/releasenotes/

If you agree, please click the "problem solved" button"