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Folders are auto-created in Thunderbird under Inbox

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Two folders are with same name are being auto-created under the Inbox.

1232859853.1892467351469372422508.JavaMail.app%40rbg41.atlis1.wdseml 1232859853.1892467351469372422508.JavaMail.app%40rbg41.atlis1.wdseml

They can be deleted, but are recreated on subsequent startups of Thunderbird.

Two folders are with same name are being auto-created under the Inbox. 1232859853.1892467351469372422508.JavaMail.app%40rbg41.atlis1.wdseml 1232859853.1892467351469372422508.JavaMail.app%40rbg41.atlis1.wdseml They can be deleted, but are recreated on subsequent startups of Thunderbird.

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  • .wdseml

Each file is a partial copy (up to 49KB) of a message in the mail folder, stored in a .mozmsgs subdirectory. It is used by Windows Search Integration (requires Vista or a later version of Windows). They're actually renamed .eml files. These folders and files are created in a manner that allows Windows to index them.

You can disable this feature : Via 'Mail Toolbar': 'Menu icon' > 'Options' > 'Options' > 'Advanced' > 'General' tab OR Via 'Menu Bar' : 'Tools' > 'Options' > 'Advanced' > 'General' tab

System Integration: uncheck: "Allow Windows Search to search messages" click on OK

Access your Profile name folder and see if you have any .mozmsgs files.

make hidden files and folders visible:

In Thunderbird

  • Help > Troubleshooting information
  • click on 'Open folder'

* Close thunderbird now.

  • If pop mail account click on 'Mail' folder.
  • If imap mail account, click on 'ImapMail' folder
  • click on mail account name
  • delete .mozmsgs files/folders.

start Thunderbird.

Modified by Toad-Hall

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Thank you for your response.

I have unchecked "Allow Windows Search to search messages" and saved the setting, plus deleted all .mozmsgs files/folders from profile folder

Despite several iterations of deletion the folders 1232859853.1892467351469372422508.JavaMail.app%40rbg41.atlis1.wdseml still appear in Inbox on restart plus... store.json.mozlz4 & search.json.mozlz4 under the profile folder