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Thunderbird sent mail is showing up as gibberish

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Hello, I've been using thunderbird since 2013, and have never had as many issues as I have this year. I reinstalled Thunderbird (uninstalled with revo uninstaller so nothing stayed), and then installed the latest version fresh. This seemed to smooth out most of my issues, but I haven't been able to solve this one..

I use Thunderbird because I have multiple email accounts to monitor and like them all in one place. The latest problem that I am having is that my "sent" email is showing up as giberish (sometimes.. Not every email, and not always on the same account).

My system is Windows 11 Home 64-bit

I will attach a screen shot of: 1. My current version of Tbird 2. The email that displays in Tbird 3. The email that displays in Gmail

Thank you in advance! -Eric

Hello, I've been using thunderbird since 2013, and have never had as many issues as I have this year. I reinstalled Thunderbird (uninstalled with revo uninstaller so nothing stayed), and then installed the latest version fresh. This seemed to smooth out most of my issues, but I haven't been able to solve this one.. I use Thunderbird because I have multiple email accounts to monitor and like them all in one place. The latest problem that I am having is that my "sent" email is showing up as giberish (sometimes.. Not every email, and not always on the same account). My system is Windows 11 Home 64-bit I will attach a screen shot of: 1. My current version of Tbird 2. The email that displays in Tbird 3. The email that displays in Gmail Thank you in advance! -Eric
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eric143
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Sorry, I did not attach the Gmail Email screenshot. Here it is.

Thanks again!! -Eric

Matt
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Right click the folder, select properties and then the repair button.

eric143
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Sorry for the late reply. I know I've tried that before, but it seemed to work this time!

Thank you!!

Wayne Mery
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eric143 said
Sorry for the late reply. I know I've tried that before, but it seemed to work this time! Thank you!!

eric, did that repair stick permanently?

And if not, please update to 128.3.3 with Help > About and post your results here.

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Hey Wayne, I've had to repair the folder a few times now. I will update my Thunderbird. Thanks again!