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Thunderbird not storing IMAP message bodies on local computer

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paul142857
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Thunderbird is not saving IMAP message bodies to my home computer.

My settings: - Keep messages in all folders on this computer is checked. Under "Advanced" all the folders are checked for download. - Synchronize all messages locally regardless of age is on.

If a message has some significant graphics there is a fairly long delay before the body is shown. I know that this is a characteristic of IMAP. But if I close Thuderbird and return to it later, the same message will again have the download delay. Clearly it is not being stored on my computer.

Any help will be appreciated.

Thank you, Paul

Thunderbird is not saving IMAP message bodies to my home computer. My settings: - Keep messages in all folders on this computer is checked. Under "Advanced" all the folders are checked for download. - Synchronize all messages locally regardless of age is on. If a message has some significant graphics there is a fairly long delay before the body is shown. I know that this is a characteristic of IMAP. But if I close Thuderbird and return to it later, the same message will again have the download delay. Clearly it is not being stored on my computer. Any help will be appreciated. Thank you, Paul

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