Strange behaviour when copying profile
I just upgraded to MacOS "Catalina" and wanted to make a backup of my default "user Profile" for Thunderbird 60.9.0. As I have always done in the past, I went into Profil… (read more)
I just upgraded to MacOS "Catalina" and wanted to make a backup of my default "user Profile" for Thunderbird 60.9.0.
As I have always done in the past, I went into Profile Manager, created a new profile, and then went into the Library, copied all the files from the old profile folder into the new one.
But now, when I launch Thunderbird under the new profile, I find it has created a bunch of new folders such as "inbox-1", "sent-1", etc. instead of just "inbox", "sent"... And some of my files are in "inbox-1", "sent-1" while others stayed in "inbox", etc. After opening and closing Thunderbird a few times, resetting and restarting, and trying it twice with different methods of "copying all the files" to the new profile folder (to make sure I wasn't just accidentally skipping a file during the transfer, or something), I just opened Thunderbird again under the new profile, and all these folders have disappeared completely... (even my "archive" folders, and my inbox's folder structure...) it's weird...
Launching into the 'old' profile somehow still gives me the correct set of folders that I always had (thank God!)... but this new profile behaves strangely.
I think this is a bug, and I think it might have something to do with my having 'upgraded' to Catalina.
Thanks for your ideas...
Thunderbird
has 'send to kindle' disappear? I had it and not longer did. when I tried to download the app for mozilla I got a page blaming mozilla.
it used to be easy and wonderful to send documents to my kindle from my PC computer. I would make a pdf and in the print function 'send to kindle' was a choice of printer… (read more)
it used to be easy and wonderful to send documents to my kindle from my PC computer. I would make a pdf and in the print function 'send to kindle' was a choice of printers. this has disappeared. It appears an app is now needed (can't remember if it was before) but when I click 'download for Mozilla' I get a page saying it's no longer available. I've gone to other browsers which I don't like and can't make them work either. I just want to send articles to read on my kindle
Firefox
pref() save old value
I have been using autoconfig (thunderbird.cfg) for many years. After switching from 52.9.1 to 60.9.0, my script began to behave strangely. Among other things, it changes … (read more)
I have been using autoconfig (thunderbird.cfg) for many years. After switching from 52.9.1 to 60.9.0, my script began to behave strangely. Among other things, it changes the contents of some preferences using the pref() function. In particular, ldap_2.servers.public.uri. Earlier, when calling pref ("ldap_2.servers.public.uri", "new value"), the contents of this line simply changed, but now a new section is created containing the old values "ldap_2.servers.public.uri", "ldap_2.servers.public.filename" and "ldap_2.servers.public.description" under the names "ldap_2.servers.public_1.uri", "ldap_2.servers.public_1.filename" and "ldap_2.servers.public_1.description". On the next change, they become "public_2", and "public" again becomes "public_1". As a result, instead of changing the way I access the server depending on my IP address, I get a new address book every time thunderbird starts.
How to return the old behavior of the pref() function or change the value of named preference in another way?
And by the way, why now getPref("extensions.enabledAddons") always returns NULL?
I could not find answers on Mozilla sites ;(
Strange behaviour when copying profile
I just upgraded to MacOS "Catalina" and wanted to make a backup of my default "user Profile" for Thunderbird 60.9.0. As I have always done in the past, I went into Profil… (read more)
I just upgraded to MacOS "Catalina" and wanted to make a backup of my default "user Profile" for Thunderbird 60.9.0.
As I have always done in the past, I went into Profile Manager, created a new profile, and then went into the Library, copied all the files from the old profile folder into the new one.
But now, when I launch Thunderbird under the new profile, I find it has created a bunch of new folders such as "inbox-1", "sent-1", etc. instead of just "inbox", "sent"... And some of my files are in "inbox-1", "sent-1" while others stayed in "inbox", etc. After opening and closing Thunderbird a few times, resetting and restarting, and trying it twice with different methods of "copying all the files" to the new profile folder (to make sure I wasn't just accidentally skipping a file during the transfer, or something), I just opened Thunderbird again under the new profile, and all these folders have disappeared completely... (even my "archive" folders, and my inbox's folder structure...) it's weird...
Launching into the 'old' profile somehow still gives me the correct set of folders that I always had (thank God!)... but this new profile behaves strangely.
I think this is a bug, and I think it might have something to do with my having 'upgraded' to Catalina.
Thanks for your ideas...
Firefox has Dead Once Install the Update
Steps to reproduce: I have a version of firefox 69.0.1 in Windows 10 x64 bit machine. Then i download the latest version From the below link and install it using command … (read more)
Steps to reproduce:
I have a version of firefox 69.0.1 in Windows 10 x64 bit machine. Then i download the latest version From the below link and install it using command line argument " -ms -ma" https://download-installer.cdn.mozilla.net/pub/firefox/releases/69.0.3/win64/en-US/Firefox Setup 69.0.3.exe
Actual results:
The Firefox updated successfully but can't open the firefox application. It seems like the application is dead. Once i reboot the machine the application works fine without issue.
Expected results:
The firefox should works fine after updated without reboot.
ISP autoconfig file
I have created an ISP autoconfig xml file (test.com.xml) and I would like to deploy it to several computer locally. I placed the file into Thunderbird folder/isp but noth… (read more)
I have created an ISP autoconfig xml file (test.com.xml) and I would like to deploy it to several computer locally. I placed the file into Thunderbird folder/isp but nothing happens.
What should I do? Thank You
After closing Tbird on Mac, it disappeared. Now need to connect new install with old profile
Hi, I'm new to Tbird. I tried to find answers in knowledge base, but I'm stumped. I ran Tbird for 3 days, importing pop files from old gmail account and I think I can f… (read more)
Hi, I'm new to Tbird. I tried to find answers in knowledge base, but I'm stumped. I ran Tbird for 3 days, importing pop files from old gmail account and I think I can find that profile. But Tbird disappeared from the Mac when i closed it. So I re-downloaded and re-installed. Now I need to hook up the old profile (presume it knows how to connect to Gmail account and has the huge number of pop files I need to re-access). I tried using the Profile Manager but it doesn't seem to be designed to connect a new install to an existing profile. Is there some easy way to connect the new Tbird install to the profile I made the first time? Thanks for any help.
When I try to download a PDF and save it in a folder, the letters I press to name the file come up as different letters and numbers; how can I fix this?
When I try to download a PDF and save it in a folder, the letters I press to create a file name come up as different letters and numbers. I press "d" four times and thes… (read more)
When I try to download a PDF and save it in a folder, the letters I press to create a file name come up as different letters and numbers. I press "d" four times and these letters come up "l6n2". It does not happen with word or other documents. How can I fix this?
Thank you for your time.
TB 68.1 no longer offers import for Outlook Express, was this an oversight or removed for good?
We are wanting to use the latest TB 68.1 and we are still working on getting some older client machines off of XP and Outlook Express. We started off using 52.6 and it ha… (read more)
We are wanting to use the latest TB 68.1 and we are still working on getting some older client machines off of XP and Outlook Express. We started off using 52.6 and it has an option to import email from Outlook Express however it looks like this was removed in 68.1. Was this an oversight or has it been removed for good? I cannot seem to find any documentation on the matter, thanks for any help!
profile not found
I had used thunderbird 68.1.1. There was a popup message " thunderbird cannot be updated, please download new version" I have downloaded 68.1.2 and installed it while 68.… (read more)
I had used thunderbird 68.1.1. There was a popup message " thunderbird cannot be updated, please download new version" I have downloaded 68.1.2 and installed it while 68.1.1 was open when i closed 68.1.1 and opened thunderbird it opened 68.1.2 but it did not find my old profile: there was no account or local folders. I checked the existance of my profile folder and it still exist. in my control panel: item "programs": there existed thunderbird 68.1.1 en also thunderbird 68.1.2 I removed both and reinstalled 68.1.2 but again no profile showed. Must I reinstall 68.1.1 again; where can i find this? Or is there another solution?
which firefox edition is best?
I am currently using Edge chromium.but want to switch into firefox but i saw there is a lot more variety like firefox quantum,esr,developer etc. I want to know which edit… (read more)
I am currently using Edge chromium.but want to switch into firefox but i saw there is a lot more variety like firefox quantum,esr,developer etc. I want to know which edition is best
When I try to download the latest version of Thunderbird, I receive a message that the source file could not be read. Help?
This is the message I get from my computer when I try to install the latest edition of Thunderbird: C:\Users\Claudia\AppData\Local\Temp\WOSb+c4w.exe.part could not be sav… (read more)
This is the message I get from my computer when I try to install the latest edition of Thunderbird: C:\Users\Claudia\AppData\Local\Temp\WOSb+c4w.exe.part could not be saved, because the source file could not be read. Try again later, or contact the server administrator.
the add-on could not be downloaded due to a connection failure
I recieved this message: the add-on could not be downloaded due to a connection failure after the MyPoints add-in attempts to download and install in Foxfire
Firefox update 69.0.3 removed master password from devices.
This has happened on two W10 and 1 W7 device
I lost my browsing history on latest release 69 installation, how can I get it back?
I got updated by Firefox release 69.0.3 (64-bit), it went all right until it restarted. Some profile windows appeared, asking whether to import or not previous data. Def… (read more)
I got updated by Firefox release 69.0.3 (64-bit), it went all right until it restarted. Some profile windows appeared, asking whether to import or not previous data. Default is no to import, I chose import as I like the browser to give hits of browsing.
The result, all browsing history was deleted. I've got recent backup files, copied the full profile and used Profile manager. As soon as Firefox r69 runs, places.sqlite is renamed to places.sqlite.corrupt Passwords and bookmarks where restored.
It seems that r69 uses a diferent database schema, thus historic information is not transferible. Import tool only shows options to import history from explorer and chrome.
Is there a tool to import browsing history from Firefox previous releases?
Firefox for Android
How do I perform custom folder migration to install new version
I pay my bills online via email reminders thru Thunderbird. I have many custom folders for this purpose containing a years worth of paid reciepts for each bill. How do … (read more)
I pay my bills online via email reminders thru Thunderbird. I have many custom folders for this purpose containing a years worth of paid reciepts for each bill. How do I move these to the new version of Thunderbird I am being prompted to install?
moto e5 play I do not see blue microphone 2 enter text in search only google mic. icon. Help
I use firefox 69.0.3 on my laptop. Thought why not on my moto e5 Play. Downloaded firefox from google play. installed and I see address bar however microphone icon is n… (read more)
I use firefox 69.0.3 on my laptop. Thought why not on my moto e5 Play. Downloaded firefox from google play. installed and I see address bar however microphone icon is not blue. Went into settings set it and still when I hit icon google voice option opens and allows me to enter whatever into address bar and search. anyway to avoid using google voice and use firefox voice? Thanks
where to download Thunderbird 60.9.0?
How to download TB 60.9.0? TB68 Auto updated and as usual cause problems.