Authentication failure while connecting to server imap.aol.com and version 148

Hello, For many years I have used Thunderbird, but since update to v148, I have recieved an "Authentication failure while connecting to server imap.aol.com" + "connection… (read more)

Hello, For many years I have used Thunderbird, but since update to v148, I have recieved an "Authentication failure while connecting to server imap.aol.com" + "connection to server pop.gmail.com timed out". All the passwords, imap in & out settings are correct, the antivirus/firewall is not blocking. The AOL page pops up for access but does not accept the passwords. I have as of now lost all my emails. I appreciate the security improvements which, sadly, are necessary, but will there be an update to correct this soon.

Asked by nig4bren 5 hours ago

Last reply by Wayne Mery 40 minutes ago

Thunderbird SuperNova on 32 bit Win 7 machine

I am trying to re-install Thunderbird on my wife's old Gateway desktop. I downloaded version 115.18.0 and tried to install it, but get a message saying it can't be instal… (read more)

I am trying to re-install Thunderbird on my wife's old Gateway desktop. I downloaded version 115.18.0 and tried to install it, but get a message saying it can't be installed because my OS is 32 bit. I thought the SuperNova would work for both 64 and 32 bit OS platforms. (It does work on my Toshiba laptop, which is a 64 bit Win 7 machine.) If this version of Thunderbird will not work, what about the last version that will. It was installed years ago. Thanks, Peter

Asked by timan 41 minutes ago

Can't seem to delete a potental virus off my computer in Firefox. I had a crazy red screen. Copied the screen and put it in description. Every time I open firefox the message the message come upcomes upp

Warning: Potential Security Risk Ahead Firefox detected a potential security threat and did not continue to na.nikken.com. If you visit this site, attackers could try to … (read more)

Warning: Potential Security Risk Ahead

Firefox detected a potential security threat and did not continue to na.nikken.com. If you visit this site, attackers could try to steal information like your passwords, emails, or credit card details.

What can you do about it?

Probably nothing, since it’s likely there’s a problem with the site itself.

The site is ok when I open on another window and even on Google which I don't like.

Asked by wealth4u 1 hour ago

Received msg claiming has all my info - wants $$ to get rid of it

As stated above, received msg from me to me -- a common practice I hear. If I change my password, will that fix this? I tried to log in to Outlook on line to change pass… (read more)

As stated above, received msg from me to me -- a common practice I hear. If I change my password, will that fix this? I tried to log in to Outlook on line to change password but I use a passkey - doesn't let me do a password entry. Help..... Thanks.

Asked by DirtyDog 10 hours ago

Last reply by Matt 1 hour ago

Can you use Thunderbird with a two-step verification email account?

I want to access an Outlook.com email. It has 2-step verification. It also says I may be missing a domain name before the email. Not sure what that is. DomainName/myemail… (read more)

I want to access an Outlook.com email. It has 2-step verification. It also says I may be missing a domain name before the email. Not sure what that is. DomainName/myemailname@outlook.com.

Asked by littlerock1 7 hours ago

Last reply by Matt 1 hour ago

How to set Thunderbird to auto forward incoming mail to new address

I have current TBird in use but it is configured for use only on present PC (employer restriction). Is it possible to set Tbird to automatically forward all incoming ema… (read more)

I have current TBird in use but it is configured for use only on present PC (employer restriction). Is it possible to set Tbird to automatically forward all incoming emails to its inbox to a new account on gmail (not yet created, for temporary use on a laptop while I am in other countries) ? Really value all advice you can give me. I'm not a computer wizard!

Asked by csteel51 1 hour ago

Yahoo Account in Thunberbird

Greetings, For some reason, my TB client has a conflict with my ISP provider with TB and my personal Yahoo account. When I try to authenticate my personal Yahoo account, … (read more)

Greetings,

For some reason, my TB client has a conflict with my ISP provider with TB and my personal Yahoo account. When I try to authenticate my personal Yahoo account, the authentication box pops up in TB, but it points to my ISP Yahoo account with the login instead of my private Yahoo account login. I have deleted my ISP Yahoo account. Everything was fine last year; now, today, I can't authenticate my private Yahoo account in the Authentication box (screenshot below). It's not giving my personal Yahoo account security. It's giving my ISP provider login, it's Rogers.

Any clues as to why?

Regards, Marko

Asked by Marko 2 hours ago

Last reply by Marko 2 hours ago

Emails on some accounts are coming through twice.

So I have a couple of accounts that do this and not on others (Same domain and server) When the messages come through they are doubled like they are on a thread, but the … (read more)

So I have a couple of accounts that do this and not on others (Same domain and server) When the messages come through they are doubled like they are on a thread, but the same exact message. All settings in Thunderbird and the server email config are the same for all addresses,. I have three out of ten that do this for some odd reason.

Asked by DougP1 2 hours ago

I am not receiving new email in my Thunderbird account. I keep receiving a message from this: https://localhost/?code=0.ac.w2.1KORox

I received this message: Unable to connect The connection was refused when attempting to contact localhost. The site could be temporarily unavailable or too busy. Tr… (read more)

I received this message: Unable to connect

The connection was refused when attempting to contact localhost.

   The site could be temporarily unavailable or too busy. Try again in a few moments.
   If you are unable to load any pages, check your computer’s network connection.
   If your computer or network is protected by a firewall or proxy, make sure that Thunderbird is permitted to access the web.

I am not receiving new email. What do I need to do to get it working again?

Asked by sismessinger 4 months ago

Last reply by Lin 2 hours ago

  • Solved

how can I tell firefox that my computer has been upgraded to windows 11.

When I tried to install intuit turbotax it could not install because it kept saying that I have windows 8 or 10 and would not install. When I try to go to Costco it tell… (read more)

When I tried to install intuit turbotax it could not install because it kept saying that I have windows 8 or 10 and would not install. When I try to go to Costco it tell me :You don't have permission to access "http://signin.costco.com/e0714dd4-784d-46d6-a278-3e29553483eb/B2C_1A_SSO_WCS_signup_signin_201/oauth2/v2.0/authorize?" on this server.

Reference #18.46182117.1772307163.29b43f85

https://errors.edgesuite.net/18.46182117.1772307163.29b43f85

I had to use Microsoft Edge and all works. I want to keep firefox. PLEASE HELP I did upgrade in the fall to switch to Windows 11. I verified with the system to be sure and all is there.

Edition Windows 11 Home Version 23H2 Installed on ‎10/‎04/‎25 OS build 22631.6199 Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.22700.1108.0

Device name NORMS-LAPTOP3 Processor 11th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-1135G7 @ 2.40GHz 2.42 GHz Installed RAM 8.00 GB (7.65 GB usable) Device ID 49EC7F46-8573-48B5-AE54-BDC4E946868D Product ID 00325-96764-51399-AAOEM System type 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor Pen and touch No pen or touch input is available for this display

Thanks Norman

Asked by Lolabes 8 hours ago

Answered by James 8 hours ago

I WOULD LIKE TO SPEAK WITH A TECHNITION

I JUST TRIED TO OPEN A DOWNLOADED EMAIL AND FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER I WAS TOLD TO ENTER THE PASSWORD TO OPEN THE PDF FILE I TRIED ADOBE ACROBAT AND THEN TRIED MOZILLA W… (read more)

I JUST TRIED TO OPEN A DOWNLOADED EMAIL AND FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER I WAS TOLD TO ENTER THE PASSWORD TO OPEN THE PDF FILE I TRIED ADOBE ACROBAT AND THEN TRIED MOZILLA WHAT PASSWORD ARE THEY ASKING FOR, WHERE CAN I FIND IT THIS NEVER HAPPENED BEFORE THE LAST MOZILLA UPDATE


I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO BE ABLE TO DISCUSS PERFORMANCE AND CONNECTIVITY . MONTHS AGO ALL MY LOGIN AND PASSWORD INFORMATION WAS REMOVED. i HAVE BEEN ABLE TO START INSTALLING THOSE THAT I COULD BY ADDING THOSE I COULD BUT HUNDREDS WERE NOT AVAILABLE . AND MY COMPUTER HAS BEEN WORKING KIND OF OK JUST RECENTLY I NOTICED AN UPDATE TO MY COMPUTER HAPPENED AND IT IS NOT WORKING VERY WELL

I CAN BE REACHED AT [edited phone #] OR AT [edited email and phone# from community support forum]

Asked by helpneeded 8 hours ago

I have accidently deleted my firefox and reinstalled a new version can i recover previous bookmarks and passwords

Having seen 2 versions of Firefox on my computer,i tried to delete one version and unfortunately both have gone. is it possible to recover the old version with bookmarks … (read more)

Having seen 2 versions of Firefox on my computer,i tried to delete one version and unfortunately both have gone. is it possible to recover the old version with bookmarks and passwords?

Asked by Chris Thomas 4 hours ago

Last reply by wxie 2 hours ago

When opening an e-edition newspaper link in gmail on Firefox browser, I am not directed to the intended link.

When I click on an e-edition link for a newspaper in gmail, the link doesn't direct to the correct site in Firefox. When I use Safari, and click on the e-edition link fo… (read more)

When I click on an e-edition link for a newspaper in gmail, the link doesn't direct to the correct site in Firefox. When I use Safari, and click on the e-edition link for the newspaper, the link works as it should and goes to the correct page. I would like to have the link work on the Firefox browser. Any suggestions. I think there might be some sort of security thing/action which is misdirecitng the link. In the past, this problem happened with other sites.

Thank you,

Asked by Claudia MacLeod 3 hours ago

can't send mail on new personal Outlook.com account

Can get(POP3), but can not send emails to a newly created personal outlook.com account. the following error occurs when trying to send mail: Unable to authenticate to Out… (read more)

Can get(POP3), but can not send emails to a newly created personal outlook.com account.

the following error occurs when trying to send mail: Unable to authenticate to Outgoing server (SMTP) . Please check the password and verify the 'Authentication method' in 'Account Settings | Outgoing server (SMTP)

all my setting are correct per thunderbird and microsoft:

  (smtp-mail.outlook.com, port 587,  STARTTLS, OAUTH2, xxxxx@outlook.com)

thunderbird error log file contains the following: . . . mailnews.smtp: S: 535 5.7.139 Authentication unsuccessful, SmtpClientAuthentication is disabled for the Mailbox. Visit https://aka.ms/smtp_auth_disabled for more information. [CH5P220CA0005.NAMP220.PROD.OUTLOOK.COM 2026-02-28T23:29:21.878Z 08DE7703D4D1982A]

SmtpClient.sys.mjs:452:17 mailnews.smtp: Command failed: 535 Authentication unsuccessful, SmtpClientAuthentication is disabled for the Mailbox. Visit https://aka.ms/smtp_auth_disabled for more information. [CH5P220CA0005.NAMP220.PROD.OUTLOOK.COM 2026-02-28T23:29:21.878Z 08DE7703D4D1982A]; currentAction=_actionAUTH_XOAUTH2 SmtpClient.sys.mjs:578:19 mailnews.smtp: Error during AUTH XOAUTH2, sending empty response . . .


Based on my understanding its seems thunderbird is using SMTP AUTH instead of OAUTH2 as required for newer personal outlook.com accounts. Is my assessment correct? If so, is there a fix?

Asked by tbirdUser_t3 3 hours ago

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Address Book does not allow duplicate email addresses

Updating my Address Book in Thunderbird v148. The darned thing does not permit two people to have the same email address or phone number - pain in the "A" to say the leas… (read more)

Updating my Address Book in Thunderbird v148. The darned thing does not permit two people to have the same email address or phone number - pain in the "A" to say the least !

Asked by shane49 2 days ago

Answered by Lin 3 hours ago

How do i search in the main bar in the middle of the screen as apose to the web address bar?

All of a sudden (after a recent update I suppose) every time I start to type anything in the "search" in the middle of my "home" screen, the curser jumps to the address s… (read more)

All of a sudden (after a recent update I suppose) every time I start to type anything in the "search" in the middle of my "home" screen, the curser jumps to the address space in the toolbar. I hate that! I want to continue to use search in the middle of the screen as I have for years since I started using browsers. I've tried looking at the setting for "browser.newtabpage.activity-stream.improvesearch.handoffToAwesomebar" and it is set to "false" as was recommended in another post some years ago. What do I have to do to revert back to the way it was before this change was forced on me?

Asked by rv4fun 1 day ago

Last reply by rv4fun 3 hours ago