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Thunderbird asks for Master Password twice

When I start Thunderbird, it asks for Master Password right away, and then again just after it opens up. I asked question last year, but didn't get much response. What … (read more)

When I start Thunderbird, it asks for Master Password right away, and then again just after it opens up.

I asked question last year, but didn't get much response.

What can I do to just have it ask one time when starting Thunderbird? I tried disabling "check new messages at startup" on all accounts.

Asked by CSM 1 day ago

Last reply by Bogomil Shopov - Бого 23 hours ago

Thunderbird won't open

My Thunderbird has been working properly for about 30 years, but now refuses to open. Message received says 'Authentication failed'. This happens repeatedly (for at least… (read more)

My Thunderbird has been working properly for about 30 years, but now refuses to open. Message received says 'Authentication failed'. This happens repeatedly (for at least 20-30 times) and appears to relate to my password. It suggests 'Retry' or 'Enter new password'. The 'Retry' repeats as before so I check the Saved Passwords and enter the one saved. I get the same message. I am using Version 115 and have been for some time.

Could this be related to a change of Profile? There must be a way to reset the password? I have checked all the settings and no errors appear, all settings confirmed.

I have thought about a Recovery Mode and seem to remember seeing a message that I do have that. I just don't know how to access it.

Asked by Graham Jones 2 weeks ago

Last reply by Toad-Hall 1 week ago

Trash Folder missing after last update

After last update, Missing "TRASH" folder and only have Junk Folder that everything is put in and marked as "Junk". Then those messages are all marked as "junk" automatic… (read more)

After last update, Missing "TRASH" folder and only have Junk Folder that everything is put in and marked as "Junk". Then those messages are all marked as "junk" automatically that may not be Junk. Tried to create subfolder named "Trash" and will not allow. Windows 10, 64 bit Dell laptop I-5 Inspiron 5759.

Asked by dsks 3 months ago

Last reply by dsks 2 weeks ago

Can't send from Comcast

I currently receive all messages sent to me including those from Comcast but I can't send messages to any email address. When I logon i get the message: Enter Credential… (read more)

I currently receive all messages sent to me including those from Comcast but I can't send messages to any email address. When I logon i get the message: Enter Credentials for my email address on imap,comcast.net. I read the document: Switch from POP to IMAP account > Create the IMAP account. I never saw the window shown on page 3 of the document. The other day I got a message that the IMAP account was already created. I then edited the my SMTP account.

Asked by jeraldasmith 4 weeks ago

Last reply by jeraldasmith 3 weeks ago

How can I stop certain emails going directly to trash?

Certain email newsletters that I signed up for (and verified) go directly to trash. I have no Thunderbird filters on nor does my internet or computer. How can I fix this… (read more)

Certain email newsletters that I signed up for (and verified) go directly to trash. I have no Thunderbird filters on nor does my internet or computer. How can I fix this? I switched from Outlook but sadly, will have to go back if this isn't fixed.

Asked by kaykatz 3 weeks ago

Last reply by Bogomil Shopov - Бого 3 weeks ago

Drag and drop emails on local drive folder

Hello, It's there any option/setting in mozilla thunderbird for drag and drop emails to local drive folder and save them under another filename that the standard "Subject… (read more)

Hello, It's there any option/setting in mozilla thunderbird for drag and drop emails to local drive folder and save them under another filename that the standard "Subject" name? I don't know if i'm clearly enough, that's why i want to make a briefly description of the operation i want and the way the emails i want to appear in my folder. I drag and drop an email to my folder and this email has the filename represented by the "Subject" of that email. Can i change the way emails are saved ? Or can i drag and drop emails from one sender in separate folder ?

Asked by Alex Andrew 1 month ago

Last reply by sfhowes 1 month ago

Mozilla Thunderbird Crashes

Hi, I have very frequent Mozilla Thunderbird Crashes on the site. I have noticed that it appears mostly/all the time? when some emails are being deleted, if that makes … (read more)

Hi, I have very frequent Mozilla Thunderbird Crashes on the site. I have noticed that it appears mostly/all the time? when some emails are being deleted, if that makes any sense. This is more of an annoyance, than a critical issue. Just in 2024 the log shows over 100 submitted crash reports. The "good news" is that Thunderbird goes to the "restart and/or quit" option icon for a a fast restart. So any thoughts, suggestions would be appreciated. Thank you . Gerry K.

Asked by gkerachsky 1 month ago

Last reply by gkerachsky 1 month ago

Problems with email passwords

Why has Thunderbird started to continuosly ask for the passwords for my email accounts? And why do all my attempts to enter my passwords result in failure? I am unable to… (read more)

Why has Thunderbird started to continuosly ask for the passwords for my email accounts? And why do all my attempts to enter my passwords result in failure? I am unable to send or receive any emails at the moment. If anyone is able to help I'd be very grateful.

Asked by richard.howells 1 month ago

Last reply by Bogomil Shopov - Бого 1 month ago

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Thunderbird stops the Microsoft Windows key from working

I am running Thunderbird version 115.4.1 on the Windows 11 system. Having Thunderbird active (even in the background or minimised) stops the Windows key from working. H… (read more)

I am running Thunderbird version 115.4.1 on the Windows 11 system. Having Thunderbird active (even in the background or minimised) stops the Windows key from working. How can I get the Windows key to work normally without closing down and exiting Thunderbird?

Asked by JohnP 6 months ago

Answered by JohnP 6 months ago

several things not working any loger

I have already several times asked my question and have received no reply so far. Could you please reply to my e-mail: jean-pierre.biber@natcons.ch Here my question again… (read more)

I have already several times asked my question and have received no reply so far. Could you please reply to my e-mail: jean-pierre.biber@natcons.ch Here my question again: Good evening I have been using Thunderbird mail for ages, and now suddenly diverse thing don't work anymore: I can't chose my signatures anymore, the language correction does not work anylonger, and when I print things they come out wrong. Can you please help me fix that? My email is jean-pierre.biber@natcons.ch Kind regards Jean-Pierre Biber

Dr. phil. nat. Bureau Natcons Appenzellerstrasse 12 CH - 4055 Basel Switzerland

Asked by Jean-Pierre 2 months ago

Last reply by Toad-Hall 2 months ago

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Should I delete my cox mail?

Our Thunderbird is set up with 2 email accounts - Gmail & Cox cable. Actually 3 as my wife also uses TB for her Cox emails. Cox is moving over to Yahoo. Not a fan of … (read more)

Our Thunderbird is set up with 2 email accounts - Gmail & Cox cable. Actually 3 as my wife also uses TB for her Cox emails. Cox is moving over to Yahoo. Not a fan of Yahoo. Eventually I will either set up another Gmail account (cox was for subscriptions or when a business needs an email address) and my has a Gmail already, but she does not use TB for that as for her Cox is her main email.

So can I delete our Cox emails thru Cox web email site without losing our emails currently in TB? And will that mess things up as TB sends and receives email from cox cable?

Any tips and suggestions much appreciated.

Asked by sethm 2 months ago

Answered by david 2 months ago