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Cannot find "Thunderbird.exe-p"

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AlanCrisp
AlanCrisp

I have installed and am running Thunderbird on my new laptop, and would like to use the profile from my old computer. I have followed the instructions provided, and copied the profile (renamed) into the folder on the new laptop. When I run "thunderbird.exe-p" I receive a message "cannot find Thunderbird.exe-p" and asked to try again, but without success. I would be grateful for help on this problem. With thanks Alan

I have installed and am running Thunderbird on my new laptop, and would like to use the profile from my old computer. I have followed the instructions provided, and copied the profile (renamed) into the folder on the new laptop. When I run "thunderbird.exe-p" I receive a message "cannot find Thunderbird.exe-p" and asked to try again, but without success. I would be grateful for help on this problem. With thanks Alan

Solution choisie

You need to use the entire line below and that icludes the "

See all info here: http://kb.mozillazine.org/Profile_manager

Enter the following in the Windows Run box Note: You need to use the entire line below and that includes the " signs.

  • "C:\Program Files\Mozilla Thunderbird\thunderbird.exe" -P

Note: if you have Windows 64 bit, then it use:

  • "C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Thunderbird\thunderbird.exe" -P


I created a shortcut icon for Thunderbird program and put it on my desktop Then I changed the Properties

  • Right click on shortcut icon and select 'Properties'
  • select 'Shortcut' tab
  • set the 'Target': "C:\Program Files\Mozilla Thunderbird\thunderbird.exe" -P

Note: if you have Windows 64 bit, then Target needs to be:

  • "C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Thunderbird\thunderbird.exe" -P

Click on 'OK'

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AlanCrisp
AlanCrisp Auteur de la question

Sadly does not work - nothing happens!

Matt
Matt
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Given your apparent level of technical skill, install this add-on https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/thunderbird/addon/profileswitcher/ and use the menu entries it creates.

Note you will need to install the add-on in each profile to use the menu option it creates.

AlanCrisp
AlanCrisp Auteur de la question

Hi Matt Thanks for your kind response. Sadly my technical skill is not that good, and I got nowhere! Rgards Alan

Matt
Matt
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try these instructions to install the add-on, or any add-on. https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/installing-addon-thunderbird

AlanCrisp
AlanCrisp Auteur de la question

Hi Matt Thanks for your kind reply. No success unfortunately - I am probably too thick to succeed! Have followed instructions, but nothing seems to work! Regards Alan

Toad-Hall
Toad-Hall
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Solution choisie

You need to use the entire line below and that icludes the "

See all info here: http://kb.mozillazine.org/Profile_manager

Enter the following in the Windows Run box Note: You need to use the entire line below and that includes the " signs.

  • "C:\Program Files\Mozilla Thunderbird\thunderbird.exe" -P

Note: if you have Windows 64 bit, then it use:

  • "C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Thunderbird\thunderbird.exe" -P


I created a shortcut icon for Thunderbird program and put it on my desktop Then I changed the Properties

  • Right click on shortcut icon and select 'Properties'
  • select 'Shortcut' tab
  • set the 'Target': "C:\Program Files\Mozilla Thunderbird\thunderbird.exe" -P

Note: if you have Windows 64 bit, then Target needs to be:

  • "C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Thunderbird\thunderbird.exe" -P

Click on 'OK'

Toad-Hall
Toad-Hall
  • Top 25 Contributor

Hi Alan re :Sadly does not work - nothing happens!

Have you closed /exited Thunderbird ? Thunderbird must not be running.

AlanCrisp
AlanCrisp Auteur de la question

Thanks - sadly made no difference!

AlanCrisp
AlanCrisp Auteur de la question

Toad-Hall said

You need to use the entire line below and that icludes the " See all info here: http://kb.mozillazine.org/Profile_manager Enter the following in the Windows Run box Note: You need to use the entire line below and that includes the " signs.
  • "C:\Program Files\Mozilla Thunderbird\thunderbird.exe" -P
Note: if you have Windows 64 bit, then it use:
  • "C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Thunderbird\thunderbird.exe" -P
I created a shortcut icon for Thunderbird program and put it on my desktop Then I changed the Properties
  • Right click on shortcut icon and select 'Properties'
  • select 'Shortcut' tab
  • set the 'Target': "C:\Program Files\Mozilla Thunderbird\thunderbird.exe" -P
Note: if you have Windows 64 bit, then Target needs to be:
  • "C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Thunderbird\thunderbird.exe" -P
Click on 'OK'

Many thanks - problem almost resolved! Still need to set up mail on move d profile - will struggle on! Regards Alan