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Thunderbird recently started running very slowly.

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I have used Thunderbird for many years and and have loved it. However, recently my "Local Folders Inbox" have been extremely slow (deleting emails, reviewing an email, etc.). I have tried every suggestion that I have found without any change: reducing emails in the folder (down to about 75 remaining), compacting and repairing the folder, deleting and rebuilding all of the msf files and global database, disabling all addons, empty trash and junk, clear the cache, disable hardware acceleration, exclusion in antivirus, etc. It has become very frustrating. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

I have used Thunderbird for many years and and have loved it. However, recently my "Local Folders Inbox" have been extremely slow (deleting emails, reviewing an email, etc.). I have tried every suggestion that I have found without any change: reducing emails in the folder (down to about 75 remaining), compacting and repairing the folder, deleting and rebuilding all of the msf files and global database, disabling all addons, empty trash and junk, clear the cache, disable hardware acceleration, exclusion in antivirus, etc. It has become very frustrating. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

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Wayne Mery
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What was your primary reference for things to try?

You tried Windows started in Safe Mode?

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I used many different references: AI overview seemed to be the most complete but the problem was addressed in many sources. Most listed the potential fixes that I referenced in my question. I tried them all with no success.

Based on your question about Safe mode, I have tried Thunderbird but at this point I have not been able to use Windows safe mode successfully. For some reason, II do not have access to my mouse or keyboard in Windows 11 safe mode. I will need to work on that.

What is strange is that Thunderbird has always worked perfectly until about a week ago, then it slowed to a crawl. I don't believe that I have changed anything on my computer in that time frame. I have checked it several times and seems to free of any viruses.

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