Thunderbird is freezing up after a few minutes or when I try to select a folder.
I believe with Update 154,0 my thunderbird has been freezing up. I can't see, to compress files or select some folders. After a few minutes everything freezes up. 21 AUGUST 2026
[redacted] @gmail.com
/edit: unlocked as other was made as duplicate.
Modified by Wayne Mery
All Replies (3)
What is your anti-virus software?
Norton 360, Superantispyware. Whatever comes with Windows 11.
These are some generic suggestions to avoid problems with anti-virus software.
Create an exception in your anti-virus software for the Thunderbird profile folder, so that the anti-virus real-time scanner will not scan it. https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/profiles-where-thunderbird-stores-user-data#w_how-to-find-your-profile
Don't let your anti-virus software scan incoming and outgoing messages.
Don't let your anti-virus software scan attachments.
Don't let your anti-virus software intercept your secure connection to the server.
Remove any add-ons your anti-virus software may have installed in Thunderbird.
You must log in to your account to reply to posts. Please start a new question, if you do not have an account yet.