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I am trying to set up my email account on a computer that was hacked and all data was removed, new new basic hardware was installed, so I starting from ground zero!

wljermyn

My computer was hacked. I had all data removed and a new windows 11 installed. I'm trying to establish my Thunderbird email ([redacted]@carolina.rr.com) since many of my communications are associated with that sign in. I don't have my previous password. Please help!

My computer was hacked. I had all data removed and a new windows 11 installed. I'm trying to establish my Thunderbird email ([redacted]@carolina.rr.com) since many of my communications are associated with that sign in. I don't have my previous password. Please help!

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You will need to contact your email provider for the password. Thunderbird can store your password, but cannot retrieve it.

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