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I just restarted my computer. Thunderbird shows none of my email accounts or local directories. How do I get back all of my old settings?

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I started up my laptop this morning and started by browser and e-mail client. When Thunderbird started, it was like it was doing a new install. I have no access to my three e-mail accounts or local folders. How do I get it back?

I started up my laptop this morning and started by browser and e-mail client. When Thunderbird started, it was like it was doing a new install. I have no access to my three e-mail accounts or local folders. How do I get it back?

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Thanks, I'll work through it.

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This issue is being reported to Bugzilla. There are 10 reports of lost profiles this morning and still counting.

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https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=1372691

Please feel free to add any pertinent details.

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Do you use the program CCleaner? What antivirus are you using? What version of Thunderbird do you have?

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Yes, I use CCleaner. This could be a problem, a new version installed last night. v 5.31.6104

McAfee AV build 19.0.4016

Thunderbird 52.1.1

edit: Piriform is aware of the problem. They have posted an update, v 5.31.6105

Modified by bystanderOK

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Thanks for the update. The common thread in 6 cases is CCcleaner.