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Can't delete emply folders in Thunderbird

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As everyone using Thunderbird knows, TB folders are displayed in a column down the left side. Four of those folders are named "New Folder With Items" (three with numbers appended to the name). Those folders are empty, and I have no idea how they got there in the first place. I've tried deleting them but they always remain as before. I've attached a screenshot of those folders.

This is not a "serious" problem, just an annoying one. Any ideas how to actually delete those folders?

As everyone using Thunderbird knows, TB folders are displayed in a column down the left side. Four of those folders are named "New Folder With Items" (three with numbers appended to the name). Those folders are empty, and I have no idea how they got there in the first place. I've tried deleting them but they always remain as before. I've attached a screenshot of those folders. This is not a "serious" problem, just an annoying one. Any ideas how to actually delete those folders?
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Ed
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Do they appear when you access your email via the service's web interface?

mwrr
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No, only in Thunderbird.

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See if you can unsubscribe those folders:

In the L. column, R. click the account (just above the Inbox) > Subscribe

Also go to TB menu > Account Settings > Server Settings > click the 'Advanced' buttonand make sure 'Show only subscribed folders' is enabled.

mwrr
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This morning, without doing any of the things you suggested, I was able to delete those folders. Why? Who knows...