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Missing local folders

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dam034

Dear users,

I installed thunderbird on my pc only to open .mbox files containing archives from past years.

I read in the guide I need to add a plugin called ImportExport NG to open mbox files, but first I have to see the "local folders", which doesn't exist.

I attached the screenshot of thunderbird just installed on my pc and launched. I miss the "local folders".

How can I fix?

Thanks

Dear users, I installed thunderbird on my pc only to open .mbox files containing archives from past years. I read in the guide I need to add a plugin called ImportExport NG to open mbox files, but first I have to see the "local folders", which doesn't exist. I attached the screenshot of thunderbird just installed on my pc and launched. I miss the "local folders". How can I fix? Thanks
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A mail account has to be added before Local Folders is created. Once that's done, Help/Troubleshooting Info, Profile Folder, Open Directory (Win: Folder), close TB, paste the .mbox file(s) into Mail/Local Folders, remove the .mbox extension, restart TB, find the folders under Local Folders in the Folder Pane. The IET NG add-on is not needed.

Can I add a dummy email account or I need a real account and be able to receive the messages?

I don't know - try it and see.

I can't add a dummy email account, but I don't want to create a real email account. Can I add a feed?

And then, how can I import .mbox files?

Thanks

No, it won't work by just adding a feed.

Search online for free mbox viewer apps.