Unable to log in at server. Probably wrong configuration, username or password.

- Make sure the Username field on the Available configurations screen has your full email address, not just your name

- Make sure cookies are allowed in Thunderbird

- Do not use a VPN while attempting to authenticate your Google account

- Make sure there is no application running on your computer which is blocking local TCP port 80, e.g. a local web server

I should first say that I am not a linux expert but I have been using it for years now. It is like a breath of fresh air when you cast off Windows, or it was for me! I haven't found it necessary to lean on any version of windows. When I set up Linux I work on the basis that I just need to reset/format the disk (but of course you will lose files but you may not need them but that is your choice). If you have a new Hard disk it will load onto it straight away. If you don't have a new one there are some available on the internet suitably formatted. Second hand HD's are potentially OK. Often not much used and cheap.

If you start with a formatted disk Linux will load pretty much on it own from the Linux disk. It will take some time but be patient and don't interfere. You will then have a linux operating system which will require some setup but follow it through and it will be ok. If you are able to use a new or used formatted HD you will still have the original Windows disk to fall back on. Malcolm.

I should first say that I am not a linux expert but I have been using it for years now. It is like a breath of fresh air when you cast off Windows, or it was for me! I haven't found it necessary to lean on any version of windows. When I set up Linux I work on the basis that I just need to reset/format the disk (but of course you will lose files but you may not need them but that is your choice). If you have a new Hard disk it will load onto it straight away. If you don't have a new one there are some available on the internet suitably formatted. Second hand HD's are potentially OK. Often not much used and cheap. If you start with a formatted disk Linux will load pretty much on it own from the Linux disk. It will take some time but be patient and don't interfere. You will then have a linux operating system which will require some setup but follow it through and it will be ok. If you are able to use a new or used formatted HD you will still have the original Windows disk to fall back on. Malcolm.

I assume you accidentally posted to the wrong thread, because this has nothing at all to do with the (almost six-month-old) topic.