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This article describes why Thunderbird may start in Safe Mode when you expect it to start normally. * For general information on Safe Mode, see [[Safe Mode|this article]].

This article describes why Thunderbird may start in Safe Mode when you expect it to start normally. * For general information on Safe Mode, see [[Safe Mode TB|this article]]. __TOC__ = Thunderbird not closed completely = If you started Thunderbird in Safe Mode, it will remain in Safe Mode until Thunderbird is completely closed. The easiest way to make sure Thunderbird is closed is to restart your computer. Once your computer starts up again, start Thunderbird. = Shortcut updated to open Safe Mode = You may have updated the shortcut you use to start Thunderbird to open it in Safe Mode and forgotten to change it back. {for win} # Right-click the icon you use to start Thunderbird and choose {menu Properties}. # Click on the {menu Shortcut} tab. # Make sure the '''Target:''' box doesn't include -safe-mode at the end. It should only read {filepath "C:\Program Files\Mozilla Thunderbird\thunderbird.exe"} for default installations of Thunderbird. {/for} {for linux} == Ubuntu == # Right-click the icon you use to start Thunderbird and choose {menu Properties}. # If the dialog that opens has tabs, click on the {menu Launcher} tab. # Make sure the '''Command:''' box doesn't include -safe-mode at the end. It should only read {filepath thunderbird %u} for default installations of Thunderbird. {/for} {for win} = Safe Mode shortcut on recently used applications list = Windows will list in the Start Menu the applications you have most recently opened. Thunderbird in Safe Mode may be one of these applications. Try starting Thunderbird from another shortcut, for example the one under {menu All Programs}. {/for} [[Template:ShareArticle|link=http://mzl.la/1fHaDla]]