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I need to get my e-mail filters from my old machine

I have everything I need from my old machine except my e-mail filters. If I copy the whole profile I will lose all of the sent messages and saved messages I have generate… (read more)

I have everything I need from my old machine except my e-mail filters. If I copy the whole profile I will lose all of the sent messages and saved messages I have generated since I got Thunderbird up and running on my new machine.

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Import settings from Mozilla mobile to mozilla desktop

Hello, My main computer died and I am trying to setup Mozilla on a spare laptop. I exported settings from my mobile device but am not seeing a way to import them into t… (read more)

Hello, My main computer died and I am trying to setup Mozilla on a spare laptop. I exported settings from my mobile device but am not seeing a way to import them into the desktop. It created a k9s file but it is not giving that option. What am I doing wrong??

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Cannot transfer profile/emails from one computer to another

I use Thunderbird on my older Macbook Air, which I am replacing with q new Mac laptop. I have a huge record of emails in many folders on the old computer and want the sam… (read more)

I use Thunderbird on my older Macbook Air, which I am replacing with q new Mac laptop. I have a huge record of emails in many folders on the old computer and want the same thing on the new computer. I have done this many times in the past between a desktop and a laptop Mac with no issues. But something seems to have changed.

I installed the program, I tried to transfer the profile from the old computer to the new computer, and deleted the older profile. I tried to open Thunderbird and it tells me the profile is missing or inaccessible. I deleted the .ini file but that just makes me do a set up again. I used to do this all the time between my other Macs and it was super simple. Now it's a nightmare and doesn't work at all.

So how do we transfer all saved email, folders and server into etc from on computer to a different computer?

Sean

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tryng to import a seamonkey profile in to at TB email system.

Am trying to import seamonkey profile data in to Thunderbird, but keep getting error messages: am using win 11 anddownloaded latest TB exe yesterday. mail.import: Path Pr… (read more)

Am trying to import seamonkey profile data in to Thunderbird, but keep getting error messages: am using win 11 anddownloaded latest TB exe yesterday. mail.import: Path Profiles/4wd1drzq.default is incorrect; isRelative=true SeamonkeyProfileImporter.sys.mjs:67:22 and This page is in Quirks Mode. Page layout may be impacted. For Standards Mode use “”. SeamonkeyProfileImporter.sys.mjs . Have found this: /* This Source Code Form is subject to the terms of the Mozilla Public

* License, v. 2.0. If a copy of the MPL was not distributed with this
* file, You can obtain one at http://mozilla.org/MPL/2.0/. */

import { AppConstants } from "resource://gre/modules/AppConstants.sys.mjs"; import { ThunderbirdProfileImporter } from "resource:///modules/ThunderbirdProfileImporter.sys.mjs";

/**

* A module to import things from a seamonkey profile dir into the current
* profile.
*/

export class SeamonkeyProfileImporter extends ThunderbirdProfileImporter {

 NAME = "SeaMonkey";
 /** @see BaseProfileImporter */
 async getSourceProfiles() {
   const slugs = {
     win: ["AppData", "Mozilla", "SeaMonkey"],
     macosx: ["ULibDir", "Application Support", "SeaMonkey"],
     linux: ["Home", ".mozilla", "seamonkey"],
   }[AppConstants.platform];
   if (!slugs) {
     // We don't recognize this OS.
     return [];
   }
   const seamonkeyRoot = Services.dirsvc.get(slugs[0], Ci.nsIFile);
   slugs.slice(1).forEach(seamonkeyRoot.append);
   const profilesIni = seamonkeyRoot.clone();
   profilesIni.append("profiles.ini");
   if (!profilesIni.exists()) {
     this._logger.debug(
       "No SeaMonkey profile found in the well known location."
     );
     return [];
   }
   const profiles = [];
   const ini = Cc["@mozilla.org/xpcom/ini-parser-factory;1"]
     .getService(Ci.nsIINIParserFactory)
     .createINIParser(profilesIni);
   for (const section of ini.getSections()) {
     const keys = [...ini.getKeys(section)];
     if (!keys.includes("Path")) {
       // Not a profile section.
       continue;
     }
     const name = keys.includes("Name")
       ? ini.getString(section, "Name")
       : null;
     const path = ini.getString(section, "Path");
     const isRelative = keys.includes("IsRelative")
       ? ini.getString(section, "IsRelative") == "1"
       : false;
     let dir;
     try {
       if (isRelative) {
         dir = seamonkeyRoot.clone();
         dir.appendRelativePath(path);
       } else {
         dir = Cc["@mozilla.org/file/local;1"].createInstance(Ci.nsIFile);
         dir.initWithPath(path);
       }
     } catch (ex) {
       this._logger.warn(
         `Path ${path} is incorrect; isRelative=${isRelative}`
       );
       continue;
     }
     if (!dir.exists()) {
       this._logger.warn(`${dir.path} does not exist`);
       // Not a valid profile.
       continue;
     }
     profiles.push({ name, dir });
   }
   return profiles;
 }

} Thank you

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I imported settings from Windows 11 Thunderbird to Linux Thunderbird, now Account Settings mode says "Account name already exists" when trying to change "Your Name"

On my Windows 11 laptop, in Thunderbird v 148.0.1, I changed the entries for Accounts>"Your name" for all of my accounts. I then Tools>Export the settings to a file… (read more)

On my Windows 11 laptop, in Thunderbird v 148.0.1, I changed the entries for Accounts>"Your name" for all of my accounts. I then Tools>Export the settings to a file. It was reported as 1.97Gigs, and Krusader displayed it as 1.9Gigs.

On my Linux laptop, I imported the settings into Linux Thunderbird v 140.9.0esr (64-bit). It did not import the new names. When I attempted to edit them, Account Settings mode says "Account name already exists" and appends _2 to the account name.

I forgot to make a backup before I undertook this.

How can I fix this?

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Restore thunderbird profile from a crashed Win 10 desktop

My desktop win 10 computer system crashed. While the operating system was zapped, the actual c: drive was intact. A new c: drive was installed with win 11 pro but when I … (read more)

My desktop win 10 computer system crashed. While the operating system was zapped, the actual c: drive was intact. A new c: drive was installed with win 11 pro but when I connect the old drive to the new system, I am locked out of the user>apps>thunderbird folders ( access denied). Is there a way of overriding this security feature? I was hoping to be able to import my profile with several email addresses and their associated archival data. This is more complicated than I was expecting.

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Moving Thunderbird profile from a w11 computer to a second new computer w11 vacation home.

I have a window home computer that was upgraded from w10 to w11. I had to buy a new w11 machine at my vacation home because the old one was not upgradeable. I was succe… (read more)

I have a window home computer that was upgraded from w10 to w11. I had to buy a new w11 machine at my vacation home because the old one was not upgradeable. I was successful in moving the profile from home to vacation home. But a month later I corrupted w11 on my new vacation machine while loading my earlier version of Adobe Photoshop from their instilling disk. W11 could not be repaired and I had to reinstall new w11 while keeping my files etc. This time Thunderbird would not let me move/use my old profile file. No mater what I tried!!

In the past, I've always moved the profile file "Thunderbird" in Appdata file to the new machine and renaming the installed Thunderbird file with XXX after it. It always worked in the past. My profile file is over 2mb. I've tried using all of the logical import options in this new instillations and only get error messages that it could not import the data and to look at the error console? Which I don't know where that is located. I will look for it in w11.

I think that the only difference (which I don't think should make a difference) is the directory name file difference after "users"

Any help would be much appreciated!!!!!!!

Jim Flora (Long time Thunderbird user and supporter)

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I need a way to get password list off old Thunderbird.

I've been upgrading from Win 7 and Thunderbird (TB) version 68.1.1 (32 bit) to most recent TB Version 145.0.7632.117 (Official Build) (64-bit) NOTE: From a old Dell Insp… (read more)

I've been upgrading from Win 7 and Thunderbird (TB) version 68.1.1 (32 bit) to most recent TB Version 145.0.7632.117 (Official Build) (64-bit) NOTE: From a old Dell Inspiron 580 to Alienware Aurora Act 1250.

With new system and TB, I can export with handy-dandy exporter for TB 145.0.7632.117 but need them off old Windows 7 box. I see that the Legacy Add-on "Password Exporter" doesn't have versions high enough to work with most recent TB. And, I can't find a exporter for the old TB.

I have tried listing them in the old TB, but can't Capy/Paste. I made good quality screen caps and pieced them together in to one list. I was hoping to put the screen cap through a OCR but too costly for just one operation, and won't put it to a Online OCR - not when the image contains such things as ID';s and passwords.

Is there any way the data and passwords can be extracted from the old TB?

Many thanks for your help,

~r

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Copying Thunderbird to new laptop

Hello. I have followed the instructions to copy the profile file to a drive and take it to the new computer so my Thunderbird will be the same on both laptops. BUT I get… (read more)

Hello. I have followed the instructions to copy the profile file to a drive and take it to the new computer so my Thunderbird will be the same on both laptops.

BUT I get a message that the profile file is not available. And I searched for the file by name and found nothing!

The actual message is attached.

I need to copy my emails to the new laptop.

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Changing Mac Platforms

I am updating from an old iMac to a new MacMini. My new macMini does not seem to like my old Thunderbird program so I have downloaded a current version. How do I trans… (read more)

I am updating from an old iMac to a new MacMini.

My new macMini does not seem to like my old Thunderbird program so I have downloaded a current version. 

How do I transfer all my old email contacts and old emails to the new platform? I am, in no way, technically savvy so I need simple answers, Many Thanks, John

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Getting new PC, how to install Thunderbird in the new PC, do I need to do anything in this old pc?

Hello, I'm getting a new PC next week and I am concerned how to install Thunderbird in the new PC. And is there anything I need to do in the old PC to make the move smoo… (read more)

Hello, I'm getting a new PC next week and I am concerned how to install Thunderbird in the new PC. And is there anything I need to do in the old PC to make the move smooth so it continues to work.

Thank you for your time and efforts ahead of time.

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Thunderbird Android to Desktop

Hello I have Thunderbird set up on my Android phone and I’d like to transfer the settings to my desktop (Linux Mint) Thunderbird. The only export option that I can find o… (read more)

Hello

I have Thunderbird set up on my Android phone and I’d like to transfer the settings to my desktop (Linux Mint) Thunderbird.

The only export option that I can find on Android produces a .k9s file but I can’t find any way to load that in to Thunderbird desktop (although it worked great going from Android to Android).

There seems to be plenty of Help to go from Desktop to Android but nothing about going the other way.

There’s always the option to enter the IMAP ans SMTP settings manually but, surely, there’s a better way?

Mike

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my os crashed reloaded with zorin & want to continue with t/bird. i have a backup .thunderbird flashdrive. i dont have any password. zorin comes t/bird installed.can someone help to reinstate my system

My os crashed. I have been a t.bird user for years. Luckilly took a backup file .thunderbird on flashdrive very recntly. new zorin loaded and comes with t.bird installed.… (read more)

My os crashed. I have been a t.bird user for years. Luckilly took a backup file .thunderbird on flashdrive very recntly. new zorin loaded and comes with t.bird installed. i have no password. i have not yet done anything and ask for step by step help i have opened t.bird abd it asks for email and password. i did not enter anything

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Export Thunderbird profile from windows to Linux version

I just installed Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS to an old computer and I want to export my profiles and contacts from my other Windows computer Thunderbird, over to the new Linux ver… (read more)

I just installed Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS to an old computer and I want to export my profiles and contacts from my other Windows computer Thunderbird, over to the new Linux version of Thunderbird. I suppose the other option is to re-import from Gmail contacts. Please advise. As others migrate from Windows to Linux this could be a common question.

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transfer of Thunderbird to new PC

I have a new windows 11 laptop. Transferring from a windows 10 laptop. I have installed Thunderbird on new machine. It is also my email on old machine. I have clicked on … (read more)

I have a new windows 11 laptop. Transferring from a windows 10 laptop. I have installed Thunderbird on new machine. It is also my email on old machine. I have clicked on import within Thunderbird. The instruction is to go to C:/Users/myusername/AppData/Roaming/Thunderbird/Profiles/b4553kng.default NB I can't find backslash on my keyboard, so I'm using / When I look in myusername, there is no folder called AppData There is a folder called Roaming, but it just has folders Intel/Wireless, which is empty. In C: Program Files, there is a folder called Mozilla Thunderbird, but it has no folder called Profiles. I have seached C: for any folder called AppData, but no results. Can anyone help?

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