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why need to reboot computer 2x before can launch Thunderbird?

housecall_physio

when 1st start computer, thunderbird says not responding.

also cannot launch internet explorer too.

reboot again both can launch..


using window vista.

no problem when 1st installed .

can use for a few months.

when 1st start computer, thunderbird says not responding. also cannot launch internet explorer too. reboot again both can launch.. using window vista. no problem when 1st installed . can use for a few months.
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Suluhisho teule

If safe mode for the operating system fixes the issue, there's other software in your computer that's causing problems. Possibilities include but not limited to: AV scanning, virus/malware, background downloads such as program updates.

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This does not sound like a Thunderbird problem if IE works the same way.

when cannot launch both thunderbird n IE during 1st startup, but can launch google chrome...

how come?

2nd reboot, can launch everything.

Suluhisho teule

If safe mode for the operating system fixes the issue, there's other software in your computer that's causing problems. Possibilities include but not limited to: AV scanning, virus/malware, background downloads such as program updates.

safe mode with Networking--- solved my problem.

many tks !