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This article describes how to install Thunderbird on Windows.

This article describes how to install Thunderbird on Windows. * If you are upgrading from a previous version of Thunderbird, see [[Updating Thunderbird]]. {for mac,linux}{note}'''This article only applies to Windows.'''{/note}{/for} {note}'''Before installing Thunderbird:<br><br>''' * Make sure that your computer meets the [https://www.mozilla.org/thunderbird/system-requirements/ System Requirements]. {for winxp} *Although Thunderbird will run on '''Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2)''' or above, the latest installers for Thunderbird require '''Windows XP with Service Pack 3 (SP3)'''. If you are running Windows XP SP2, please follow these [https://support.mozilla.org/kb/how-can-i-get-latest-version-thunderbird-windows-x instructions how to install latest Thunderbird on your system]. {/for} {for winxp} *Do not install Thunderbird using a limited '''Windows XP''' account. For more information, see [http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2663817 How to determine your user account type in Windows] at microsoft.com.{/for} {/note} # Visit the [http://www.getthunderbird.com/ Thunderbird download page] in any browser (e.g. Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer). The page will automatically recommend the best version(s) of Thunderbird for you.<br>[[Image:Installing Thunderbird Win 1]] <br> # Click on the green download link to download the Thunderbird installer. Depending on your connection speed, the download may take up to a few minutes. Thanks for your patience… it’ll be worth the wait! # Start the process by clicking {button Run}.<br>[[Image:click on run to install thunderbird]] <br> # Then, just follow the steps (we’ve made the process as painless as possible).<br>[[Image:Welcome to the Thunderbird Setup Wizard]] <br>{note}'''Congratulations, you are done installing Thunderbird!'''{/note} # Double-click on the Thunderbird icon whenever you want to communicate.<br>[[Image:double click on the thunderbird icon]] <br> == Have questions?== Here are some articles that can help you: * [[How can I get the latest version of Thunderbird on Windows XP or Vista?]] * [[Switching to Thunderbird]] * [[Make Thunderbird the Default Mail Client]]