Thunderbird export and import
Changing PC - need to export Thunderbird data and settings on old PC for import on new PC. Have very large data file which has two current gmail accounts which I do want to bring over and one defunct Wanadoo account which I don't want to bring over (possible problem as it was my original main account on my first Thunderbird use).
Changing PC - need to export Thunderbird data and settings on old PC for import on new PC. Have very large data file which has two current gmail accounts which I do want to bring over and one defunct Wanadoo account which I don't want to bring over (possible problem as it was my original main account on my first Thunderbird use).
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First, I suggest deleting the defunct account on old PC. Second, here are steps to transfer profile on windows, assuming the default location was used:
https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/moving-thunderbird-data-to-a-new-computer
here is the info in brief steps:
- ensure thunderbird is not running on old machine
- enter %appdata% in search window on task bar and press Enter key
- this should open windows file explorer in Appdata\roaming folder
- highlight the Thunderbird folder and copy to external media
- ensure thunderbird is installed on second computer and NOT running
- enter %appdata% in search window on task bar and press Enter key
- you should be in Appdata\roaming folder , copy&paste the exported Thunderbird folder there. This may prompt to overwrite an existing folder of same name. allow it
- start thunderbird and all should be there
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