Why does Mozilla Thunderbird keep crashing?

Problems with the software crashing as soon as it starts can be linked to a program bug, a corrupted email, a user profile problem or a security issue. Reinstalling Thunderbird is one of the most certain ways to fix problems, but creating a new profile or weeding out conflicting add-ons can also help.

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How do I stop Thunderbird from crashing?

Thunderbird Freezes or Works Slowly

Update Thunderbird. Quite often, an outdated Thunderbird version causes issues, and Thunderbird may freeze on Windows 10.
Try Running from Safe Mode. You can use Safe Mode to troubleshoot issues and reset settings.
Disable Add-ons.
Reinstall Thunderbird.
Check Email Configurations.

How do I fix Thunderbird problems?

Update Thunderbird. Run Thunderbird.
Run Thunderbird from Safe Mode. Open the Settings app.
Disable Thunderbird add-ons. Press and hold Shift on your keyboard and run Thunderbird.
Reinstall Thunderbird.
Make sure that your email account is properly configured.
Rebuild Global Database.
Check your antivirus.

Is Thunderbird no longer supported by Mozilla?

Thunderbird is an independent, community driven project. (Mozilla Corporation, the makers of Firefox, and Mozilla Messaging no longer develop Thunderbird. But Mozilla still supports Thunderbird by hosting many of the Thunderbird resources.)

How do I reinstall Thunderbird?

How to Reinstall Thunderbird

Click the Windows “Start” button and click “Control Panel.”
Click the “Uninstall a program” link in the Programs section to view a list of programs installed on your business computer.
Select “Mozilla Thunderbird” and click the “Uninstall” button.
Click “Yes” to confirm the action.

How do I start Thunderbird in Safe Mode?

Start Thunderbird in Safe Mode If you want a more user-friendly way to start Thunderbird in Safe Mode, simply locate the Thunderbird shortcut, press and hold the Shift key and start the application. After doing that, a new window will appear. Just click Continue in Safe Mode to start the Thunderbird.

Can I reinstall Thunderbird without losing email?

> Can I delete and reinstall Thunderbird without losing my mail and folders? Yes; the uninstaller does not remove your messages.

Is there a 64 bit Thunderbird?

Operating Systems. Please note that while the 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows can be used to run Thunderbird, only 32-bit builds of Thunderbird are supported at this time.

What happens if I uninstall and reinstall Thunderbird?

Just as info: -The Thunderbird Program is not stored in the same place as Thunderbird Profiles, so reinstalling or updating does not effect the emails.

Is there a better email client than Thunderbird?

Currently, the best alternatives to Thunderbird are: Mailbird. Microsoft Outlook. eM Client.