scbs29 said:
Hello all
I have recently upgraded Thunderbird from 2 to 3, and I much prefer 2.
How does one 'downgrade' TB 3 to 2 ? Is this possible without losing
all mail etc ?
XP, SP3
TIA
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If you look at the folders that hold the Thunderbird files, you'll
realize there was stuff in there you could have backed up, before
the transition.
Any time I've been in a mood to mess around (such as running Thunderbird
on an alternate OS instead of Windows), I place the directories in question
on a flash stick, and cart them to the new OS. Then, figure out where
the profile is stored and put the files back. By doing that, I
end up with exactly the same number of "read" messages, as
before the move. I have exactly the same "state".
If you haven't backed up your profile, before the transition,
then I can't imagine how complicated it would be to put things
back. Those jokers at Mozilla, love SQLite, and for all I know,
they could have completely changed the structure in the profile.
You can always
1) Clean out all traces of 3.
2) Install 2.
3) Enter all your details again. Resubscribe to groups etc.
4) Now you've paid for your sins
I've had to do that a couple times over the years. It is
really a coin toss, over whether it is faster to edit
files, and remerge stuff, or just flatten and rebuild.
Your choice.
So at least find the profile and have a look. I'm still using 2
and my stuff is here. The eight character thing, is randomly
assigned at install.
C:\Documents and Settings\MyUserName\Application Data\Thunderbird\Profiles\4zqwo50y.default\News
Paul