There should be a space before the -p: Make sure TB is closed, then press Windows key+R and type thunderbird.exe -p Then, click OK.

http://kb.mozillazine.org/Profile_manager

Sadly does not work - nothing happens!

Given your apparent level of technical skill, install this add-on https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/thunderbird/addon/profileswitcher/ and use the menu entries it creates.

Note you will need to install the add-on in each profile to use the menu option it creates.

Hi Matt Thanks for your kind response. Sadly my technical skill is not that good, and I got nowhere! Rgards Alan

try these instructions to install the add-on, or any add-on. https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/installing-addon-thunderbird

Hi Matt Thanks for your kind reply. No success unfortunately - I am probably too thick to succeed! Have followed instructions, but nothing seems to work! Regards Alan

You need to use the entire line below and that icludes the "

See all info here: http://kb.mozillazine.org/Profile_manager

Enter the following in the Windows Run box Note: You need to use the entire line below and that includes the " signs.

• "C:\Program Files\Mozilla Thunderbird\thunderbird.exe" -P

Note: if you have Windows 64 bit, then it use:

• "C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Thunderbird\thunderbird.exe" -P

I created a shortcut icon for Thunderbird program and put it on my desktop Then I changed the Properties

• Right click on shortcut icon and select 'Properties'
• select 'Shortcut' tab
• set the 'Target': "C:\Program Files\Mozilla Thunderbird\thunderbird.exe" -P

Note: if you have Windows 64 bit, then Target needs to be:

• "C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Thunderbird\thunderbird.exe" -P

Click on 'OK'

Hi Alan re :Sadly does not work - nothing happens!

Have you closed /exited Thunderbird ? Thunderbird must not be running.

Thanks - sadly made no difference!

Toad-Hall said

You need to use the entire line below and that icludes the " See all info here: http://kb.mozillazine.org/Profile_manager Enter the following in the Windows Run box Note: You need to use the entire line below and that includes the " signs.

• "C:\Program Files\Mozilla Thunderbird\thunderbird.exe" -P

Note: if you have Windows 64 bit, then it use:

• "C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Thunderbird\thunderbird.exe" -P

I created a shortcut icon for Thunderbird program and put it on my desktop Then I changed the Properties

• Right click on shortcut icon and select 'Properties'
• select 'Shortcut' tab
• set the 'Target': "C:\Program Files\Mozilla Thunderbird\thunderbird.exe" -P

Note: if you have Windows 64 bit, then Target needs to be:

• "C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Thunderbird\thunderbird.exe" -P

Click on 'OK'

Many thanks - problem almost resolved! Still need to set up mail on move d profile - will struggle on! Regards Alan