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Steve M
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Is there anyway to turn off the preview pane in Thunderbird permanently so it doesn't come up when starting TB?. I am aware and use the F8 or drag down the splitter line but I don't want it to show at all like in other email programs

Is there anyway to turn off the preview pane in Thunderbird permanently so it doesn't come up when starting TB?. I am aware and use the F8 or drag down the splitter line but I don't want it to show at all like in other email programs

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sfhowes
sfhowes
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TB should start with the same layout that was present at last closing. Help/Troubleshooting, Profile Folder, Open Folder, close TB, delete or rename session.json. Open and close TB a few times and see if the Message Pane status is maintained.

If you have CCleaner or equivalent app, it can interfere with TB settings.