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I have recently downloaded Thunderbird and it is now my default E Mail.

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Mamquam
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However it is very slow (about 4 minutes) in starting up after I click the icon on my Desktop window. Can I reduce the start-up time?

However it is very slow (about 4 minutes) in starting up after I click the icon on my Desktop window. Can I reduce the start-up time?

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Toad-Hall
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Do you use McAfee anti-virus software ?

If yes, please read:

Mamquam
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Many thanks for your prompt response, but I use AVG rather than McAffee anti virus software, so cannot open your suggested file!

Toad-Hall
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Is this an IMAP mail account?

Is it a gmail mail account?

Do you synchronize all folders?