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I can view recent messages. however, there is no content on older messages, just header info.

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snapperpapa
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I am able to read all content on all recently rec'd emails. however, emails older than a few days old either display no content at all except for the header information or, in some cases the content in older emails consists of lines of nonsensical script.

I am able to read all content on all recently rec'd emails. however, emails older than a few days old either display no content at all except for the header information or, in some cases the content in older emails consists of lines of nonsensical script.

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user01229325
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Right click the problem folder and select Properties. Then Repair Folder.

snapperpapa
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Thanks for reply, unfortunately the course of action recommended resulted in the emails being completely deleted.

user01229325
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This is caused by corruption. The messages were already too corrupted to be saved. Read this article on maintaining your email to help prevent this in the future. http://kb.mozillazine.org/Keep_it_working_(Thunderbird)

snapperpapa
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Thanks for help and advice.