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Leave messages unticked, but still leaves messages on server

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mummel
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I have recently reinstalled TB, and as I do not want to leave messages on the server, I have unticked the box "Leave messages on the server" When opening TB the box "Leave messages.." is checked again. This has ever happened before. TB version v.31.2.0 regards jan

I have recently reinstalled TB, and as I do not want to leave messages on the server, I have unticked the box "Leave messages on the server" When opening TB the box "Leave messages.." is checked again. This has ever happened before. TB version v.31.2.0 regards jan

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FransdeV
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Hi Jan,

TB setup as POP or IMAP account? I guess at present IMAP. "Leave messages on the server" is only a valid option for POP account's as POP normally removes messages from the server the moment it get's queried by a mail client like TB. If at the moment you've setup TB as IMAP client, you are seeing normal behavior.

/Frans

mummel
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Hi Franz, thanks for your replay. I have a POP account. In my case, I always have to uncheck the box "Leave messages on the server" after installing TB. Regards jan