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How do I cure unable to locate mail spool file

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I have just setup a new email account [email address] but as soon as I open Thunderbird I get the message - Unable to locate mail spool file.

I have just setup a new email account [email address] but as soon as I open Thunderbird I get the message - Unable to locate mail spool file.

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When setting up a new account run the new account wizard. https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/automatic-account-configuration

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When setting up a new account run the new account wizard. https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/automatic-account-configuration