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thunderbird 60.7.2 (32-bit) login no longer requires a password, want to restore that function

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Rigid Doors
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Opened Thunderbird and it still needed a password. I do not use saved passwords or master passwords. I didn't go into setup or config options. All the messages I dealt with contained no attachments. I closed email after ca. 30 mins. Did not restart computer, approx 1 hour later re-opened Thunderbird, no password prompt appeared and found I could read messages without hindrance. Have restarted PC with a power cycle and system was left unpowered for approx 15 seconds to clear any TSR's; but on restart a password is not required.

For security I want to restore the password prerequisite on login.

Opened Thunderbird and it still needed a password. I do not use saved passwords or master passwords. I didn't go into setup or config options. All the messages I dealt with contained no attachments. I closed email after ca. 30 mins. Did not restart computer, approx 1 hour later re-opened Thunderbird, no password prompt appeared and found I could read messages without hindrance. Have restarted PC with a power cycle and system was left unpowered for approx 15 seconds to clear any TSR's; but on restart a password is not required. For security I want to restore the password prerequisite on login.

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AgnesRM
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Hi This recent question seems related, perhaps it will help you. Please read to the end as it seems there are problems with the add-on but some other options are suggested. https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/questions/1246682 I hope this helps, Agnes