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Can the X close window be given the option to minimize to the task bar or tray. I need Thunderbird to always run amd it keeps getting closed

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fitz225
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Often, there are several windows open and I (X) close them out however I always need Thunderbird to be running. Can it be closed to the task bar and remain running?

Often, there are several windows open and I (X) close them out however I always need Thunderbird to be running. Can it be closed to the task bar and remain running?

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sfhowes
sfhowes
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Try this add-on:

https://addons.thunderbird.net/en-US/thunderbird/addon/minimizetotray-reanimated/

https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/installing-addon-thunderbird