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unable to compact inbox

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Rob
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Error message received is: The folder 'Inbox' cannot be compacted because another operation is in progress. Please try again later.

I can leave Thunderbird open for days and try this, in case there were sending/receiving processes, or I can try immediately. Same message.

Error message received is: The folder 'Inbox' cannot be compacted because another operation is in progress. Please try again later. I can leave Thunderbird open for days and try this, in case there were sending/receiving processes, or I can try immediately. Same message.

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Matt
Matt
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What does the activity manager show as happening?

Appmenu (three bars)> Activity manager

Rob
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Matt said

What does the activity manager show as happening? Appmenu (three bars)> Activity manager

Nothin:

Rob
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That did not solve the problem. I changed the settings, and even updated to the latest version of Thunderbird, and neither one solved the problem.