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Thunderbird can't send attachments

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Loomo
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I am running TB 45.3.0 and I don't know when this problem might have started as I haven't sent any emails with attachments for some time. All other emails send ok. and the error message I receive is "Sending of the message failed. The message could not be sent using Outgoing server (SMTP) smtp.blueyonder.co.uk for an unknown reason. Please verify that your Outgoing server (SMTP) settings are correct and try again." Settings for SMTP are correct according to Virgin Media.

I am running TB 45.3.0 and I don't know when this problem might have started as I haven't sent any emails with attachments for some time. All other emails send ok. and the error message I receive is "Sending of the message failed. The message could not be sent using Outgoing server (SMTP) smtp.blueyonder.co.uk for an unknown reason. Please verify that your Outgoing server (SMTP) settings are correct and try again." Settings for SMTP are correct according to Virgin Media.

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  • Does Thunderbird work in TB Safe mode (see Thunderbird Safe Mode)?
  • Do you use anti-virus and firewall software? What is the version?
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Matt
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In order for us to better investigate this issue you need to add a little more non-personal information.

Please add the troubleshooting information to your post To find the Troubleshooting information:

  • Open Help (or click on three-line-icon and select Help)
  • Choose Troubleshooting Information
  • Use the button Copy to clipboard to select all. Do not check box "Include account names"!
  • Paste this in your post.

Please also add the result of these troubleshooting steps to your post

  • Does Thunderbird work in TB Safe mode (see Thunderbird Safe Mode)?
  • Do you use anti-virus and firewall software? What is the version?
Loomo
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Thanks for your help but I think that I have traced my problem to some corrupted and some missing system files.