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Have to set up all my emails again with the new version of Thunderbird 68 - not copied profile

RizzleKicks81
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Please help - after installing the new version of Thunderbird 68 my previous profile is not compatible. I am currently backing up my profile with Mozbackup and trying to revert back to an old version, hopefully that will restore everything.

My issue is that I can add all my emails again as all on IMAP but Two of my emails are no longer in use but I needed all the folders as I had to move all the emails over. I cant add these as domains for this no longer exist so I just want to restore back to the way it was.

I am hoping this works but if and when I do decide to update to 68 can you easily migrate the profile over or is the old one no longer compatible?

Please help - after installing the new version of Thunderbird 68 my previous profile is not compatible. I am currently backing up my profile with Mozbackup and trying to revert back to an old version, hopefully that will restore everything. My issue is that I can add all my emails again as all on IMAP but Two of my emails are no longer in use but I needed all the folders as I had to move all the emails over. I cant add these as domains for this no longer exist so I just want to restore back to the way it was. I am hoping this works but if and when I do decide to update to 68 can you easily migrate the profile over or is the old one no longer compatible?

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1. Do not use mozbackup. It is broken according tto the guy who wrote it.

2. This will probably do it. Going backwards is not a good idea. https://thunderbirdtweaks.blogspot.com/2019/09/i-lost-my-profilemail-on-update-to.html

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Matt
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Chosen Solution

1. Do not use mozbackup. It is broken according tto the guy who wrote it.

2. This will probably do it. Going backwards is not a good idea. https://thunderbirdtweaks.blogspot.com/2019/09/i-lost-my-profilemail-on-update-to.html

RizzleKicks81
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Matt said

1. Do not use mozbackup. It is broken according tto the guy who wrote it. 2. This will probably do it. Going backwards is not a good idea. https://thunderbirdtweaks.blogspot.com/2019/09/i-lost-my-profilemail-on-update-to.html

Thanks so much, you saved my A*%

Had 50GB backup file and so many emails to configure. This worked a treat.

Have a great life!