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How do I synchronize message filters between 2 pcs?

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I have set up my Thunderbird on a new pc, but my message filters from my old machine are not there. Do I have to do something special to get them on the new machine?

I have set up my Thunderbird on a new pc, but my message filters from my old machine are not there. Do I have to do something special to get them on the new machine?

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christ1
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The file that stores your filter settings is called "msgFilterRules.dat". Each account will have its own "msgFilterRules.dat" file, stored in the "Local Directory" for the account in your profile. The Local Directory is specified at the bottom of Tools -> Account Settings -> Server Settings, right by the Browse button. The filters for Local Folders are stored in the Mail\Local Folders directory in the profile.

If you want to duplicate an accounts filters in another account you don't need to create them again. Exit Thunderbird and copy the "msgFilterRules.dat" file instead. If the account is in another profile and it uses custom headers you will also need to copy the mailnews.customHeaders setting from prefs.js.

http://kb.mozillazine.org/Filters_(Thunderbird)