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Moving Thunderbird Data from old computer to new computer

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Following instructions on how to move Thunderbird from old computer to new computer. I have copied from roaming Thunderbird folder to SanDisk but when it is 99% complete I get message saying "Are you sure you want to copy this file without its properties?" It gives me the options of Yes, Skip or Cancel. What do I do?

Some background When I installed Thunderbird on my new computer I got all my emails but not any of my calendar data or my Local folders. I am most interested on how I can get the calendar data and local folders on my new computer. Thank you

Following instructions on how to move Thunderbird from old computer to new computer. I have copied from roaming Thunderbird folder to SanDisk but when it is 99% complete I get message saying "Are you sure you want to copy this file without its properties?" It gives me the options of Yes, Skip or Cancel. What do I do? Some background When I installed Thunderbird on my new computer I got all my emails but not any of my calendar data or my Local folders. I am most interested on how I can get the calendar data and local folders on my new computer. Thank you

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Cancel this, I figured it out. All set now.

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My computer crashed two years ago. I've tried to reinstall Thunderbird numerous times, but it asks me for passwords (What passwords is looking for?) Then I get "I have an account". (Which I have NO CLUE how to open.) Could you send me the necessary information so I can Load a Clean Thunderbird, with a NEW ACCOUNT? Please Delete my old account, that might help. [edited] @ameritech.net. It would be a great benefit if I could talk to someone dirrectly as I'm setting Thunderbird up.

Modified by James