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Thunderbird will only connect if shutdown then reopened. (Using Mac 10.9.4)

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PhilPratt
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Using Mac 10.9.4 If I open Thunderbird, I can connect to my e-mail and download messages. If I then select "Get Mail" again, Thunderbird hangs, and fails to connect to my e-mails. If I then shut Thunderbird down and reopen it, I am able to connect immediately to my mail.

Using Mac 10.9.4 If I open Thunderbird, I can connect to my e-mail and download messages. If I then select "Get Mail" again, Thunderbird hangs, and fails to connect to my e-mails. If I then shut Thunderbird down and reopen it, I am able to connect immediately to my mail.

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It seems to have sorted itself out after a few days. (Fingers crossed). So far today, it has worked properly. Will keep an eye on things for the next week and report back if it does it again.

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Matt
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does it get mail again after 10 or 15 minutes if you don't touch the get mail button?

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Chosen Solution

It seems to have sorted itself out after a few days. (Fingers crossed). So far today, it has worked properly. Will keep an eye on things for the next week and report back if it does it again.