How to fix Thunderbird profile version error in Ubuntu

The quickest way to solve the problem of Thunderbird producing this profile error is to simply update it to the absolute newest possible version so that the error no longer occurs. To update Thunderbird, start by opening up a terminal window by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T or Ctrl + Shift + T on the keyboard.

1. How do I upgrade Thunderbird to latest version in Ubuntu?
2. How do I restore my Thunderbird profile?
3. How do I edit my Thunderbird profile?
4. Where is my Thunderbird profile?
5. How do I revert to a previous version of Thunderbird?
6. Is Thunderbird still being updated?
7. Can I reinstall Thunderbird without losing email?
8. How do I import old Thunderbird profiles?
9. How do I restore a local folder in Thunderbird?
10. Can you have more than one email account on Thunderbird?
11. How do I setup multiple email accounts in Thunderbird?
12. How do I create a new Thunderbird profile?

How do I upgrade Thunderbird to latest version in Ubuntu?

If you want to install the most recent version of Mozilla Thunderbird, you can use the PPA maintained by the Mozilla team. Use CTRL + ALT + T from the desktop to open a terminal and add the Thunderbird repository under Ubuntu and its derivatives. Next, update the system software packages using the update command.

How do I restore my Thunderbird profile?

How to Restore Thunderbird Emails and Profiles From a Manual Backup

1. Next, in the Start Menu type the following: thunderbird.exe –profilemanager.
2. Now you can enter a name for your profile, or just leave it at the default. ...
3. Click your backup folder you just unzipped and then click Select Folder.

How do I edit my Thunderbird profile?

Use the Profile Manager to move your profile

1. Close Thunderbird.
2. Copy the profile folder to where you want to store it. ...
3. Start the Profile Manager. ...
4. Click on the "Create Profile..." button.
5. In the dialog that opens, enter a descriptive name for the profile.
6. Click on the "Choose Folder..." button.

Where is my Thunderbird profile?

Go to the Help menu and select Troubleshooting Information. Locate the "Profile Folder" entry. Click on Open FolderOpen DirectoryShow in Finder. Your Thunderbird profile folder will open in Windows Explorer .

How do I revert to a previous version of Thunderbird?

Here's a simple tutorial to do that:

1. First, let's get it clear that there are two parts of Thunderbird files. ...
2. Turn off automatic updates from Tools –> Options –> Advanced –> Update.
3. Now, uninstall your current Thunderbird version.
4. Choose your operating system.
5. Install it from the setup file like a regular installation.

Is Thunderbird still being updated?

Updating to Thunderbird 78 from 68

Updating to Thunderbird 78 is highly recommended to ensure you will receive security fixes, because no more fixes will be provided for Thunderbird 68 after September 2020. ... Fortunately, it is no longer needed with Thunderbird version 78.2.

Can I reinstall Thunderbird without losing email?

Reinstalling Thunderbird almost certainly won't help you since the user data are stored separately from the program itself. Your issues with multiple accounts will in all likelihood remain. Thunderbird doesn't "blackball" accounts.

How do I import old Thunderbird profiles?

Copy your old profile to the directory where your current profile is stored. See https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/using-multiple-profiles to switch to your old profile OR edit 'profiles. ini' to change the 'Path' to the name of your old profile. Restart Thunderbird.

How do I restore a local folder in Thunderbird?

In Thunderbird, under "Local Folders", create a folder called "Recover" (right-click "Local Folders" and choose "New Folder"). Under the "Recover" folder, create a sub-folder called "Placeholder" (right-click "Recover" and choose "New Subfolder").

Can you have more than one email account on Thunderbird?

With Thunderbird you can set-up multiple email accounts in the same profile. The mail will be stored in separate directories in the file system anyway. Simply run the new account wizard to set-up the accounts.

How do I setup multiple email accounts in Thunderbird?

Select Tools > Account Settings. Thunderbird will load in information about your default account. Click Add Account in the bottom left corner to open the account creation wizard. In the New Account Setup dialog box select the account type you want to create.

How do I create a new Thunderbird profile?

Creating a profile

1. In the Profile Manager, click Create Profile... to start the Create Profile Wizard.
2. Click Next and enter the name of the profile. Use a profile name that is descriptive, such as your personal name. This name is not exposed on the Internet.