On 22/02/2021 20:36, Bev Nicolson wrote:
My Local Folder is pretty full. I do try to compact my inboxes on a regular basis.
OK, you're already using local folders. When you compact inboxes, do you do it for your local folder(s) and your remote inbox(es)? If it's possible, it might speed things up.
Definitely A, but still can't see anything in the log file that shows anything odd. Which leads me to this.
Would I lose anything (actually lose anything rather than 'is it a risk worth taking', I mean) by uninstalling Thunderbird then reinstalling or would it go Pete Tong?
Well, you might loose all the emails in your local folders. That's a big risk! If you back it up all up, you may be able to automagically have them reappear, or import them into a fresh install, but it's risky. It's not a risk I'd take.
You could perhaps try creating a new user login e.g. test. Open up Thunderbird in it and connect it to your ISP. Just see if it connects quickly, then quit. At worst this may mark some emails as read. Providing you don't move or delete any emails.
If it's quicker, then perhaps there's a problem with your thunderbird config or installation. If it's the same, then perhaps your ISP is just slow?
I'm at the limit of my knowledge here Bev. I don't want you to do anything that'll loose your emails.
Perhaps do a bit of googling and view the Thunderbird help pages and Mozilla/Thunderbird forums to look for or ask for help?
Good luck.
Steve