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can't delete messages

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I am attempting to follow the Mozilla support page on 'Thunderbird - cannot delete messages'.

I have opened the folder as per step 4.

In attempting step 5, Trash.msf deleted but Trash did not as it said I did not have permissions. Where to from here?

I am attempting to follow the Mozilla support page on 'Thunderbird - cannot delete messages'. I have opened the folder as per step 4. In attempting step 5, Trash.msf deleted but Trash did not as it said I did not have permissions. Where to from here?

Ausgewählte Lösung

You must QUIT the thunderbird before deleting the (Trash.msf) file.

Still issue, try with new profile


Create a new profile as a test to check if your current profile is causing the problems.

If the new profile works then you can transfer files from a previously used profile to the new profile, but be cautious not to copy corrupted files to avoid carrying over the problem

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Are you getting any particular error code?

Could you provide the screenshot.

Close and Reopen the Thunderbird.

Click > Get Messages

  • to Sync your email
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I am not getting any error codes. I simply cannot delete messages when depressing the 'delete' key. I was following the Mozilla support notes on "Thunderbird - Cannot delete messages' (copy attached'. I got to step 5, deleted trash.msf, but could not delete 'trash'.

I am running a Vista OS.

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Ausgewählte Lösung

You must QUIT the thunderbird before deleting the (Trash.msf) file.

Still issue, try with new profile


Create a new profile as a test to check if your current profile is causing the problems.

If the new profile works then you can transfer files from a previously used profile to the new profile, but be cautious not to copy corrupted files to avoid carrying over the problem

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I have posted the error message I receive when trying to delete 'trash'.

If I can manage to delete this file, it appeaqrs relatively straightforward to recreate the folder (according to support notes).

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On starting Thunderbird this morning I again attempted to delete some message. IT WORKED. Whilst the issue is solved, the cause remains a mystery.

Thank you for your assistance.