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Thunderbird creates a folder called INBOX on IMAP

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Mar 15, 20267495 views
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Problem

Thunderbird creates a folder called INBOX on the IMAP server, and also a Trash folder inside it. I guess it happened when I modified the settings, to move deleted messages to the Trash folder (on the IMAP server). There is already in a folder called Trash on the server. When I choose I see my IMAP …

Error Output

Account > Server Settings > When I delete a message: Move it to this folder

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Fix for: Thunderbird creates a folder called INBOX on IMAP

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Go to the Config Editor and enter . Hopefully one of the items listed is . If the value is change it to . Exit from Thunderbird, then restart it. If the Trash folder now has a recycle bin icon, then it worked and you should be able to delete the INB…

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