Thanks for the input Shaun. I was able to see the .gconf/apps/ evolution folder but not the hidden .evolution folder you mention (other hidden '.' files eg .profile are visible). I was concerned about this.
On Mar 7, 4:39 pm, Shaun Marolf <[email protected]> wrote: > On Mon, 2011-03-07 at 10:21 -0800, Mark wrote: > > Hello All, > > > My email program stopped having the ability to send messages. (it > > still can receive them). > > Symptons suggest a config file/corruption issue. The web said that > > install/uninstall of Evolution could cause system problems. > > > Does anybody have a fix for this or suggestion? Should I download an > > additional email program so I don't have to touch the Evolution > > install? Should I recreate a config file? > > > Thank you for your help > > I use Evolution. Generally such hiccups are caused by an upgrade that > corrupted the config files. I had a problem where all my mail filters > stopped working and I was forced to recongfigure Evolution. > > To do this correctly you need to delete the hidden .evolution folder > and .gconf/apps/evolution folder (just to make myself clear just the > evolution folder not the entire tree) both of which are located in your > home folder. > > Either print or forward to another email address any emails you need to > keep. As this will delete all your stored emails. > > Then start up Evolution and reset all your accounts and filters. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Linux Users Group. To post a message, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit our group at http://groups.google.com/group/linuxusersgroup
