Re: Transfer mail from old account to new
MCBastos wrote: Interviewed by CNN on 11/1/2010 22:12, OldTimer told the world: OldTimer wrote: But now I'm still left with the two questions: 1) I understand I originally disabled the compatibility check. How can I be sure it has been enabled and if it hasn't, how can I enable it in the light of my comments in my previous message? Just open the Add-On list. If compatibility is still disabled, you will see a warning and a button to re-enable it. 2) Do you think any of this has anything to do with SM "compose" freezing? If not, I'll start another thread for this problem. I'm unaware of any connection, but then, I don't use the Composer. But you may try disabling Folderpane Tools now that you set things the way you like -- no, the account order will *not* revert to the way it was before. I updated SM to 2.0.2 and everything is now working. Thanks for all your help. This has been a blast and I've learned a little more about SM in the process. Thanks, again Ed ___ support-seamonkey mailing list support-seamonkey@lists.mozilla.org https://lists.mozilla.org/listinfo/support-seamonkey
Re: Transfer mail from old account to new
MCBastos wrote: Interviewed by CNN on 11/1/2010 22:12, OldTimer told the world: OldTimer wrote: But now I'm still left with the two questions: 1) I understand I originally disabled the compatibility check. How can I be sure it has been enabled and if it hasn't, how can I enable it in the light of my comments in my previous message? Just open the Add-On list. If compatibility is still disabled, you will see a warning and a button to re-enable it. 2) Do you think any of this has anything to do with SM "compose" freezing? If not, I'll start another thread for this problem. I'm unaware of any connection, but then, I don't use the Composer. But you may try disabling Folderpane Tools now that you set things the way you like -- no, the account order will *not* revert to the way it was before. I guess I'm o.k. regarding the compatibility check - I didn't get any warning when I opened the extensions list in Add-On Manager. Sorry if I wasn't clear about SM - I was referring to using the "compose" button which opens up a blank e-mail for sending a message. I didn't mean using "Composer". When I try to send an e-mail message, everything freezes. I find however that I can send a message if it's a "Reply". Disabling Folderpane Tools didn't make any difference. Ed ___ support-seamonkey mailing list support-seamonkey@lists.mozilla.org https://lists.mozilla.org/listinfo/support-seamonkey
Re: Transfer mail from old account to new
Interviewed by CNN on 11/1/2010 22:12, OldTimer told the world: > OldTimer wrote: > But now I'm still left with the two questions: > > 1) I understand I originally disabled the compatibility check. How can > I be sure it has been enabled and if it hasn't, how can I enable it in > the light of my comments in my previous message? Just open the Add-On list. If compatibility is still disabled, you will see a warning and a button to re-enable it. > > 2) Do you think any of this has anything to do with SM "compose" > freezing? If not, I'll start another thread for this problem. I'm unaware of any connection, but then, I don't use the Composer. But you may try disabling Folderpane Tools now that you set things the way you like -- no, the account order will *not* revert to the way it was before. -- MCBastos This message has been protected with the 2ROT13 algorithm. Unauthorized use will be prosecuted under the DMCA. -=-=- ... BOFH excuse #292: We ran out of dial tone and we're and waiting for the phone company to deliver another bottle. *Added by TagZilla 0.0661 running on Seamonkey 2.0.2 * http://xsidebar.mozdev.org/modifiedmailnews.html#tagzilla ___ support-seamonkey mailing list support-seamonkey@lists.mozilla.org https://lists.mozilla.org/listinfo/support-seamonkey
Re: Transfer mail from old account to new
OldTimer wrote: MCBastos wrote: Interviewed by CNN on 9/1/2010 18:57, OldTimer told the world: The install instruction at the download site (www.chuonthis.com)stated to save the file to [SeaMonkey] but I don't know which file to use. 1) c:\Documents& Settings\sony\Application Data\Mozilla\Seamonkey ? (There's also an "extension" subfolder in Mozilla). 2) c:\program Files\Mozilla.org\SeaMonkey ? For the time being I've placed the download file (folderpane.xpi) on my desktop. The install instructions are to open Tools and select "Extensions" and click Install button. The Tools menu in either SM folder (above) doesn't have "Extensions, but does have "Add-on Manager". However when I click on "Add-on Manager" there's no folderpane extension listed. And I thought I was doing so well getting it downloaded to my PC. Can you take me through the next steps? Oh, you are almost there. You already have the folderpane.xpi file, and you already know where the Add-On Manager is. Now: - Open the Add-On Manager. - Click on the second icon (Extensions) -- the one that looks like a green jigsaw puzzle piece. - Click on the "Install" button on the lower left. - Select the folderpane.xpi file from where you saved it (apparently your desktop) and open it. There you go! The folderpane.xpi fanished from my desktop and there's no sign of it when I Search. So I downloaded it again. When I attempted to "Install" it in the "Add-On Manager" I got the message: "Incompatible Extension: Folderpane Tools will not be installed because it does not provide secure updates." I decided to try the "easier" way and so I deleted folderpane.xpi and as per instructions at Dotnetwizard.net "to turn compatibility checking back on ...by going into 'about.config' and type 'extensions.checkCompatibility' into the search bar at top of list .. when your entry comes up, right click on it and select 'Toggle'from the context menu." 1st problem: I don't have a search bar at the top of the list - There's a "Filter" bar. So I scrolled down to locate "extensions.checkCompatibility" 2nd problem: There's no listing for "extensions.checkCompatibility"?? Does this mean I've done something serious? (could this have anything to do with SM freezing in "Compose" after first letter of an address is entered?) Where to now? Ed Well, I went ahead and tried the "easier" way - (thanks to MCBastos & Philip), and my accounts are arranged in the order I want and I've also set a different account as default. You can't know how much your help has been appreciated. But now I'm still left with the two questions: 1) I understand I originally disabled the compatibility check. How can I be sure it has been enabled and if it hasn't, how can I enable it in the light of my comments in my previous message? 2) Do you think any of this has anything to do with SM "compose" freezing? If not, I'll start another thread for this problem. Thanks, Ed ___ support-seamonkey mailing list support-seamonkey@lists.mozilla.org https://lists.mozilla.org/listinfo/support-seamonkey
Re: Transfer mail from old account to new
MCBastos wrote: Interviewed by CNN on 9/1/2010 18:57, OldTimer told the world: The install instruction at the download site (www.chuonthis.com)stated to save the file to [SeaMonkey] but I don't know which file to use. 1) c:\Documents& Settings\sony\Application Data\Mozilla\Seamonkey ? (There's also an "extension" subfolder in Mozilla). 2) c:\program Files\Mozilla.org\SeaMonkey ? For the time being I've placed the download file (folderpane.xpi) on my desktop. The install instructions are to open Tools and select "Extensions" and click Install button. The Tools menu in either SM folder (above) doesn't have "Extensions, but does have "Add-on Manager". However when I click on "Add-on Manager" there's no folderpane extension listed. And I thought I was doing so well getting it downloaded to my PC. Can you take me through the next steps? Oh, you are almost there. You already have the folderpane.xpi file, and you already know where the Add-On Manager is. Now: - Open the Add-On Manager. - Click on the second icon (Extensions) -- the one that looks like a green jigsaw puzzle piece. - Click on the "Install" button on the lower left. - Select the folderpane.xpi file from where you saved it (apparently your desktop) and open it. There you go! The folderpane.xpi fanished from my desktop and there's no sign of it when I Search. So I downloaded it again. When I attempted to "Install" it in the "Add-On Manager" I got the message: "Incompatible Extension: Folderpane Tools will not be installed because it does not provide secure updates." I decided to try the "easier" way and so I deleted folderpane.xpi and as per instructions at Dotnetwizard.net "to turn compatibility checking back on ...by going into 'about.config' and type 'extensions.checkCompatibility' into the search bar at top of list .. when your entry comes up, right click on it and select 'Toggle'from the context menu." 1st problem: I don't have a search bar at the top of the list - There's a "Filter" bar. So I scrolled down to locate "extensions.checkCompatibility" 2nd problem: There's no listing for "extensions.checkCompatibility"?? Does this mean I've done something serious? (could this have anything to do with SM freezing in "Compose" after first letter of an address is entered?) Where to now? Ed ___ support-seamonkey mailing list support-seamonkey@lists.mozilla.org https://lists.mozilla.org/listinfo/support-seamonkey
Re: Transfer mail from old account to new
On Sun, 10 Jan 2010 10:41:01 +0100, Ray_Net wrote: > Phil, it's better to give the url instead of speaking about Google Teach a man to fish etc. > My test using google > http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&source=hp&q=seamonkey+folder+pane+tools > give me as the first link this page > http://forums.mozillazine.org/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=1519805 > Which, i think, is not your webpage :-) But it's a thread that leads to my webpage! Phil -- Philip Chee , http://flashblock.mozdev.org/ http://xsidebar.mozdev.org Guard us from the she-wolf and the wolf, and guard us from the thief, oh Night, and so be good for us to pass. ___ support-seamonkey mailing list support-seamonkey@lists.mozilla.org https://lists.mozilla.org/listinfo/support-seamonkey
Re: Transfer mail from old account to new
Philip Chee wrote: On Sat, 09 Jan 2010 23:44:31 -0200, MCBastos wrote: Oh crap, turns out that there IS an even easier way... Chortle! Philip Chee has made available a version of Folderpane Tools that will install directly on Seamonkey with no need of disabling compatibility check or anything. It's here: http://xsidebar.mozdev.org/modifiedmailnews.html#folderpanetools 1. http://www.google.com 2. Search for: seamonkey folder pane tools 3. Pick the third link. The first link will also eventually lead you to my webpage but you'd have to scroll down through all the messages in that thread. Phil Phil, it's better to give the url instead of speaking about Google My test using google http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&source=hp&q=seamonkey+folder+pane+tools give me as the first link this page http://forums.mozillazine.org/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=1519805 Which, i think, is not your webpage :-) ___ support-seamonkey mailing list support-seamonkey@lists.mozilla.org https://lists.mozilla.org/listinfo/support-seamonkey
Re: Transfer mail from old account to new
MCBastos wrote: Interviewed by CNN on 9/1/2010 18:57, OldTimer told the world: The install instruction at the download site (www.chuonthis.com)stated to save the file to [SeaMonkey] but I don't know which file to use. 1) c:\Documents & Settings\sony\Application Data\Mozilla\Seamonkey ? (There's also an "extension" subfolder in Mozilla). 2) c:\program Files\Mozilla.org\SeaMonkey ? For the time being I've placed the download file (folderpane.xpi) on my desktop. The install instructions are to open Tools and select "Extensions" and click Install button. The Tools menu in either SM folder (above) doesn't have "Extensions, but does have "Add-on Manager". However when I click on "Add-on Manager" there's no folderpane extension listed. And I thought I was doing so well getting it downloaded to my PC. Can you take me through the next steps? Oh, you are almost there. You already have the folderpane.xpi file, and you already know where the Add-On Manager is. Now: - Open the Add-On Manager. - Click on the second icon (Extensions) -- the one that looks like a green jigsaw puzzle piece. - Click on the "Install" button on the lower left. - Select the folderpane.xpi file from where you saved it (apparently your desktop) and open it. There you go! Is it still possible using SM2 WebBrowser part to open the folderpane.xpi file ? ___ support-seamonkey mailing list support-seamonkey@lists.mozilla.org https://lists.mozilla.org/listinfo/support-seamonkey
Re: Transfer mail from old account to new
On Sat, 09 Jan 2010 23:44:31 -0200, MCBastos wrote: > Oh crap, turns out that there IS an even easier way... Chortle! > Philip Chee has made available a version of Folderpane Tools that will > install directly on Seamonkey with no need of disabling compatibility > check or anything. > > It's here: > http://xsidebar.mozdev.org/modifiedmailnews.html#folderpanetools 1. http://www.google.com 2. Search for: seamonkey folder pane tools 3. Pick the third link. The first link will also eventually lead you to my webpage but you'd have to scroll down through all the messages in that thread. Phil -- Philip Chee , http://flashblock.mozdev.org/ http://xsidebar.mozdev.org Guard us from the she-wolf and the wolf, and guard us from the thief, oh Night, and so be good for us to pass. ___ support-seamonkey mailing list support-seamonkey@lists.mozilla.org https://lists.mozilla.org/listinfo/support-seamonkey
Re: Transfer mail from old account to new
Interviewed by CNN on 7/1/2010 21:47, OldTimer told the world: > When I was typing the question I wondered whether it was clear enough. > So, here's what happens: When I click on the SM icon on the desktop it > opens with the old account first and I have to scroll down to my other > accounts to click on "Get Msgs" (it's quite a scroll as I've got lots of > subfolders listed). I'd rather not have to do this each time. > > Now that I think about it, it seems obvious that the first account > listed in the left pane is the one that shows up first. I like the > suggestion of re-arranging the order, but I don't think I could handle > any "hacking". Perhaps there's an even easier way to do this? > Oh crap, turns out that there IS an even easier way... Philip Chee has made available a version of Folderpane Tools that will install directly on Seamonkey with no need of disabling compatibility check or anything. It's here: http://xsidebar.mozdev.org/modifiedmailnews.html#folderpanetools -- MCBastos This message has been protected with the 2ROT13 algorithm. Unauthorized use will be prosecuted under the DMCA. -=-=- ... BOFH excuse #284: Electrons on a bender * TagZilla 0.0661 * http://tagzilla.mozdev.org on Seamonkey 2.0 ___ support-seamonkey mailing list support-seamonkey@lists.mozilla.org https://lists.mozilla.org/listinfo/support-seamonkey
Re: Transfer mail from old account to new
Interviewed by CNN on 9/1/2010 18:57, OldTimer told the world: > The install instruction at the download site (www.chuonthis.com)stated > to save the file to [SeaMonkey] but I don't know which file to use. > > 1) c:\Documents & Settings\sony\Application Data\Mozilla\Seamonkey ? > (There's also an "extension" subfolder in Mozilla). > > 2) c:\program Files\Mozilla.org\SeaMonkey ? > > For the time being I've placed the download file (folderpane.xpi) on my > desktop. > > The install instructions are to open Tools and select "Extensions" and > click Install button. The Tools menu in either SM folder (above) > doesn't have "Extensions, but does have "Add-on Manager". However when > I click on "Add-on Manager" there's no folderpane extension listed. > > And I thought I was doing so well getting it downloaded to my PC. > Can you take me through the next steps? Oh, you are almost there. You already have the folderpane.xpi file, and you already know where the Add-On Manager is. Now: - Open the Add-On Manager. - Click on the second icon (Extensions) -- the one that looks like a green jigsaw puzzle piece. - Click on the "Install" button on the lower left. - Select the folderpane.xpi file from where you saved it (apparently your desktop) and open it. There you go! -- MCBastos This message has been protected with the 2ROT13 algorithm. Unauthorized use will be prosecuted under the DMCA. -=-=- ... BOFH excuse #191: Just type 'mv * /dev/null'. * TagZilla 0.0661 * http://tagzilla.mozdev.org on Seamonkey 2.0 ___ support-seamonkey mailing list support-seamonkey@lists.mozilla.org https://lists.mozilla.org/listinfo/support-seamonkey
Re: Transfer mail from old account to new
MCBastos wrote: Interviewed by CNN on 7/1/2010 21:47, OldTimer told the world: When I was typing the question I wondered whether it was clear enough. So, here's what happens: When I click on the SM icon on the desktop it opens with the old account first and I have to scroll down to my other accounts to click on "Get Msgs" (it's quite a scroll as I've got lots of subfolders listed). I'd rather not have to do this each time. Now that I think about it, it seems obvious that the first account listed in the left pane is the one that shows up first. I like the suggestion of re-arranging the order, but I don't think I could handle any "hacking". Perhaps there's an even easier way to do this? Well, the bit of hacking I meant was to get around the version compatibility checking. But actually, you only need to run this add-on *once*, and it can later be disabled or removed. So, instead of a more permanent workaround, you may just temporarily disable the compatibility check. So, going step by step: 1. Disable compatibility check. This page gives detailed instructions (they are intended for Firefox, but they work the same in Seamonkey): http://dotnetwizard.net/soft-apps/firefox-3-beta-4-disabling-extension-compatibility-check/ 2. Install FolderPane Tools either from http://www.chuonthis.com/extensions/folderpane.php or from https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/thunderbird/addon/258 3. After restarting Seamonkey, go to the Add-On Manager and click on the "Options" button for Folderpane Tools. Use it to reorganize your folders. Restart Seamonkey again 4. After you are happy with the way your mail windows looks, you may disable/remove Folderpane Tools and reinstate compatibility checking (no need to do all the stuff on step 1, the Add-On Manager will give a one-click fix for this). The install instruction at the download site (www.chuonthis.com)stated to save the file to [SeaMonkey] but I don't know which file to use. 1) c:\Documents & Settings\sony\Application Data\Mozilla\Seamonkey ? (There's also an "extension" subfolder in Mozilla). 2) c:\program Files\Mozilla.org\SeaMonkey ? For the time being I've placed the download file (folderpane.xpi) on my desktop. The install instructions are to open Tools and select "Extensions" and click Install button. The Tools menu in either SM folder (above) doesn't have "Extensions, but does have "Add-on Manager". However when I click on "Add-on Manager" there's no folderpane extension listed. And I thought I was doing so well getting it downloaded to my PC. Can you take me through the next steps? Thanks, Ed ___ support-seamonkey mailing list support-seamonkey@lists.mozilla.org https://lists.mozilla.org/listinfo/support-seamonkey
Re: Transfer mail from old account to new
Interviewed by CNN on 7/1/2010 21:47, OldTimer told the world: > When I was typing the question I wondered whether it was clear enough. > So, here's what happens: When I click on the SM icon on the desktop it > opens with the old account first and I have to scroll down to my other > accounts to click on "Get Msgs" (it's quite a scroll as I've got lots of > subfolders listed). I'd rather not have to do this each time. > > Now that I think about it, it seems obvious that the first account > listed in the left pane is the one that shows up first. I like the > suggestion of re-arranging the order, but I don't think I could handle > any "hacking". Perhaps there's an even easier way to do this? Well, the bit of hacking I meant was to get around the version compatibility checking. But actually, you only need to run this add-on *once*, and it can later be disabled or removed. So, instead of a more permanent workaround, you may just temporarily disable the compatibility check. So, going step by step: 1. Disable compatibility check. This page gives detailed instructions (they are intended for Firefox, but they work the same in Seamonkey): http://dotnetwizard.net/soft-apps/firefox-3-beta-4-disabling-extension-compatibility-check/ 2. Install FolderPane Tools either from http://www.chuonthis.com/extensions/folderpane.php or from https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/thunderbird/addon/258 3. After restarting Seamonkey, go to the Add-On Manager and click on the "Options" button for Folderpane Tools. Use it to reorganize your folders. Restart Seamonkey again 4. After you are happy with the way your mail windows looks, you may disable/remove Folderpane Tools and reinstate compatibility checking (no need to do all the stuff on step 1, the Add-On Manager will give a one-click fix for this). -- MCBastos This message has been protected with the 2ROT13 algorithm. Unauthorized use will be prosecuted under the DMCA. -=-=- ... BOFH excuse #349: Stray Alpha Particles from memory packaging caused Hard Memory Error on Server. * TagZilla 0.0661 * http://tagzilla.mozdev.org on Seamonkey 2.0 ___ support-seamonkey mailing list support-seamonkey@lists.mozilla.org https://lists.mozilla.org/listinfo/support-seamonkey
Re: Transfer mail from old account to new
When I was typing the question I wondered whether it was clear enough. So, here's what happens: When I click on the SM icon on the desktop it opens with the old account first and I have to scroll down to my other accounts to click on "Get Msgs" (it's quite a scroll as I've got lots of subfolders listed). I'd rather not have to do this each time. Now that I think about it, it seems obvious that the first account listed in the left pane is the one that shows up first. I like the suggestion of re-arranging the order, but I don't think I could handle any "hacking". Perhaps there's an even easier way to do this? Thanks, Ed MCBastos wrote: Interviewed by CNN on 7/1/2010 14:17, OldTimer told the world: Thanks, all good answers and offer me an easy way to deal with my problem. I will go with just leaving it be. So, how do I stop SM from opening the old account first when I open SM? I'm not sure what you meant by that. If you wish to change the way the accounts are ordered in the left pane of the mail client, the easiest way I know of is by using the Folderpane Tools add-on: http://www.chuonthis.com/extensions/folderpane.php Unfortunately, that needs a bit of hacking too, since it is a bit old and does not list itself as compatible with Seamonkey 2. Not a unique situation, but there are plenty of messages teaching how to work around the version compatibility check... If you want to stop Seamonkey from trying to contact the old account, just open the account settings and clear all the "check email when..." options. ___ support-seamonkey mailing list support-seamonkey@lists.mozilla.org https://lists.mozilla.org/listinfo/support-seamonkey
Re: Transfer mail from old account to new
Interviewed by CNN on 7/1/2010 14:17, OldTimer told the world: > Thanks, all good answers and offer me an easy way to deal with my > problem. I will go with just leaving it be. So, how do I stop SM from > opening the old account first when I open SM? I'm not sure what you meant by that. If you wish to change the way the accounts are ordered in the left pane of the mail client, the easiest way I know of is by using the Folderpane Tools add-on: http://www.chuonthis.com/extensions/folderpane.php Unfortunately, that needs a bit of hacking too, since it is a bit old and does not list itself as compatible with Seamonkey 2. Not a unique situation, but there are plenty of messages teaching how to work around the version compatibility check... If you want to stop Seamonkey from trying to contact the old account, just open the account settings and clear all the "check email when..." options. -- MCBastos This message has been protected with the 2ROT13 algorithm. Unauthorized use will be prosecuted under the DMCA. -=-=- ... BOFH excuse #40: not enough memory, go get system upgrade * TagZilla 0.0661 * http://tagzilla.mozdev.org on Seamonkey 2.0 ___ support-seamonkey mailing list support-seamonkey@lists.mozilla.org https://lists.mozilla.org/listinfo/support-seamonkey
Re: Transfer mail from old account to new
Thanks, all good answers and offer me an easy way to deal with my problem. I will go with just leaving it be. So, how do I stop SM from opening the old account first when I open SM? Thanks, Ed MCBastos wrote: Interviewed by CNN on 1/1/2010 17:21, OldTimer told the world: I'm running SM 2.0.1 on Win XP SP2. In the accounts panel on the left side of the SM main screen, I have 2 accounts with many folders: 1)an old account with an ISP I'm going to close (it's dial-up). and 2) a new account (DSL) with some similar and some different folders from the old account. As mail senders began using my new address, I set up new folders. I don't have all the same folders and I don't have all the folders that are in my old account and I have new ones that aren't in the old account. I want to merge/transfer? all my old mail messages to my new account, delete my old account and ensure that the address book is retained. Is there an quick way to do this? I discovered that I could drag mail messages from the old account to the new - but this would be tedious even if I could transfer whole folders (I'm haven't tried this yet). Is the old account a POP account? If so, you don't really have to do anything, you can keep the folder as they are right now -- just go to the account settings and disable all the "check mail" options instead of removing the account, so Seamonkey won't keep bothering you with error messages. If you really wish to move the message folders from one account to another, you might try this: 1. Close Seamonkey (very important) 2. Locate your profile folder: in XP, it's probably C:\Documents and Settings\[username]\Application Data\Mozilla\SeaMonkey\Profiles\[random string].default\ 3. You will find a "mail" subfolder and, within it, more subfolders named after your mail& news accounts. 4. Just move the files you will find within to the new place you wish them to be, in the folder for your new DSL account. Some notes: - You don't really have to move the small files with .msf extension; Seamonkey will recreate them automatically the first time you open the folder. - File folders named.sbd hold the archives to the mail folders contained within mail folder. For instance, if you have a subfolder for named, then you will find: a file called inbox, a folder called inbox.sbd, and a file called oldstuff inside the folder inbox.sbd. - You can rename files. However, if they have a corresponding folder, be careful to rename both the same way. 5. Open Seamonkey: the folders will be found in their new places. If it's an IMAP account, though, you probably should create new folders -- either in the "Local folders" pseudo-account or in a "phantom" account -- and copy/move the messages there -- manually. It's a lot of a work, sure. But IMAP stores the messages in your ISP's computer, and Seamonkey keeps just a local cache to speed up access -- which may or may not be complete. The Seamonkey address book is global (not linked to individual accounts), so you don't have to do anything. ___ support-seamonkey mailing list support-seamonkey@lists.mozilla.org https://lists.mozilla.org/listinfo/support-seamonkey
Re: Transfer mail from old account to new
Interviewed by CNN on 1/1/2010 17:21, OldTimer told the world: > I'm running SM 2.0.1 on Win XP SP2. In the accounts panel on the left > side of the SM main screen, I have 2 accounts with many folders: 1)an > old account with an ISP I'm going to close (it's dial-up). and 2) a new > account (DSL) with some similar and some different folders from the old > account. > > As mail senders began using my new address, I set up new folders. I > don't have all the same folders and I don't have all the folders that > are in my old account and I have new ones that aren't in the old account. > > I want to merge/transfer? all my old mail messages to my new account, > delete my old account and ensure that the address book is retained. > > Is there an quick way to do this? I discovered that I could drag mail > messages from the old account to the new - but this would be tedious > even if I could transfer whole folders (I'm haven't tried this yet). > Is the old account a POP account? If so, you don't really have to do anything, you can keep the folder as they are right now -- just go to the account settings and disable all the "check mail" options instead of removing the account, so Seamonkey won't keep bothering you with error messages. If you really wish to move the message folders from one account to another, you might try this: 1. Close Seamonkey (very important) 2. Locate your profile folder: in XP, it's probably C:\Documents and Settings\[username]\Application Data\Mozilla\SeaMonkey\Profiles\[random string].default\ 3. You will find a "mail" subfolder and, within it, more subfolders named after your mail & news accounts. 4. Just move the files you will find within to the new place you wish them to be, in the folder for your new DSL account. Some notes: - You don't really have to move the small files with .msf extension; Seamonkey will recreate them automatically the first time you open the folder. - File folders named .sbd hold the archives to the mail folders contained within mail folder . For instance, if you have a subfolder for named , then you will find: a file called inbox, a folder called inbox.sbd, and a file called oldstuff inside the folder inbox.sbd. - You can rename files. However, if they have a corresponding folder, be careful to rename both the same way. 5. Open Seamonkey: the folders will be found in their new places. If it's an IMAP account, though, you probably should create new folders -- either in the "Local folders" pseudo-account or in a "phantom" account -- and copy/move the messages there -- manually. It's a lot of a work, sure. But IMAP stores the messages in your ISP's computer, and Seamonkey keeps just a local cache to speed up access -- which may or may not be complete. The Seamonkey address book is global (not linked to individual accounts), so you don't have to do anything. -- MCBastos This message has been protected with the 2ROT13 algorithm. Unauthorized use will be prosecuted under the DMCA. -=-=- ... BOFH excuse #169: broadcast packets on wrong frequency * TagZilla 0.0661 * http://tagzilla.mozdev.org on Seamonkey 2.0 ___ support-seamonkey mailing list support-seamonkey@lists.mozilla.org https://lists.mozilla.org/listinfo/support-seamonkey
Re: Transfer mail from old account to new
OldTimer wrote: I'm running SM 2.0.1 on Win XP SP2. In the accounts panel on the left side of the SM main screen, I have 2 accounts with many folders: 1)an old account with an ISP I'm going to close (it's dial-up). and 2) a new account (DSL) with some similar and some different folders from the old account. As mail senders began using my new address, I set up new folders. I don't have all the same folders and I don't have all the folders that are in my old account and I have new ones that aren't in the old account. I want to merge/transfer? all my old mail messages to my new account, delete my old account and ensure that the address book is retained. Is there an quick way to do this? I discovered that I could drag mail messages from the old account to the new - but this would be tedious even if I could transfer whole folders (I'm haven't tried this yet). Any suggestions? Thanks, An OldTimer trying to keep up. Th eaddress book is in your profile, not associated with any mail subscription you have. So as long as your profile as a whole stays as-is, so does the address book. As for which account messages appear under, why not simply drag & drop from the old folders to the new? Once you have everything where you want it, THEN you can delete the old mail account. Once deleted in the SM GUI, the files for that account can be removed from the 'Mail' folder under your profile directory. ___ support-seamonkey mailing list support-seamonkey@lists.mozilla.org https://lists.mozilla.org/listinfo/support-seamonkey
Re: Transfer mail from old account to new
OldTimer wrote: I'm running SM 2.0.1 on Win XP SP2. In the accounts panel on the left side of the SM main screen, I have 2 accounts with many folders: 1)an old account with an ISP I'm going to close (it's dial-up). and 2) a new account (DSL) with some similar and some different folders from the old account. As mail senders began using my new address, I set up new folders. I don't have all the same folders and I don't have all the folders that are in my old account and I have new ones that aren't in the old account. I want to merge/transfer? all my old mail messages to my new account, delete my old account and ensure that the address book is retained. Is there an quick way to do this? I discovered that I could drag mail messages from the old account to the new - but this would be tedious even if I could transfer whole folders (I'm haven't tried this yet). Any suggestions? Thanks, An OldTimer trying to keep up. No need to move anything I have several old isp mail accounts and can access the folders and read any old e-mails I want ___ support-seamonkey mailing list support-seamonkey@lists.mozilla.org https://lists.mozilla.org/listinfo/support-seamonkey
