Can I delete Nstmp?
Thunderbird creates a temporary file called “nstmp” when it’s compacting a folder. If so, you can delete the “nstmp” folder(s) by right-clicking it and choosing “Delete Folder” (or by deleting the files in your profile).
Why does Thunderbird keep compacting folders?
It’s probably because you have not compacted your folders. When you delete a message, it doesn’t really get deleted from the folder. It gets marked as deleted. Thunderbird sees that marking, and knows not to display the message.
How do I reduce the size of Thunderbird?
Configure Thunderbird to automatically compact more often. Currently Tools -> Options -> Advanced -> Network & Disk Space -> Disk Space -> “Compact folders when it will save over X MB” is set to 20MB. Lower it to 1MB.
What does compacting files mean?
Filters. Removing unused space in a stored file. Saving a copy of a file may compact the file by default if the original file was updated several times.
How can I stop Thunderbird from constantly asking if I want to compact my folders?
To get to the setting, click on “Options” in the [≡] menu. In the Advanced → Network & Disk Space tab, uncheck “Compact all folders…” and it won’t bother you again for an automatic compact.
How do I clean up Thunderbird?
Delete unnecessary messages from the server
- On the [Tools] menu, click [Account Settings…].
- [Account Settings] dialog box will open. Select [Server Settings] and check [Empty Trash on Exit].
- Selecting [Remove it immediately] will delete messages right from the Inbox instead of moving them to the Trash.
Does Thunderbird have a size limit?
By default Thunderbird program allows you to send attachments with a maximum size of 5MB. However, you can easily customize the maximum file size and consequently send larger attachments.
How do I stop Thunderbird from compacting folders?
Do you wish to compact all local and offline folders?
Folder Compacting Options and Settings To compact a folder when prompted, select Compact Now under Do you wish to compact all local and offline folders to save disk space. To choose whether you are prompted when Mozilla Thunderbird is about to compact folders automatically: From the menu bar, select Preferences.
Do you wish to compact all local and offline folders Thunderbird?
Folder Compacting Options and Settings To compact a folder when prompted, select Compact Now under Do you wish to compact all local and offline folders to save disk space. To make Mozilla Thunderbird compact without prompting in the future, make sure Always ask me before compacting folders automatically is not checked.
How do I stop Thunderbird from deleting messages?
Click the small “plus sign” to the left of the account to expand the list beneath it. Click Server Settings. Check the box next to Leave messages on server. You may also want to check the Until I delete or move them from Inbox option as well.
What happens if I clear Thunderbird cache?
When clearing cache files from within Thunderbird, what is impacted? Well, you clear cached items, which will then need to be reloaded if you access them once again. It really is the same thing as with Firefox.
