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* Checking [http://forums.mozillazine.org/viewtopic.php?p=233669#233669 multiple accounts while filtering] mail between accounts. | * Checking [http://forums.mozillazine.org/viewtopic.php?p=233669#233669 multiple accounts while filtering] mail between accounts. | ||
* Your [http://forums.mozillazine.org/viewtopic.php?p=445420#445420 anti-virus software] locking up your Inbox. | * Your [http://forums.mozillazine.org/viewtopic.php?p=445420#445420 anti-virus software] locking up your Inbox. | ||
* Checking mail while [[Thunderbird : Tips : Compacting Folders | compacting folders]] for the account(s) being checked. | |||
To find more Mozillazine forum threads on this subject, do a [http://forums.mozillazine.org/search.php search] for "folder processed" (both terms). | To find more Mozillazine forum threads on this subject, do a [http://forums.mozillazine.org/search.php search] for "folder processed" (both terms). | ||
Revision as of 06:23, 10 July 2004
When attemtping to download your mail, you may receive an error message that says "This folder is being processed. Please wait until processing is complete to get messages." There seem to be a variety of things that can cause this. Some are listed below, with links to threads offering further details and possible fixes.
- Messages with bad headers or header fields left blank.
- Checking multiple accounts while filtering mail between accounts.
- Your anti-virus software locking up your Inbox.
- Checking mail while compacting folders for the account(s) being checked.
To find more Mozillazine forum threads on this subject, do a search for "folder processed" (both terms).
