Yes, I'll second Frank. That's a great way to lose your email. On Sep 7, 2011, at 1:05 PM, Francis Swasey wrote: > Please do not check that box! > > The UVM Mail server DOES NOT support folders that contain both sub-folders and messages. > > Frank > > On 9/7/11 12:57 PM, Jeff Warden wrote: >> >> I'm running Thunderbird 6.0.1 and I had a similar problem and found a solution. >> >> If you go to Tools > Account Settings > Server Settings > Advanced and check the box that says, "Server supports folders that contain sub-folders and messages". >> >> I hope this helps, >> >> Jeff >> >> On 9/7/2011 12:49 PM, Jonathan L. Trigaux wrote: >>> >>> What version(s) of Thunderbird have you tested? >>> >>> -JLT >>> >>> On Wed, 7 Sep 2011, Naima T. Dennis wrote: >>> >>>> We've been experiencing some erratic behavior from Thuderbird when attempting to create subfolders. We create a folder that holds "Folders Only" properly but >>>> when attempting to create the subfolders the "New Folder" option is not always available. You can create one new subfolder and then the "New Folder" option is not >>>> available for subsequent folder creation. When restarting Thunderbird the option is available again but you can use it only once. The only way to get it to work >>>> properly is to start Thunderbird in Safe Mode and have all Add Ons disabled. >>>> If you are clicking on the main account>New Folder>Create as a subfolder of: you cannot select "choose this for the parent" for any subfolder. >>>> >>>> This sounds crazy but I was able to reproduce this on another machine and have had reports of the same behavior from other parts of the office. >>>> Anyone have any insight? >>>> -- >>>> >>>> Naima T. Dennis >>>> Senior Assistant Registrar for Technology >>>> The University of Vermont >>>> 360 Waterman Bldg. >>>> 802-656-1390 >>>> [log in to unmask] >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> UVM is subject to the Vermont Public Records Act and communications to and from this email address, including >>>> >>>> attachments, are subject to disclosure unless exempted under the Act or otherwise applicable law. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> -------------------------------------------------------------------------- >>> Jonathan L. Trigaux >>> Enterprise Technology Services: Client Services >>> 113N Waterman >>> University of Vermont >>> Burlington, VT 05405 >> >> -- >> Jeff Warden >> Web Designer & Technology Coordinator >> Conference & Event Services >> The University of Vermont >> Marsh Hall, Room 009 >> 31 Spear Street >> Burlington, VT 05405-0344 >> >> Phone: (802) 656-5660 >> Fax: (802) 656-8034 >> >> E-mail: [log in to unmask] >> Please visit our web site: www.uvm.edu/conferences >> >> The University of Vermont…MEET, EAT, and SLEEP in a GREEN environment! >> > > -- > Frank Swasey | http://www.uvm.edu/~fcs > Sr Systems Administrator | Always remember: You are UNIQUE, > University of Vermont | just like everyone else. > "I am not young enough to know everything." - Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) Andrew Hendrickson CAS IT Administrator UVM, College of Arts & Sciences 438 College Street #402 Burlington, VT 05405 802-656-7971 802-656-4529 (fax) [log in to unmask] To submit a request for service please use: http://footprints.uvm.edu/ashelp.html