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When I open Thunderbird on OS 10.9 the status bar shows 'Searching…' what is happening?

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The 'Searching…' note in the status bar remains long after Thunderbird has opened.

I have been having other issues related to sending email also. It takes a very long time to send via smtp.comcast.net. Not sure if the issues are related but I don't have the sending problem if I use Apple Mail.

Thanks for any suggestions. Ron

The 'Searching…' note in the status bar remains long after Thunderbird has opened. I have been having other issues related to sending email also. It takes a very long time to send via smtp.comcast.net. Not sure if the issues are related but I don't have the sending problem if I use Apple Mail. Thanks for any suggestions. Ron

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Matt
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using an anti virus? they are a common cause of issues on Windows.

ronwess
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Matt said

using an anti virus? they are a common cause of issues on Windows.

Not using any anti virus.

Matt
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I am not sure what the searching means, but I do know I see it when Thunderbird is making DNS queries. to get the IP address of server names etc.