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How to use Thunderbird with GUMail: Downloading and Installing Thunderbird

1. If you do not have the Thunderbird client already installed on your computer you can download it from the UIS Software Database.

Remember to save the Thunderbird 2.0.0.0 for Windows exe. file to your computer's desktop, and delete it after installation. Also, make sure to close all your other programs during installation.

2. Double-click the Thunderbird Setup file.

3. The Open-file Security Window will appear; click on the Run button.

4. This will bring up the Welcome window; click on the Next button. 

5. The Software License Agreement appears. Read the agreement, and click on I accept the terms of the License  Agreement; click on the Next button. 

6. You'll be asked what type of setup you want.

7. Close the Installation Complete window.

8. Make sure a checkmark appears beside Launch Mozilla Thunderbird now, and click Finish.

 

9. You must now create a profile. Please go to Configuring Thunderbird for Use with GUMail.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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