Comment 6 for bug 29439

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Karl K (karl-keller) wrote :

I had the same problem with the mozmapi32.dll file that Fondulac mentioned. I have discovered a workaround.

I am running Windows Vista Business, and part of the issue I think stems from User rights. TBird's automatic updates feature does not work for me since somehow it thinks I am a user with limited rights, and not the administrator, and program updates require admin privileges. And this even though I am logged on as owner/administrator.

Beats the heck outa me.

So as a result, I downloaded the complete version, tried to install over the old version, and got the mozmapi32.dll error message. I tried deleting this file, but the system wouldn't let me, again I think a function of confusion about admin privileges.

However, I renamed the filed mozmapi31-2.dll, which the system did allow me to do. I then moved everything in the Thunderbird program folder on the desktop, with no T
Bird fold in the Progrram directory, then installed Tbird, and the installation went through. The program seems to be working now.

Of course, keep in mind that your Tbird folder in AppsData needs to remain so the program continues to recognize your mailboxes and previous email