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Windows Account Control pop up

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Bill
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Since the latest Thunderbird update each time I open my email account I get the Windows Account Control screen asking me if I want to allow this app to make changes to your device. This happens each time I open my email account and like I said it only recently started after the latest update.

I would appreciate any help in resolving this issue as it is quite annoying to say the least.

Thanks to all.

Since the latest Thunderbird update each time I open my email account I get the Windows Account Control screen asking me if I want to allow this app to make changes to your device. This happens each time I open my email account and like I said it only recently started after the latest update. I would appreciate any help in resolving this issue as it is quite annoying to say the least. Thanks to all.

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All permissions were checked off. I think I've solved the issue by reinstalling Thunderbird. Since I did the reinstall the problem has not surfaced. But thank you for the suggestion, it is appreciated.

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Matt
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and do you allow the change? It will not go away until you do.

Bill
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I do allow but each time I open my email I get the same message.

Toad-Hall
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Right click on Thunderbird shortcut icon and select 'Properties' > 'Security' tab Please check the permissions for your user account name.

Bill
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Chosen Solution

All permissions were checked off. I think I've solved the issue by reinstalling Thunderbird. Since I did the reinstall the problem has not surfaced. But thank you for the suggestion, it is appreciated.