10.4: Avoid a Mail 2.0 freeze at startup
Jun 10, '05 10:05:00AM
Contributed by: Simplet
Many users are complaining about Mail 2.0 freezing when launched. It occurs when Mail 2.0 automatically starts retrieving mails from your POP accounts.
Here's a simple workaround:
- Disconnect your Mac from the network (via a "No Network" prepared network location configuration for more convenience)
- Launch Mail2.0 and wait for it to indicate mailboxes are unreachable (disconnected) - Mail 2.0 will not be hanging
- Connect your Mac to the network (via your normal network location)
- Click the Retrieve Mail button.
Now Mail 2.0 will work normally, even if you Quit and reopen it. At least until the next boot.
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