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Thunderbird (Release)

Name: Thunderbird (Release)
Author: Mozilla

A free email client from Mozilla

Version 158.0.1 · by Mozilla

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Official site: mozilla.org

About Thunderbird (Release)

Thunderbird is a free email application that's easy to set up and customize and it's loaded with great features!

## Package Parameters

- `/l:LOCALE` - Install given Firefox locale. See the [official page](https://releases.mozilla.org/pub/thunderbird/releases/latest/README.txt) for a complete list of available locales.

- `/UseMozillaFallback` Makes a request to mozilla.org and reads the supported Language Culture code from the website.

- `/NoStop` - Do not stop Thunderbird before running the install if it is running or attempt to restart it after install.

Command-line options for installer configuration. See the [official page](https://firefox-source-docs.mozilla.org/browser/installer/windows/installer/FullConfig.html) for details and defaults.

- `/InstallDir:PATH`

- `/NoTaskbarShortcut` Do not create Taskbar Shortcut

- `/NoDesktopShortcut` Do not create Desktop Shortcut

- `/NoStartMenuShortcut` Do not create Start Menu Shortcut

- `/NoMaintenanceService` Do not install Maintenance Service

- `/RemoveDistributionDir` Remove Distribution directory on installation/update. (This is the default behavior of the Thunderbird Installer, but not for this Chocolatey Package)

- `/NoAutoUpdate` Sets a policies.json file to not update Thunderbird and does not install the Maintenance Service

### Examples

`choco install thunderbird --params "/l=en-GB"`

`choco install thunderbird --params "/NoTaskbarShortcut /NoDesktopShortcut /NoAutoUpdate"`

`choco install thunderbird --params "/UseMozillaFallback"`

`choco install thunderbird --params "/NoStop"`

## Notes

- Looking for Thunderbird Extended Support Release? Install the [thunderbirdesr](/packages/thunderbirdesr) package.

How to install Thunderbird (Release)

Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
Prefer the command line? With Chocolatey you can install and update it with: choco install thunderbird-release
Open Thunderbird (Release) once it finishes installing.

How to install Windows software with Chocolatey

Frequently asked questions

Is Thunderbird (Release) free to download?

Yes. The Download button sends you to mozilla.org, the developer's official site, where Thunderbird (Release) is available to download. Grabware doesn't host or modify any files.

What is the latest version of Thunderbird (Release)?

The version listed here is 158.0.1, published /Date(1792. The developer's site always has the newest release.

How do I install Thunderbird (Release) from the command line?

With Chocolatey, run: choco install thunderbird-release. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.

Is Thunderbird (Release) safe?

Thunderbird (Release) downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.