When i open Win7 SeaMonkey 2.49.5 now, i get nothing useful..no list
of newsgroups, or anything else.

Content list of top bar: File, Edit, View, Go,Message, Tools, Window,
Help All greyed out.


Content list of second bar: GetMsgs, Compose, [greyed out]] Reply,
Reply all, Forward //need i go on rest greyed out.



Content of last bar: View: (pulldownlist) Greyed out.

Since i cannot see any newsgroups, posting a response is not of any
use to me.
Please use email to robertbaer@localnet.com and give guide how to
restore this blankie.

Thanks

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Robert Baer wrote:

When i open Win7 SeaMonkey 2.49.5 now, i get nothing useful..no list
of newsgroups, or anything else.

Content list of top bar: File, Edit, View, Go,Message, Tools, Window,
Help All greyed out.

Content list of second bar: GetMsgs, Compose, [greyed out]] Reply,
Reply all, Forward //need i go on rest greyed out.

Content of last bar: View: (pulldownlist) Greyed out.

Since i cannot see any newsgroups, posting a response is not of any
use to me.
Please use email to robertbaer@localnet.com and give guide how to
restore this blankie.

Thanks

application data or Appdata
Mozilla
seamonkey
profiles.ini
Profiles
abcd5678
efgh1234 <=== make a new one

You will likely need to edit profiles.ini to get
the new profile added to the list of profiles.
When a new profile hasn't been set up, and you
launch from inside Seamonkey (which you can't do at the
moment), then the profile would be "Default User"
instead of "default".

Then, in Command Prompt

cd Program Files
cd Seamonkey
./seamonkey -P "Default User" <=== this is the assumed name of the new profile

If you want a sexy name for the profile, edit the profiles.ini.
Here, I'm adding a reference to my new profile. You could even
move the Default=1 down to the second profile here, so that it
starts automatically, without even using Command Prompt.

[General]
StartWithLastProfile=1

[Profile0]
Name=default
IsRelative=1
Path=Profiles/abcd5678.default
Default=1

[Profile1]
Name=TestProfileEFGH1234
IsRelative=1
Path=Profiles/efgh1234

cd /d C:\Program Files\Seamonkey
./seamonkey.exe -P "TestProfileEFGH1234" <=== Now am using the new one by name

The idea is, to create a new profile.

You'll need to migrate stuff eventually, like bookmarks.

Paul
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Robert,

Once you get your system running again, you may want to download the
MozBackup (Mozilla Backup) utility. It will save not only your profile
but also other user data (you select which) such as address books,
bookmarks, certificates, cookies, email settings, saved passwords,
emails, and more. MozBackup allows you to easily back up, transfer, or re-install all the associated scattered user settings and data for
Seamonkey, Firefox, Thunderbird and many other programs in a single
operation. Invaluable for setting up multiple machines to a common configuration and a lifesaver for recovering a corrupted profile.

Bert

Paul wrote:

Robert Baer wrote:

  When i open Win7 SeaMonkey 2.49.5 now, i get nothing useful..no list
of newsgroups, or anything else.

  Content list of top bar: File, Edit, View, Go,Message, Tools,
Window, Help     All greyed out.


  Content list of second bar: GetMsgs, Compose, [greyed out]] Reply,
Reply all, Forward //need i go on rest greyed out.



  Content of last bar: View: (pulldownlist)   Greyed out.

  Since i cannot see any newsgroups, posting a response is not of any
use to me.
  Please use email to robertbaer@localnet.com and give guide how to
restore this blankie.

   Thanks

application data or Appdata
     Mozilla
        seamonkey
           profiles.ini
           Profiles
              abcd5678
              efgh1234  <=== make a new one

You will likely need to edit profiles.ini to get
the new profile added to the list of profiles.
When a new profile hasn't been set up, and you
launch from inside Seamonkey (which you can't do at the
moment), then the profile would be "Default User"
instead of "default".

Then, in Command Prompt

cd Program Files
cd Seamonkey
./seamonkey -P "Default User"     <=== this is the assumed name of the new profile

If you want a sexy name for the profile, edit the profiles.ini.
Here, I'm adding a reference to my new profile. You could even
move the Default=1 down to the second profile here, so that it
starts automatically, without even using Command Prompt.

[General]
StartWithLastProfile=1

[Profile0]
Name=default
IsRelative=1
Path=Profiles/abcd5678.default
Default=1

[Profile1]
Name=TestProfileEFGH1234
IsRelative=1
Path=Profiles/efgh1234

cd /d C:\Program Files\Seamonkey
./seamonkey.exe -P "TestProfileEFGH1234"     <=== Now am using the new one by name

The idea is, to create a new profile.

You'll need to migrate stuff eventually, like bookmarks.

   Paul

--
Bert Hickman
Stoneridge Engineering LLC
Woodridge, Illinois, USA
http://www.capturedlightning.com
+1 630-964-2699 ***********************************************************************
World's source for "Captured Lightning" Lichtenberg Figure sculptures, magnetically "shrunken" coins, and scarce/out of print technical books ***********************************************************************
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On Friday, November 27, 2020 at 3:28:44 PM UTC-8, Bert Hickman wrote:

Robert,

Once you get your system running again, you may want to download the MozBackup (Mozilla Backup) utility. It will save not only your profile
but also other user data (you select which) such as address books, bookmarks, certificates, cookies, email settings, saved passwords,
emails, and more. MozBackup allows you to easily back up, transfer, or re-install all the associated scattered user settings and data for Seamonkey, Firefox, Thunderbird and many other programs in a single operation. Invaluable for setting up multiple machines to a common configuration and a lifesaver for recovering a corrupted profile.

Bert
Paul wrote:

Robert Baer wrote:

When i open Win7 SeaMonkey 2.49.5 now, i get nothing useful..no list
of newsgroups, or anything else.

Content list of top bar: File, Edit, View, Go,Message, Tools,
Window, Help All greyed out.


Content list of second bar: GetMsgs, Compose, [greyed out]] Reply,
Reply all, Forward //need i go on rest greyed out.



Content of last bar: View: (pulldownlist) Greyed out.

Since i cannot see any newsgroups, posting a response is not of any
use to me.
Please use email to rober...@localnet.com and give guide how to
restore this blankie.

Thanks

application data or Appdata
Mozilla
seamonkey
profiles.ini
Profiles
abcd5678
efgh1234 <=== make a new one

You will likely need to edit profiles.ini to get
the new profile added to the list of profiles.
When a new profile hasn't been set up, and you
launch from inside Seamonkey (which you can't do at the
moment), then the profile would be "Default User"
instead of "default".

Then, in Command Prompt

cd Program Files
cd Seamonkey
./seamonkey -P "Default User" <=== this is the assumed name of the
new profile

If you want a sexy name for the profile, edit the profiles.ini.
Here, I'm adding a reference to my new profile. You could even
move the Default=1 down to the second profile here, so that it
starts automatically, without even using Command Prompt.

[General]
StartWithLastProfile=1

[Profile0]
Name=default
IsRelative=1
Path=Profiles/abcd5678.default
Default=1

[Profile1]
Name=TestProfileEFGH1234
IsRelative=1
Path=Profiles/efgh1234

cd /d C:\Program Files\Seamonkey
./seamonkey.exe -P "TestProfileEFGH1234" <=== Now am using the new
one by name

The idea is, to create a new profile.

You'll need to migrate stuff eventually, like bookmarks.

Paul

--
Bert Hickman
Stoneridge Engineering LLC
Woodridge, Illinois, USA
http://www.capturedlightning.com
+1 630-964-2699 *********************************************************************** World's source for "Captured Lightning" Lichtenberg Figure sculptures, magnetically "shrunken" coins, and scarce/out of print technical books ***********************************************************************

My NG communication via SeaMonkey is still dead and i do not know what to do to fix it.
This is an experimental NG communication attempt on my part, as i had never paid any attention to Google Groups before and do not know how to use it properly.

I request that any and all helpful info be duplicated/sent to me at robertbaer@localnet.com.

Thanks.

--- Synchronet 3.20a-Win32 NewsLink 1.114

Robert Baer wrote:

On Friday, November 27, 2020 at 3:28:44 PM UTC-8, Bert Hickman wrote:

Robert,

Once you get your system running again, you may want to download the
MozBackup (Mozilla Backup) utility. It will save not only your profile
but also other user data (you select which) such as address books,
bookmarks, certificates, cookies, email settings, saved passwords,
emails, and more. MozBackup allows you to easily back up, transfer, or
re-install all the associated scattered user settings and data for
Seamonkey, Firefox, Thunderbird and many other programs in a single
operation. Invaluable for setting up multiple machines to a common
configuration and a lifesaver for recovering a corrupted profile.

Bert
Paul wrote:

Robert Baer wrote:

When i open Win7 SeaMonkey 2.49.5 now, i get nothing useful..no list
of newsgroups, or anything else.

Content list of top bar: File, Edit, View, Go,Message, Tools,
Window, Help All greyed out.


Content list of second bar: GetMsgs, Compose, [greyed out]] Reply,
Reply all, Forward //need i go on rest greyed out.



Content of last bar: View: (pulldownlist) Greyed out.

Since i cannot see any newsgroups, posting a response is not of any
use to me.
Please use email to rober...@localnet.com and give guide how to
restore this blankie.

Thanks

application data or Appdata
Mozilla
seamonkey
profiles.ini
Profiles
abcd5678
efgh1234 <=== make a new one

You will likely need to edit profiles.ini to get
the new profile added to the list of profiles.
When a new profile hasn't been set up, and you
launch from inside Seamonkey (which you can't do at the
moment), then the profile would be "Default User"
instead of "default".

Then, in Command Prompt

cd Program Files
cd Seamonkey
./seamonkey -P "Default User" <=== this is the assumed name of the
new profile

If you want a sexy name for the profile, edit the profiles.ini.
Here, I'm adding a reference to my new profile. You could even
move the Default=1 down to the second profile here, so that it
starts automatically, without even using Command Prompt.

[General]
StartWithLastProfile=1

[Profile0]
Name=default
IsRelative=1
Path=Profiles/abcd5678.default
Default=1

[Profile1]
Name=TestProfileEFGH1234
IsRelative=1
Path=Profiles/efgh1234

cd /d C:\Program Files\Seamonkey
./seamonkey.exe -P "TestProfileEFGH1234" <=== Now am using the new
one by name

The idea is, to create a new profile.

You'll need to migrate stuff eventually, like bookmarks.

Paul

--
Bert Hickman
Stoneridge Engineering LLC
Woodridge, Illinois, USA
http://www.capturedlightning.com
+1 630-964-2699
***********************************************************************
World's source for "Captured Lightning" Lichtenberg Figure sculptures,
magnetically "shrunken" coins, and scarce/out of print technical books
***********************************************************************

My NG communication via SeaMonkey is still dead and i do not know what to do to fix it.
This is an experimental NG communication attempt on my part, as i had never paid any attention to Google Groups before and do not know how to use it properly.

I request that any and all helpful info be duplicated/sent to me at robertbaer@localnet.com.

Thanks.

I can see your thread OK, in both GG and on the news server.

I'm trying to help you without breaking anything, which is
why I'm suggesting adding a Profile folder. An empty one,
so it won't be grayed out.

It's also possible there is some damage to installed files,
and your AV has quarantined something. Check your quarantine
folder, just in case.

Paul
--- Synchronet 3.20a-Win32 NewsLink 1.114

Bert Hickman wrote:

Robert,

Once you get your system running again, you may want to download the MozBackup (Mozilla Backup) utility. It will save not only your profile
but also other user data (you select which) such as address books, bookmarks, certificates, cookies, email settings, saved passwords,
emails, and more. MozBackup allows you to easily back up, transfer, or re-install all the associated scattered user settings and data for Seamonkey, Firefox, Thunderbird and many other programs in a single operation. Invaluable for setting up multiple machines to a common configuration and a lifesaver for recovering a corrupted profile.

Bert

Paul wrote:

Robert Baer wrote:

  When i open Win7 SeaMonkey 2.49.5 now, i get nothing useful..no
list of newsgroups, or anything else.

  Content list of top bar: File, Edit, View, Go,Message, Tools,
Window, Help     All greyed out.


  Content list of second bar: GetMsgs, Compose, [greyed out]] Reply,
Reply all, Forward //need i go on rest greyed out.



  Content of last bar: View: (pulldownlist)   Greyed out.

  Since i cannot see any newsgroups, posting a response is not of any
use to me.
  Please use email to robertbaer@localnet.com and give guide how to
restore this blankie.

   Thanks

application data or Appdata
      Mozilla
         seamonkey
            profiles.ini
            Profiles
               abcd5678
               efgh1234  <=== make a new one

You will likely need to edit profiles.ini to get
the new profile added to the list of profiles.
When a new profile hasn't been set up, and you
launch from inside Seamonkey (which you can't do at the
moment), then the profile would be "Default User"
instead of "default".

Then, in Command Prompt

cd Program Files
cd Seamonkey
./seamonkey -P "Default User"     <=== this is the assumed name of the >> new profile

If you want a sexy name for the profile, edit the profiles.ini.
Here, I'm adding a reference to my new profile. You could even
move the Default=1 down to the second profile here, so that it
starts automatically, without even using Command Prompt.

[General]
StartWithLastProfile=1

[Profile0]
Name=default
IsRelative=1
Path=Profiles/abcd5678.default
Default=1

[Profile1]
Name=TestProfileEFGH1234
IsRelative=1
Path=Profiles/efgh1234

cd /d C:\Program Files\Seamonkey
./seamonkey.exe -P "TestProfileEFGH1234"     <=== Now am using the new >> one by name

The idea is, to create a new profile.

You'll need to migrate stuff eventually, like bookmarks.

    Paul

With a suggestion from someone else, found problem was in the layout.
Solved now.
Thanks.
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