Evolution "error while synchronising inbox"

[WasserLand]

Mitch,

I am most grateful for the attention and detail you have provided.
While you were doing that I was laboriously emptying, in turn, each
Evolution folder that protested with the "error while synchronising"
message.

I emptied them to separate temp folders and found that the original
folder, now empty, would correct itself.  The I moved the files back to
their original folders and had to restart Evolution each time.  But now
it seems to be working correctly.

The procedure (below) you have provided will nevertheless be very
useful.  Thanks again.

Dave W


On Mon, 2010-06-14 at 15:53 +1000, Mitch Towner wrote:
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> On 14/06/10 15:14, WasserLand wrote:
> > No Mitch, that didn't help I'm afraid.
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> > I have a notion that I might need to re-install Evolution.  How would I
> > go about that without losing my mail?
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> > David W
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> Hi Dave,
> The procedure to backup evolution is outlined at
> http://www.go-evolution.org/FAQ#How_can_I_completely_backup_evolution.3F
> 
> Basically it says that if you are using evolution > 2.22 (i.e. the
> version included in Ubuntu from Hardy onwards) then do the following to
> backup Evolution:
> 
> 1. Ensure you have the "Backup and Restore" plugin enabled in Edit ->
> Plugins -> Backup and Restore - this should already be enabled by
> default in Ubuntu.
> 
> 2. Re-install Evolution. This can be done using Synaptic Package Manager.
> 2a. In Synaptic, search for "evolution"
> 2b. Click on the checkbox to the left of the "Package" field & select
> "Mark for re-installation"
> 2c. Select "apply"
> 
> 3. After Evolution has been re-installed, use File->Backup Settings and
> File->Restore Settings (from within Evolution) to restore the backup you
> made earlier.
> 
> I hope this helps
> 
> Warm Regards,
> Mitch Towner (kermiac)
> http://mitchtowner.net/