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A shutdown hang is where Thunderbird is still running after you shut it down using exit or some other method. There are many causes for hangs. To determine why Thunderbird is hung, broadly speaking it is helpful to
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* '''describe the environment''' (described below)
If you close, shut down or exit Thunderbird (or Thunderbird stops on its own) and you see the Thunderbird '''process''' is still running (in MS-Windows task manager aka taskmgr, or linux ps process status) then you have a shutdown hang. When starthing Thunderbird you may see an error message "Thunderbird is already running". Check taskmgr or ps to see whether thunderbird is there. If you don't see thunderbird listed then you do not have a hang.
* '''obtain a stacktrace'''  (described below)
* determine a list of '''steps to reproduce''' - which may require some experimentation testing on your part


You might not be able to do everything requested here, but it is important to provide as much of the needed information as you can, and state how often you see the hang (always, rarely, etc).  
'''What to do:''' 1. Go through the full [[#Symptoms|symptoms]] list below. 2. If a [[#Reported Bugs|Reported Bug]] is an exact match then cc yourself on the bug, but please only comment if you have new data to add.  3. If no bugs match, then report a new one, and provide detailed symptom information. In summary, just commenting that you see a hang is not useful - please support your report with symptom data.


'''describing the environment''' - When describing the environment of your hang, the answers to these easy questions helps identify the type of hang:
= Symptoms =
# Does the hang happen with Thunderbird started in [https://support.mozillamessaging.com/en-US/kb/Safe+Mode safe mode]? If it can't be reproduced in safe mode then the problem could be an extension. Experiment by disabling add-ons until you find the add-on causing the problem, and contact the add-on author.
#* does hang happen without calendar/lightning extension? ({{Bug|532435}})
# cpu usage - is usage high (pegged), zero, low, or other?
# run netstat -a -b -o | grep -i thunderbird (in MS-Windows in a dos command window do netstat -a -b -o) - are connections shown from thunderbird to ldap, imap mail server, or other protocols?
# is gloda indexing enabled or disabled? (Tools|Options|Advanced|General)
# are your mail accounts pop, imap, or a combination?
# did the computer go into sleep or hibernate while Thunderbird was running?
# was online or offline used, either via your explicit action, or automatically due to a dropped network connection?


'''stacktrace''' - If you can, please :
To be most helpful, you will want to
* create get a stacktrace using _hang_ instructions in these references and attach stacktrace file to [https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/enter_bug.cgi?product=Thunderbird a bug]:
* '''not be using an old version''' - please use [http://getthunderbird.com/ the latest release], or better yet [http://www.mozilla.org/thunderbird/channel/ Early Bird] or [ftp://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/thunderbird/nightly/latest-comm-central/ development] <small>([http://kb.mozillazine.org/Profile_backup do a backup first])</small>
** [https://developer.mozilla.org/En/How_to_get_a_stacktrace_for_a_bug_report How_to_get_a_stacktrace_for_a_bug_report]
* '''describe your environment''' (including anything which helps you avoid the problem)
** [[Thunderbird:Testing:Get_A_Debug_Thunderbird_Hang_Stack]]
* '''experminent to determine steps to reproduce''', the complete sequence of steps  '''before''' shut down needed to reproduce
* attach [[MailNews:Logging]] imap log file to bug, if imap connections are shown in the netstat results above
* '''obtain a hang stacktrace'''


'''steps to reproduce''' - If you are able, please try to determine if there is a list of steps (1. first step, 2. second step, ...) which reliably causes the hang.
Put your answers to these questions in a [https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/enter_bug.cgi?product=Thunderbird bug report] or in a [https://support.mozilla.org/products/thunderbird posting to support]:
# Does Thunderbird hang ... :
#* when Windows is started in safe mode? If it doesn't hang in safe mode then something running in Windows is interfering, like antivirus or firewall software.  <small>see [[Thunderbird:Testing:Antivirus_Related_Performance_Issues|firewall or antivirus software]]</small>
#** [http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/windows-startup-settings-safe-mode win8 safe mode]
#** [http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/start-computer-safe-mode#start-computer-safe-mode=windows-7 win7 safe mode]
#* when Thunderbird is started in [https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/safe-mode safe mode]? If it doesn't hang in safe mode then disable add-ons until you find which add-on is causing the problem, then contact the add-on author.
#** happen without calendar/lightning extension? ({{Bug|532435}})
#** happen without enigmail extension?
# Is gloda indexing enabled or disabled? (Tools|Options|Advanced|General)
# What type of mail accounts do you have - pop, imap, or a combination?
# Did the computer go into sleep or hibernate while Thunderbird was running?
# Did you change Thunderbird to online or offline status?
# Did you move your (laptop) computer to a different network?
# State your operating system and version. State Thunderbird version from Help > About.
# How often you see the hang (always, rarely, etc)?
# CPU usage - is usage zero, low, high (maxed or pegged), or other?
# ldap address book - do you have an ldap directory address book defined?
# run netstat while Thunderbird is running - any connections to ldap, imap mail server, or other protocols shown for the thunderbird process?
#* MS-Windows: open a dos command window (Start, Programs, Accessories, Command Prompt), then type '''netstat -abo > netstat.log''' and hit enter. then type '''more netstat.log''' to look for lines that show thunderbird.exe.
#* linux/Mac: do netstat -tp | grep -i thunderbird
## list the netstat results in your problem report
## If imap connections are seen and if needed by the devoloper, get an [[MailNews:Logging|imap:5 log]] in a log file, which can be attached to a bug report
# '''Steps to reproduce''' (STR) - Determine a full list of steps which seem to cause the hang. This list is a sequence of actions (1. xxxx, 2. yyyy, 3. zzz, etc) you did just '''before''' you shut down. Plus the things you see along the way on the screen. You may need to experiment to find steps that are most reliable, and also eliminate steps which aren't needed to reproduce the problem. If you can't seem to find a reliable set of steps, don't let that stop you from checking the bug list below or filing a bug report with the information you have collected.
# '''Obtain a hang stacktrace''' - Please get a stacktrace using Thunderbird symbol server using _'''hang'''_ instructions in the references below, then attach text file containing stacktrace to a bug report. Anywhere you see "Firefox" in the instructions, please substitute "Thunderbird".
#* Windows: [https://developer.mozilla.org/en/How_to_get_a_stacktrace_with_WinDbg WinDbg instructions], and use "'''!analyze -v -hang'''" instead of !analyze -v -f
#* Mac: [[Thunderbird:Testing:Get_A_Debug_Thunderbird_Hang_Stack]] also [[Thunderbird:Backtraces_On_OS_X]]
#* Linux: [https://developer.mozilla.org/En/How_to_get_a_stacktrace_for_a_bug_report#Alternative_ways_to_get_a_stacktrace]
:'''To recap, please concisely report: OS & Thunderbird version, frequency, safe mode results, cpu, netstat results, indexing on or off, pop or imap account types, sleep/hibernate usage, online/offline usage, STR'''. And, if possible, a hang stack trace.


Related bugs:  
= Reported Bugs =
* '''open bugs - see "shutdown hang" query at [[Thunderbird:Bug_Queries]].'''
 
** {{Bug|479373}} Hang on shutdown if there are outstanding SSL requests
After stepping through the [[#Symptoms|Symptoms]] list above, check the bugs below. If none match your exact symptoms please [https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/enter_bug.cgi?product=Thunderbird file a new bug] and include the information gathered from the steps above.
** {{Bug|508263}} 3.0b3 hangs on exit/shutdown with high cpu, no imap connections [Mac only?} [speculation: losing the network connection/sleeping]
 
* references:
* '''All hang bugs: [http://bit.ly/bUY5HM Bugzilla query - open, invalid and fixed bugs from the beginning of time]'''
** {{bug|504971}} comment 12
<!-- see "shutdown hang" query at [[Thunderbird:Bug_Queries]] -->
** {{bug|504971}} comment 15
** '''Subset: Only open hang bugs:''' Click the Status column in the query above to order by Status
** '''Status change: [https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/buglist.cgi?keywords=hang&chfieldto=Now&query_format=advanced&chfield=resolution&keywords_type=allwords&chfieldfrom=4m&short_desc=shutdown%20quit%20exit%20close%20closing%20terminat&bug_severity=blocker&bug_severity=critical&bug_severity=major&bug_severity=normal&short_desc_type=anywordssubstr&product=MailNews%20Core&product=Thunderbird Status of bug has changed recently (4 mo.)] (includes unfixed)
 
* Notable open bugs (from the [https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/buglist.cgi?type1-0-0=substring&keywords=hang&keywords_type=allwords&list_id=875345&short_desc=%20exit%20shut%20sleep%20quit%20wake%20waki%20hiber&field0-0-0=short_desc&type0-0-1=substring&field0-0-1=keywords&type1-0-1=allwordssubstr&resolution=---&classification=Client%20Software&classification=Components&query_format=advanced&short_desc_type=anywordssubstr&type0-0-0=anywordssubstr&field1-0-0=short_desc&product=MailNews%20Core&product=Thunderbird&field1-0-1=short_desc open bug list]:
** (none)
* References:
** {{bug|504971}} see comment 12 about IDLE
** {{bug|504971}} see comment 15
 
Caused by other software:
* <strike>{{Bug|532435}}</strike> Thunderbird 3.0RC 2 does not quit, high cpu, no imap connection and must be killed - with enigmail error [caused by Engimail]
* <strike>{{Bug|544684}}</strike> Application hang, GUI closed, process not killable from task manager caused by McAfee
* and for more, see INVALID bugs in the "All hang bugs" bugzilla query above
 
Fixed in development (fixed, but not yet in a released version):
* -
 
Fixed in version 5
* <strike>{{bug|508263}}</strike> 3.0b3 hangs on exit/shutdown with high cpu, no imap connections, no ldap connection or stack entry. connection or stack entry after sleep/wake. fixed by closing cached imap connections on sleep, and delay biff restart
* <strike>{{bug|524315}}</strike> shutdown hang, high cpu, no open imap connections, no ldap connections but has live, blocked ldap threads
* <strike>{{bug|565065}}</strike> - Thunderbird stuck at shutdown, infinite poll gettimeofday read sequence in strace


Fixed bugs in version 3 (most recent at top):  
Fixed bugs in version 3 (most recent at top):  
* {{bug|494014}} shutdown hang, high cpu, no open imap connections
* <strike>{{bug|494014}}</strike> shutdown hang, high cpu, no open imap connections
* {{Bug|497598}} hang on shutdown appending msg to imap folder via a filter
* <strike>{{Bug|497598}}</strike> hang on shutdown appending msg to imap folder via a filter
* {{Bug|487965}} hang on shutdown with open imap connections and zero cpu
* <strike>{{Bug|487965}}</strike> hang on shutdown with open imap connections and zero cpu
* {{Bug|420744}} Shutdown fails with 100% cpu load when auto-complete over LDAP  
* <strike>{{Bug|420744}}</strike> Shutdown fails with 100% cpu load when auto-complete over LDAP  
* {{Bug|495551}} hang on shutdown, zero cpu, few (1-2) imap connections - from imap url initiated during shutdown (modal alert from imap thread / proxy call to UI thread)
* <strike>{{Bug|495551}}</strike> hang on shutdown, zero cpu, few (1-2) imap connections - from imap url initiated during shutdown (modal alert from imap thread / proxy call to UI thread)
* {{Bug|516388}} Hang when exiting Archives smart folder is used
* <strike>{{Bug|516388}}</strike> Hang when exiting Archives smart folder is used
* {{Bug|497059}} Hang with unreliable wifi connection, either when re-connecting to email server, or on shutdown
* <strike>{{Bug|497059}}</strike> Hang with unreliable wifi connection, either when re-connecting to email server, or on shutdown
 
Hangs caused by other software
* {{Bug|532435}} Thunderbird 3.0RC 2 does not quit, high cpu, no imap connection and must be killed - with enigmail error [caused by Engimail]
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