[Evolution] Re: update of unread mails [need help!]

[Tessa Lau <tlau tlau org>]

I'm seeing the same problem in Evo 2.2.1.1 on Hoary --- the folder list 
on the left always displays the number of unread messages that existed 
when Evolution started.  In addition, the message list on the right does 
not automatically get refreshed when I send/receive mail until I switch 
to a different folder and then switch back.

As a result, I find it impossible to know which folders have new mail 
without clicking through the list twice.

I also noticed that I have a folder named ".#evolution" which shows up 
in the folder list, which seems like a bug.

I've tried removing all of evolution's settings and recreating my mail 
account:

* quit my GNOME session
* rm -rf ~/.gconf/apps/evolution
* rm ~/.gnome2_private/Evolution
* rm -rf ~/.evolution
* log back in and create the mail account

I'm using a local Maildir store.  I tried creating a new Maildir 
directory and pointing Evolution at that directory instead, but the same 
problem happens.  When I receive new mail in that directory, Evolution 
doesn't update.

Also, evolution frequently crashes after clicking the "send/receive 
mail" button to try to force an update.

Any ideas?

Thanks,
--Tessa

Blink Eye wrote:
> > > > suddenly the update of the folder/mail structure on the left doesn't
> > > > work anymore, meaning that allthough i've read a message and hence
> > > > marked it as read the folder/mail structure still shows the same number
> > > > of unread messages as before. the only thing i can do is restart
> > > > evolution which then updates the number correctly but only once, i.e. at
> > > > the beginning.

Andre Klapper wrote:
> > ~/.gnome2_private/Evolution holds your passwords,
> > ~/.gconf/apps/evloution stores your account settings.
> > this is also in the archives (it's time to set up a faq :-).