Can I remove the security crap from gmail?

Can I remove the security crap from gmail?

I use Thunderbird version 2.0.0.24 as a pop email for gmail.

I have used this for years without problem. Lately I keep getting a
message that reads: "Thunderbird can't connect securely to pop.gmail.com
because the site uses a security protocol which isn't enabled.".

This is most annoying.

I dont want any security to be used, and want to disable it. I have
nothing to hide, all I do is email a few friends about the weather, auto
repair and stuff that would bore anyone else.

Is there a way to disable the security?

DO NOT tell me to upgrade Thunderbird. I have no need for more features
(mostly bloat), and I run this same installation under both XP and
Win98se. (I dont think Win98 allows for a newer version).

Thanks

On 13 Jul 2016, wrote in
microsoft.public.windowsxp.general:

Can I remove the security crap from gmail?

I use Thunderbird version 2.0.0.24 as a pop email for gmail.

I have used this for years without problem. Lately I keep getting
a message that reads: "Thunderbird can't connect securely to
pop.gmail.com because the site uses a security protocol which
isn't enabled.".

You need to enable the "allow less secure apps" feature.

This article on how to do that is fairly accurate:

http://email.about.com/od/gmailtips/...entication.htm

wrote:
Thunderbird can't connect securely to pop.gmail.com
because the site uses a security protocol which isn't enabled.

This page is about google accounts including gmail being configured to
be accessed less securely.

https://support.google.com/accounts/.../6010255?hl=en Change account
access for less secure apps


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Mike Easter