May not be possible. Did a thunderbird search and could find nothing on this subject.

Using XP and Thunderbird as my e-mailer.

I hit the start button to turn on my computer, while having a cup of coffee. When I get back to the computer, I then have to click on the Thunderbird inbox button to download my e-mail, and wait while the e-mail is downloaded.

Is it possible to have Thunderbird automatically download my email whenever I start the computer?