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I downloaded a patch file from mailhandler module and need to apply the changes in order to fix the problem of pop3 accounts not deleting emails after download (import). However, I have never applied a patch before and can not find a single document or question previously explaining what to do next? I have the .patch file, but how do I apply it? Do I upload it? how do I install it? If someone could tell me what link I can go to that explains how to apply "patches" I would greatly appreciate it.

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Here are a few links that may help you learn more about patching:

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Your third link is what I needed. I had seen all of the other links and didn't find them basic enough. The one that you found is indeed the one I was looking for. It's very detailed. Thanks. – Q Beat Feb 23 at 2:22
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There's a description in every module under the tab version control. Scroll down to the title "Applying a patch" to find a description about applying patches with git.

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Thanks, I learned something here too. the "tab version control" used to be called someting else, "Git instructions". Thanks. Now, if I only knew what GIT meant! – Q Beat Feb 23 at 2:23
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