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by oneonlysupermouse

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Hello
Im running windows xp pro on a p3 800 mhz with 512mb of sd ram.

I recently switched isps from aol to netzero.
When I used aol aim worked fine.
BUT when i switched to netzero i get an error message from windows that aim has encountered an error and needs to close.
I have tried so far:
Reinstallin/uninstallin aim and netzero
reporting the bug to aim
reporting the bug to netzero
this has been a hassle for a month now, and i have not recieved any response from either of the companies.
I am aware of the fact that screenames created under the aol account will be suspended upon account termination, but this is irrevelant due to the fact that no matter whose screename i attempt to use i can not sign on.

any suggestions will be GREATLY appreciated!

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by beta611

have you tried installing yahoo or msn messengers? i never liked AOL since it did alot of strange things in the background and if you ran any XP patches you might have caused a registry change that is preventing AIM from working. try one of the other messagers and if they work at least you know its not your pc or provider that has the issue. also make sure your security patches and service packs are up todate.

by dmiles

Nothing is stated that AIM should not work with your current ISP.
It is stated that you only have to download and install a new copy of AIM with your ISP.
It reads as though that AOL cancelled your password and screen name

Many ISP's, such as AOL, have instant messaging programs built into them. In this specific case you would need to download and install the AIM (AOL Instant Messanger) program to continue using that specific service. In most cases your screen name and passwords do not even need to change!

by curacao_dejavu

Hi,

Uninstall AIM,
then download and install AIM 5.2
http://download.com.com/3000-2150-10211318.html?tag=lst-0-1

You dont have to be a AOL member to use AIM (You don't have to be an America Online member to experience the immediate cross-Internet communication made possible by AOL Instant Messenger)

after that remember to register for a screen name (http://www.aol.com/imreg_template?template=aim_create&pageset=aol&promo=73010)

If you want to use your old screen name I guess you willl need to contact them to re-enable only your screen name.

Leopold

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