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  1. D

    AOL account was hacked

    I woke up this morning to check my email on my phone. It said my password had been changed but I didnt think much of it. Later I went and saw that my recovery email, phone number and password had been changed. I deleted everything that was added and changed my password. for some reason I only...
  2. J

    Why cant I type on blogs with AOL..thye stop or skip letters?

    Trying to respond on AOL blogs but cannot type without the sentence or words just stopping????
  3. G

    Backup online AOL filing cabinet folders to PC

    Hi. I'd like to back up my the Personal Filing Cabinet (folders) in my online AOL to my PC. Help would be greatly appreciated.
  4. B

    Looking for software to send sms messages from PC

    With AOL messenger going away in December, I am looking for another program where I can send sms messages to my friend's mobile phone from my PC, preferably free. Anyone have any suggestions? Thanks.
  5. Z

    AOL no longer works with Win7

    Why can I only us AOL Desktop in Safe mode please?
  6. DarkDubzs

    Best Webmail provider?

    So I have had my old AOL email account for years, and while I'm totally okay with it for email, nobody uses it anymore and its awkward to give away to friends and stuff, they just see @aol.com and they cringe :lol:. I need/want to make a new email account anyways to use for job applications and...
  7. B

    Aol desktop not responding on my windows 7 computer

    Aol not responding
  8. J

    Help signing on to AOL

    I am getting this error when I try to sign on to AOL. I've never had this problem before. How can it be fixed? The website declined to show this webpage HTTP 403 Most likely causes: •This website requires you to log in. What you can try: •Go back to the previous page...
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    AOL Admits Data Breach Was Behind Spam Surge

    Last week's deluge of AOL email spam was due to a data breach on AOL's network. AOL users should change their passwords ASAP. AOL Admits Data Breach Was Behind Spam Surge : Read more
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    6 Reasons the Tech Companies' 'Reform Government Surveillance' Effort Will Fail

    Google, Facebook and Microsoft would like to reform the NSA, but without a public outcry to pressure Congress, not much will happen. 6 Reasons the Tech Companies' 'Reform Government Surveillance' Effort Will Fail : Read more
  11. exfileme

    Google Wants its Money: Sues IRS Over $83.5M Tax Refund

    Google wants its $83.5 million USD. Google Wants its Money: Sues IRS Over $83.5M Tax Refund : Read more
  12. JMcEntegart

    AOL Picks Up Google Reader's Slack with New Reader

    As Google Reader's time runs out, companies are rushing to release their own alternatives. AOL Picks Up Google Reader's Slack with New Reader : Read more
  13. H

    Greyscale Images Posted ON AOL. com

    How does one improve the image quality of pictures posted online on AOL home page. The images have a grey-scale coloration rather than a true colorzation.
  14. T

    Aol desktop not working

    My AOL desktop 9.6 "stoped working" with MS Windows. I scanned & found no viruses. I uninstalled AOL 9.6, and then downloaded 9.7. But I STILL get the "stopped working" message. I've been at this all day, and I'm no further ahead. Iwould like to get my AOL desktop back (9.6 OR 9.7); I...
  15. exfileme

    Microsoft Just Bought 800+ Patents from AOL

    Microsoft is one step closer to ruling the world. Microsoft Just Bought 800+ Patents from AOL : Read more
  16. G

    Did AOL Just Kill Its Instant Messenger Software AIM?

    AOL reportedly has laid off more than 100 employees at its West Coast Offices, 40 of which have worked on AOL's Instant Messenger (AIM). Did AOL Just Kill Its Instant Messenger Software AIM? : Read more
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    Aol desktop not working

    Hi, I am having problems with my AOL Desktop, I cant access it straight on my computer, I have to go onto Internet Explorer to gain access to AOL. There are three others using the computer, they were able to access AOL Desktop, until a few days ago, then for some unknown reason they can't access...
  18. exfileme

    Microsoft, AOL, Yahoo, Form Ad Alliance Against Google

    Although Microsoft isn't acknowledging any kind of offensive stance against Google, the company has teamed up with AOL and Yahoo to exchange online ad space. Microsoft, AOL, Yahoo, Form Ad Alliance Against Google : Read more
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    Unbelievable: 3.5 Million People Still Pay For AOL Dial-up

    You know what this means? Grandpa likes porn. Unbelievable: 3.5 Million People Still Pay For AOL Dial-up : Read more
  20. S

    TRANSFERRING AOL FAVORITES

    Hello, WILL BE PURCHASING NEW PC - HOW DOES ONE TRANSFER AOL FAVORITES, E-MAILS, ETC. FROM OLD PC TO NEW ONE. BOTH PCs WORK OFF WIN XP O.S. PLEASE ADVISE. THANKS! S.M. BRODY
  21. exfileme

    AOL Teams With Slacker to Re-Launch AOL Radio

    AOL Music has teamed up with Slacker Radio to re-launch AOL Radio. Oh boy. AOL Teams With Slacker to Re-Launch AOL Radio : Read more
  22. sparker781

    AOL

    Hey all thanks for stopping by. My aunt for whatever reason wants to install AOL 9.6 on her Windows 7 Ultimate box. When she tries to install it on her machine she is repeatedly getting a message to reboot her computer and then try the reinstall again. I have done this alot of times, I also...
  23. sparker781

    AOL 9.6

    My aunt wants to use AOL 9.6 to access the internet. Not sure why she wont listen to reason. I recently upgraded her to Windows 7 Ultimate with SP1 and whenever I try and install the application I am prompted with a message to reboot the machine and try the install again. Does anyone have any...
  24. C

    AOL to Cut 900 Jobs with Huffington Post Buy

    As with any company takeover, there are bound to be some changes. AOL to Cut 900 Jobs with Huffington Post Buy : Read more
  25. JMcEntegart

    AOL Buys the Huffington Post for $315 Million

    AOL may have just purchased TechCrunch but it seems that wasn’t the only big name publication the web giant had its eye on. In a deal signed late yesterday, AOL is set to acquire web publication the Huffington Post for a tidy sum of $315 million. AOL Buys the Huffington Post for $315 Million ...
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    Routerlogin nethow to connect to wifiwe are on aol net

    How to connect to WIFI we just bought this router connot made it work the router is NETGEAR
  27. exfileme

    AOL Relaunching, Focuses on Video, Daypart News

    AOL is trying to find its footing again after breaking away from Time Warner. AOL Relaunching, Focuses on Video, Daypart News : Read more
  28. exfileme

    AOL Ditches ICQ; Who Still Uses ICQ Anyway?

    After a nasty loss, AOL is selling off ICQ and possibly its social networking site, Bebo. AOL Ditches ICQ; Who Still Uses ICQ Anyway? : Read more
  29. Marcus Yam

    AOL Getting New Logos Made From Random Stuff

    Could this lead to Aolcats? AOL Getting New Logos Made From Random Stuff : Read more
  30. exfileme

    Delta Accused of Hacking Passenger's PC

    An airplane passenger advocate clams that Delta Airlines hacked into her organization's AOL accounts and her laptop. Delta Accused of Hacking Passenger's PC : Read more
  31. JMcEntegart

    AOL, Time Warner Announce Divorce

    After ten long years, AOL and Time Warner are saying farewell and splitting up. AOL, Time Warner Announce Divorce : Read more
  32. G

    Yahoo! in Talks With AOL

    Yahoo's new board members have decided that they actually want to get warm and fuzzy with AOL. Yahoo! in Talks With AOL : Read more
  33. JMcEntegart

    AOL Gives Users Access to Gmail, Yahoo and Hotmail, Facebook and Twitter to Foll

    AOL has begun what it says will be a complete site revamp in an effort to bring back users. AOL Gives Users Access to Gmail, Yahoo and Hotmail, Facebook and Twitter to Follow : Read more
  34. JMcEntegart

    AOL Spammer Michael Dolan Sentenced to 7 Years

    A Connecticut man was sentenced to seven years in jail for scamming nearly half a million dollars out of AOL users. AOL Spammer Michael Dolan Sentenced to 7 Years : Read more
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    Google Admits Its AOL Investment May Be Impaired

    Google Inc's 5 percent stake in Time Warner Inc's AOL unit may be worth less than the $1 billion the Web company paid for it in 2006, Google warned in a regulatory filing on Thursday. Google Admits Its AOL Investment May Be Impaired : Read more
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    Time Warner To Split AOL In Two, Beats Estimates

    Time Warner said it would split AOL's dial-up Internet and advertising businesses into separate divisions by early 2009 and reported a slightly higher-than-expected quarterly profit, citing strong cable advertising sales and films like "Sex and the City. Time Warner To Split AOL In Two, Beats...
  37. JMcEntegart

    Man Jailed For 30 Months For Spam-Attacks On AOL Users

    A 27 year old man from Brooklyn New York has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison for spamming AOL subscribers. Man Jailed For 30 Months For Spam-Attacks On AOL Users : Read more
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    AOL Acquires Blog Search Engine Sphere For $25 Million

    AOL has continued its acquisitions spree by purchasing Sphere, the San-Francisco company behind the Sphere-It “related content” blog search engine, for a reported figure of $25 million. AOL Acquires Blog Search Engine Sphere For $25 Million : Read more
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    Yahoo Morale Down, Unexcited About AOL Talks

    S an Francisco (CA) - A senior Yahoo worker has said that the current situation within the company is "completely distracting for employees" and creating an uneasy environment. Yahoo Morale Down, Unexcited About AOL Talks : Read more
  40. G

    Yahoo Considers Buying AOL to Strengthen Position Against Microsoft

    Microsoft and News Corp are in talks this week in regards to the take hostile takeover of Yahoo. Industry experts recently said that Yahoo is running out of options when it comes to Microsoft’s offer. The talks between Microsoft and Yahoo officials have Yahoo Considers Buying AOL to Strengthen...
  41. G

    AOL Brings Open Source Platform To Mobile Phones

    AOL has unveiled its own mobile software package called the AOL Open Mobile Platform, including mobile versions of its online applications. AOL Brings Open Source Platform To Mobile Phones : Read more
  42. G

    Time Warner To Split AOL

    Time Warner’s new CEO Jeff Bewkes laid out his vision for changes at the media conglomerate Wednesday, including dividing AOL’s online access and advertising businesses and possibly spinning off the rest of the company’s cable division. Investors have Time Warner To Split AOL : Read more
  43. G

    AOL Cancels Active Development On Netscape Browser

    America Online (AOL) is planning to stop all active development on the Netscape browser, once the most popular browser on the Internet, beginning February 1, 2008. AOL Cancels Active Development On Netscape Browser : Read more
  44. vicequad

    need help stopping software from trying to connect internet

    Today I was helping a friend with his computer which unfortunately is horribly old- P3, Win ME, dial up, and worst of all AOL. The problem he's having is that at least one, probably several programs and services are frequently trying to connect to the internet. I think McAfee is the culprit, but...
  45. G

    AOL Discontinuing Newsgroups.

    Archived from groups: alt.video.laserdisc (More info?) This seems like a good reason to discontinue AOL.
  46. B

    Anyone ever had this happen?

    I installed a free version of AOL 7.0 onto one of my machines for Dial up access. Ever since I can't play BF1942. It starts to load, screen goes black like normal, then goes back to the desktop and I hear the "idiot ding," a window pops up fo about 1 millisecond and disapears. So needless to...