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About Steve
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Expertise
Expert knowledge in AOL versions 5.0, 6.0, and currently using 7.0, 9.0, if there is a problem within any area i can usually come up with a fix or know where to get it.

Experience
Have been an AOL member for almost 10 years and have suffered thru some of the problems that come up daily.

Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Science in Business Admin with a minor in Accounting

   

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In Category  Problems using AOL

SubjectDate Asked

New Computer10/7/2008
  Q: I have a new computer and want to download AOL 9.0..but don't have a disc. How can I get a disc so I ...
  A: Marian, Congrats on the new computer.....I do not recommend using the newer versions of AOL. There ...
aol upgrades9/23/2008
  Q: I am running AOL version 9.0 and do not want to upgrade to AOL version 9.1. How do I stop the pop up ...
  A: i have pretty much been getting many many questions like yours....It is not a good program anymore. ...
AOL connection problem4/16/2008
  Q: my father has recently bought a new computer (5 days ago)but for the last 4 months he has been using ...
  A: AOL 9 has been more problems then it is worth...let me ask you, when your dad loaded it, did he set ...
Computer Keeps Rebooting3/24/2008
  Q: I'm not sure if this could be AOL or not, but I have a brand-new computer and it will reboot at ...
  A: From what you have told me i do not believe it is the computer. I would take it bakc to where it was ...
error 65-FONL1/30/2008
  Q: I CANT CONNECT TO AOL BECAUSE OF THIS ERROR. I DONT HAVE AN AOL CD ROM TO LOAD TO FIX IT, HOW CAN I ...
  A: can you at least connect to the internet?????? if you can you can then uninstall AOL, then clear ...
reset aol password at each sign on12/29/2007
  Q: All of a sudden, most times when signing on, I am required to reset the password. I keep doing it. I ...
  A: problem is AOL has been acting up all over lately. You can try this, but no guarentees...First, ...
pulling up a file too large for AOL to open12/8/2007
  Q: ..hope you can help. I access AOL thru my local phone company Verizon so that I can keep my AOL ...
  A: AOL has made sooo many changes to their product, it is almost impossible to figure out what the ...
Re: AOL 8.0 software11/8/2007
  Q: I tried to log on to AOL 8.0 version and said there was a error. Could not go online so I installed ...
  A: AOL 5.0 IS WAY TOO OLD!!!!!! First, delete temp files, clear cache, clear history, then uninstall ...
Welcome Screen11/2/2007
  Q: I have the same problem as Mary. The topics on the Welcome screen have not changed for about a week. ...
  A: what do you mean you have a problem with the service i provide????? Sorry i do not know what a ...
Welcome Screen10/30/2007
  Q: When the Welcome screen appears it has been the same for about a week. It does not refresh for ...
  A: if you have not done the following, try this.....clear cache, clear temp files and clear ...
background voice10/17/2007
  Q: I keep getting a female voice in the background of aol that says "if you want it" I thought it was ...
  A: lol...no sour grapes, if you look at my history it is 98% good to excellent.....my knowledge speaks ...
background voice10/16/2007
  Q: I keep getting a female voice in the background of aol that says "if you want it" I thought it was ...
  A: unfortunately no, i stopped using AOL awhile ago because of many issues..sorry Rick has a problem ...
background voice10/13/2007
  Q: I keep getting a female voice in the background of aol that says "if you want it" I thought it was ...
  A: hmm, seems like someone while you are online associated a sound with AOL that is doing that......It ...
Disconnecting from AOL10/9/2007
  Q: I have made numerous attempts to CLOSE my account with AOL but am finding this so difficult to ...
  A: Give it one more shot. If you are paying for the AOL, just contact your credit card company and tell ...
AIM 6.19/10/2007
  Q: I was just wondering about a problem I'm having with AIM, well I'm trying to download AIM 6.1, but ...
  A: Try this. Clear the cache, clear temp files and history, re-boot. Then try again. Let me know if ...
Help! Our computer's being hijacked by AOL9/9/2007
  Q: We have a Gateway on which we have Windows XP which runs with no problems It overtakes our system, ...
  A: only thing i can suggest. delete the temp files, clear cache, clear history, then uninstall, re-boot ...
Can't connect to AOL8/11/2007
  Q: For eight days now, having lots of problems trying to access AOL. Have had telephone help, live ...
  A: Are you sure you do not have explorer?? It should be on your computer, if not, then try the CD one ...
Can't connect to AOL8/10/2007
  Q: For eight days now, having lots of problems trying to access AOL. Have had telephone help, live ...
  A: First do this. clear cache, clear temp files and history. Then Uninstall AOL. Re boot the computer, ...
connection problem8/3/2007
  Q: Normally when I connect to AOL my cpu shuts all the way down then reboots its self. What can I do ...
  A: sorry to say, it is AOL that is messing up your computer. You need to uninstall it, delete temp ...
Can't log onto AOL8/2/2007
  Q: I've been unable to access AOL mail for the past 2 days. I've tried on both my home and work ...
  A: To just get the e-mail try www.aol.com if you can get in then there is nothing wrong with you ...
Connectivity Issues7/25/2007
  Q: I am currently using AOL 9.0 VR, and my system is running Vista. When I connect to AOL on this ...
  A: Try clearing the cache, clear temp files, then uninstall AOL 9.0 vr, if you want to reinstall use ...
Installing AOL 9 VR7/3/2007
  Q: Trying to download and install 9VR on a new machine (Windows XP Pro, SP 2 update; Office 2003 ...
  A: first clear the cache, then temp files. then you have to uninstall the AOL program, upon completing ...
Error Message6/30/2007
  Q: When I try to use AOL I get the following Error message "Runtime Error R605 pure vitual funtion ...
  A: louis, go to the tools on the top left,click internet options, there you can clear the history. You ...
can't use Internet explorer6/21/2007
  Q: Using Windows XP, AOL 8.?; and Internet Explorer. No site will come up on IE, even with AOL not ...
  A: I would now delete AOL completely (uninstall0, then see if explorer works, if it does then ...
existing user name6/20/2007
  Q: My wife has an existing AOL user name, but I cannot attach her user name to my sign-on list. What ...
  A: From what you are telling me, clarify if the user name she has is from a different account. If that ...
AOL on second computer6/18/2007
  Q: I'm using AOL 9 with 1 Meg broadband and would like to use my other computer on the Internet, from ...
  A: if the second computer is on the same connection, just install AOL, as a current user. Then it will ...
Can sign on only as a guest4/22/2007
  Q: Reformatted and restored computer after trojan virus. Got a new voyager 190 modem from aol and the ...
  A: delete ALL previous versions of AOL. Re-install, and follow where it says you are a current ...
can't open file with aol4/19/2007
  Q: I am unable to open a lot of files using AOL. Each time I get the "file is too large to open using ...
  A: do you use any other service other then AOL??? If you have a Yahoo e-mail address, try forwarding to ...
aol/aim password problem4/17/2007
  Q: my problem is that having cleaned up my pc by reinstalling the OS. I had saved all user names, ...
  A: sorry you are having problems. You can try totally uninstalling the AOL software.Then re-install and ...
email10/17/2005
  Q: How do I change my email address on aol?
  A: you cannot change it if it is your main screen name...you may create a new one (you can create up to ...
password securtiy9/9/2005
  Q: i installed instant messenger to my work computer and accidentally requested for the comp to save my ...
  A: when you sign on, look just under your screen name, it has two boxes you have to check, one to save ...
Instant Messenger info3/3/2005
  Q: I have a daughter that uses AOL Instant Messenger and I have no idea who she talks to. AOL came with ...
  A: You got a problem..sort of! You can uninstall the messenger and rid of it that way, or you can tell ...
problem contacting aol member1/10/2005
  Q: a friend gave me his aol address but when i try to send the person email through my yahoo account, I ...
  A: The only thing i can think of is your friend gave you an incorrect address or you transposed a ...
websites10/18/2004
  Q: i just ordered a pair of sneakers off of a website (cankicks.com) and now am tryin to visit the site ...
  A: .. The site seems to not exist, or is it the wrong site???? How did you pay???? If you used a credit ...
AOL Error message8/23/2004
  Q: The problem is with my mums computer. she is new to the world of computers in fact this is her first ...
  A: for an old computer like this, AOL 7.0 is too powerful...you need an older version. 5.0 or 6.0 will ...
aol saving address book12/19/2003
  Q: I am reformating a computer with aol 8... how do I save the address book and the favorites...? Is ...
  A: you can try saving the file......but it will probably NOT work, another option, print your address ...
AOL account de-activation2/19/2003
  Q: Currently I am helping out a freind with her computer issues and there is one I feel helpless in I ...
  A: First off, callt the credit card company and dispute the charges, the CC company will take the ...

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