About this tag
The aol tag on WindowsForum.com covers user discussions about AOL email, AOL Desktop software, and AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) in the context of Windows operating systems. Common issues include trouble logging into AOL Desktop, copying AOL email folders to a desktop, and file upload problems causing browser freezes in AOL and Yahoo mail. Users also report integration challenges with Outlook 2016 over VPN, and connectivity problems where AOL Desktop works but other browsers fail. AIM log saving freezes and Windows update failures on older systems like Vista are also discussed. These threads reflect real-world troubleshooting for AOL services on Windows.
  1. N

    How to Copy AOL Email Folders to Your Desktop for Easy Management

    Can i copy aol email folders to my desktop , i know how to copy and paste information to my desktop by opening an individual email . Can i copy the entire email folder , to my desktop so i can view whats what and delete if nescessary . Thank you .
  2. V

    Windows 10 File upload application freezes all browser programs in all email accounts. windows 10 latest update

    File upload application causes browser to freeze. Can't insert or attach files to emails and can't upload files from email or internet. This is happening in both Edge and Firefox with both AOL and Yahoo mails. I've tried disabling read only and clearing cookies and cache to no avail. This...
    • Vetbird
    • Thread
    • aol application issues browser freeze cache cookies email attachments firefox internet issues latest version microsoft edge read only tech support upload upload issues user experience windows 10 yahoo mail
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  3. L

    Issues Integrating Gmail, Yahoo, and AOL with Outlook 2016 on a VPN Network

    The only way I make it work in Outlook, is the Microsoft email account. I love to use Gmail, Yahoo, and Aol mail with Outlook. This appears to be because I am running a VPN network. Is there any way around this. Cause I sure can not find one? When ever I login to a site, my credentials...
    • lorenkjr1
    • Thread
    • aol credentials email gmail issues microsoft outlook password vpn yahoo
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Software
  4. L

    Windows 10 Trouble Logging into AOL Desktop: Seeking Login Troubleshooting Tips

    I guess I getting old and decided to change to AOL desktop. However, when I try to log in, it is not excepted. Any ideas of what I might look for? Thanks.
  5. M

    Windows Vista Sudden failed Windows Updates (4/12/16) in Vista Home Premium

    Hi, specs: HP/Compac SR5233 PC, Windows Vista Home Premium, 32-bit, use 3 browsers: AOL software, I.E.9, Chrome (version might be: 49.0.2623.112 m) (Need any other info?) Suddenly, the updates are failing. The batch is from 4/12/16. There are about 14 updates. Never had problem...
  6. C

    Windows 7 Very unusual AIM problems

    I've got a very unusual problem, that's only recently started happening. When using AIM (AOL Instant Manager) and saving the logs of my IM conversations, eventually it freezes up. No error message, it simply hangs, goes transparrent-gray, and if I click it I get the Windows message "The program...
    • ChazzK
    • Thread
    • aim aol disk space error message explorer file management freezing im conversations logs performance issues program hanging reboot service pack software issues system crash troubleshooting user experience windows 7 windows error
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Windows Software
  7. albert Williams

    Windows 7 Limited internet connectivity

    I have a computer running windows 7 that is having internet connectivity problems. AOL desktop is loading and connecting to the internet fine. Internet explorer will load the home page most of the time (Google) then not connect to any other site. Fire Fox (recently installed) will also connect...
    • albert Williams
    • Thread
    • aol avg browser issues connectivity cookies email access firefox firewall home premium hughesnet internet internet explorer limited connectivity network issues registry security settings troubleshooting virus protection virus scan windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  8. T

    Windows XP Windows XP - Doesn't Respond After Rebooting.

    A friend of mine is having problems with her Windows XP, she has a Dell machine. Here is what she sent me, any clue what it can be?
  9. Greenemachine

    Windows 7 Internet application issues - fresh built PC

    I just last month built a new Shuttle PC for a relative (specs below). The problem I am having is that whenever you Try to open a Internet application such as Firefox, IE, or AOL it takes a good 90-120 or so seconds to open the application. Once it opens the actual internet is fast as usual...
    • Greenemachine
    • Thread
    • aol application drivers ethernet firefox hardware internet internet explorer latency network pc build performance relative sandy bridge shuttle slow startup software specs troubleshooting windows 7
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 How do I get Outlook to sync my AOL spam folder?

    Hello all! My Outlook (2010) is configured for use with my AOL account. However, it doesn't sync all the folders. Specifically it won't sync my Spam folder. Outlook has a "Junk E-Mail" folder that occasionally picks up some spam emails, but not the ones that end up in AOL's spam folder...
    • WarFreak131
    • Thread
    • aol configuration email folder sync junk mail outlook spam folder sync technical issues
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Software
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    Windows 7 please help!!! windows 7, everything blank, can't see anything!

    so last night my computer was in the middle of a download which i now is the cause of the issues i'm having, but i've completely gotten rid of it and done several scans and made sure there was no inflicting damage or viruses on my pc! so after all of that, my toshiba did a start up repair and...
    • breanam
    • Thread
    • aol blank screen chrome internet explorer program issues recovery disc startup repair system restore tech help toshiba user support virus scan windows 7
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  12. Mike

    September Forum Updates: New Posting Features and vBulletin Upgrade Insights

    We have moved ahead with our agenda in several areas for September. Members can enjoy changes in the following areas: Post Messages Using Windows Live ID, Facebook, Yahoo!, and AOL As we proposed today, members can use the Facebook Graph API (and therefore the OpenGraph API) to post messages...
    • Mike
    • Thread
    • aol community engagement content publisher driver issues facebook freeware functionality graph api mobile users outreach search engine security software upgrade update usability vbulletin windows 7 windows 8 windows live id yahoo
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Forum Announcements
  13. J

    Windows 7 Problem installing downloaded programs

    Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium I recently got this Samsung R440 laptop and I've been having trouble installing downloaded programs, (ex. AOL IM, iTunes). Itunes won't even appear when I run the installer. AOL will say "NSIS Error: Error Launching Installer". I've tried...
    • Jason Chong
    • Thread
    • admin rights aol command line error exe files installation itunes launcher msi files nsis permissions programs r440 registry registry cleaner samsung software issues troubleshooting windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Software
  14. C

    Windows 7 download progress box gone

    i just downloaded aol 9.6-so maybe that did something but i used to see a box showing the progress of my downloads-now-nothing. the download happens but i no longer see that box-the paper flying out from the earth-you know the one. what gives? lee [email protected]
    • chessman
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    • 9.6 aol box download interface issues notifications progress users windows
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Windows Tutorials
  15. C

    Windows 7 Hidden icons not working.

    I just did an up-date on my AOL (I know, I know). After the up-date, the hidden icon, for AOL, in the taskbar, is there but does not work. All the other icons work. Any ideas? Thanks, Crazy
  16. Mom

    Windows Vista Keep getting disconnected from internet

    Have a new computer (emachine et1331G-03W..nothing to run NASA with, but sufficient for what we do). Have had it about a month. It came with Windows 7. Have a Motorola modem through ATT internet. We keep getting disconnected. Seems to have just happened the last three days, so I don't know...
    • Mom
    • Thread
    • aol avg computer connection disconnect firefox help internet isp issues malware modem motorola network software speed spybot tech support troubleshooting windows 7
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  17. J

    Windows 7 Chat Programs Staying on taskbar

    I did a search and read through a few posts of peoples problems with the taskbar, but none of them really helped with what I am having trouble with. The programs that I am seeing this happen with is Windows Live Messenger and AIM (AOL Instant Messenger). On my XP machine, and on Vista, when...
    • jjs316
    • Thread
    • aol application behavior chat applications clean look community help desktop customization icon management messenger pinned programs software behavior taskbar troubleshooting user interface windows 7 windows issues windows live windows vista
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  18. irishlady

    Windows 7 Trouble with AOL Internet on Windows 7 Laptop – Need Simple Help

    I have just got a laptop with windows 7 and i am having a lot of trouble with my internet every time i try to open a programe a little window about 1 inc square with just ok on it keeps coming up Plus aol keeps saying i have a problem and just goes off Any Help but please not to technical i...
    • irishlady
    • Thread
    • aol connectivity error message internet laptop support troubleshooting user experience windows 7
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Networking
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    Windows Vista Trouble Connecting to Internet on Windows 7 with Netgear DG834G Router

    Hi all, I have windows 7 evaluation copy build 7100 and using a Netgear dg834g v2 connected by cable to the computer I have never been able to get on the net on IE or AOL but the network information shows me connected to the internet. I cannot get to my router via IE by putting in the id...
    • Pete W
    • Thread
    • aol connection evaluation internet netgear network router troubleshooting windows 7
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Windows Networking
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    Windows 7 AIM icon not on taskbar

    I upgraded from Vista to Windows7. I have AOL Instant Messenger set to start up when Windows starts. When I closed AIM under Vista, the AOL icon appeared on the taskbar. Now, under Windows7, when I close the AIM buddy list and AIM is still running in the background, there is no AIM icon on the...
    • ibclc2
    • Thread
    • aim aol background buddy list icons messenger startup taskbar upgrade windows 7
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Software