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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.

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Have been an AOL member for almost 10 years and have suffered thru some of the problems that come up daily.<BR><BR><B>Education/Credentials</B><BR>Bachelor of Science in Business Admin with a minor in Accounting<BR>
   

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AOL connection problem4/16/2008Steve
  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 Rebooting3/24/2008Steve
  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-FONL1/30/2008Steve
  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 on12/29/2007Steve
  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 open12/8/2007Steve
  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 software11/8/2007Steve
  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 Screen11/2/2007Steve
  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 Screen10/30/2007Steve
  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 voice10/17/2007Steve
  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 voice10/16/2007Steve
  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 voice10/13/2007Steve
  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 AOL10/9/2007Steve
  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 6.19/10/2007Steve
  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 AOL9/9/2007Steve
  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 AOL8/11/2007Steve
  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 AOL8/10/2007Steve
  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 problem8/3/2007Steve
  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 AOL8/2/2007Steve
  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 Issues7/25/2007Steve
  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 VR7/3/2007Steve
  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 Message6/30/2007Steve
  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 explorer6/21/2007Steve
  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 name6/20/2007Steve
  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 computer6/18/2007Steve
  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 ...
AOL 9 Startup speed5/4/2007Solomon David
  Q: I am helping a person with AOL 9. They have a newer laptop, plenty of memory(768), windows xp and ...
  A: try running spyware AOL must be offline for the Offline Help to appear. If the member is online ...
Can sign on only as a guest4/22/2007Steve
  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 aol4/19/2007Steve
  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 sign in prolems PLEASE HELP URGENT!!4/19/2007Solomon David
  Q: My dads been using aol for the last 12-18 months with no problems then he tol me ha wanted more ...
  A: I am not so sure, did you try configuring Windows Firewall and any other firewall on your computer ...
aol/aim password problem4/17/2007Steve
  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 ...
Aim account problem4/16/2007Solomon David
  Q: I have had an AIM account for IM & e mail for a while now, it's now pretty much the only account I ...
  A: You can call Customer Support and ask them to unblock that account and also ask why did they account ...
javascript4/13/2007Solomon David
  Q: I have been trying to get on a property website for days only to get Javascript is required to ...
  A: Click on Start -> Control Panel -> Internet Options -> Advanced Tab -> Reset OR Internet Options -> ...
This is a 2 for 1 question concerning automatic updates and the fixit feature.10/3/2006Scottgem
  Q: Each time aol runs a checkup on my computer it tells me that the automaic updates aren't set and ...
  A: Not sure if its referring to Windows Updates or what. You can go to www.windowsupdate.com to set how ...
AOL Favorites9/29/2006Scottgem
  Q: I just got a DSL line with Verizon and my AOL favorites are not accessible. Can I get them? I ...
  A: Did you install a new version of AOL? Favorites may be stored online, in whihc case they should be ...
Forgot AOL screen name...9/26/2006Scottgem
  Q: Hey peoples! I'm having some computer troubles at the moment. I downloaded some AOL 30-day trial ...
  A: Ok, first, you apparently didn't read the fine print. AOL like almost all such services work on ...
telephone numbers9/25/2006Scottgem
  Q: I have a laptop dell Inspiron E1505 we are going to be traveling down south, then out west, I want ...
  A: Go to keyword Access on AOL. You can get a list of numbers for each area code. I would copy the list ...
AOL Delivery problems9/10/2006Scottgem
  Q: ..I have my own website, and don't use AOL. I sell online through our site and through eBay, etc. ...
  A: Its possible the service you are using for SMTP is being blocked by AOL as a spammer. You can try ...
is it possible to save my email folders onto a disk9/8/2006Scottgem
  Q: I have a very organized account all my emails go into specific folders in aol, like most people. My ...
  A: If you are saving your mail locally to your Filing Cabinet, then yes you can. Just open the Filing ...
kw rate limits8/31/2006Scottgem
  Q: Is there a problem with my aol, I thought I had unlimited e-mail service but I ge KW rate limits and ...
  A: If you went to keyword Rate Limits and read the info there you would know that your e-mail ...
kw; rate limits8/30/2006Scottgem
  Q: I have seen a few people are having the same trouble as me!!! and no good answer for the problem,One ...
  A: AOL has had a checkered history of having accounts compromised. Generally this happens when someone ...
sending emails8/24/2006Scottgem
  Q: i've only sent 14 emails in the last month yet aol says that i'm over my rate limit and will not ...
  A: Rate Limits are imposed when AOL detects that your account has violated their rules. If you don't ...

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