Re: Darned AOL

From: denmarks (denmarks_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 12/21/04 

Date: Tue, 21 Dec 2004 07:17:03 -0800

If the ISP is AOL and you run any program that wants to access the internet
wouldn't AOL have to start? Isn't AIM starting controlled by AOL options.

"Lee" wrote:

> Okay,
>
> Firstly, I'd seriously consider changing your ISP provider. Dependant on
> where you're living, you're likely to have a group of poor ISPs (Internet
> Service Providers), the mediocre ISPs and you're reputable ones. Where I am,
> it's BT and Telewest battling it out for the top slot.
>
> AOL across the world have this reputation for having uninstallable,
> 'trojanic', software that will not leave your computer, and thus acts like
> that horrible sticky stuff you get left behind after pulling off a shoe
> label. It will not go away no matter what solvent/cleaning product you use.
> AOL software is exactly the same.
>
> Now then.....to your question.
>
> There is a similar issue with Windows Messenger, and there'll be an option
> in BOTH programs you have to get rid of. I've just had a chat with a mate,
> and this is what he did to get rid of it, as he had the same problem.
>
> Use MSCONFIG by going to START, RUN, type in 'msconfig' with inverted
> commas, go to the start up tab, find AIm in the list, and make sure the box
> next to it is unchecked.
>
> Next, make sure AIM doesn't have any setting that ask it to start up when
> Windows does.
>
> Next, apparently you have to disable AIM as your default messenger.
>
> Check in the OPTIONS of OE that you definetly have all settings to ask AIM
> not to start when it does.
>
> Now, repeat these steps for all users/logins on the computer. He got this
> from a website, and he said it worked but he doesn't have the URL to hand,
> however, with it being AOL it doesn't surprise me you have to go to these
> lengths just to ask it to do one little thing.
>
> Hope this helps, and that you solve the problem, aaaaaand......move away
> from AOL.
>
> Now then, what you might want to consider doing here is downloading a
> program called TRILLIAN. It's a messenger program that combines the most
> popular messengers in the world - MSN Messenger/Windows Messenger, Yahoo
> Messenger, AIM, and ICQ. And allows you to have one contact list for the lot.
> You connect to the servers to chat but don't have to use the programs to do
> it.
>
>
>
> "Miss Perspicacia Tick" wrote:
>
> > LMO wrote:
> > > Whenever I start OE, AIM starts, too. I have unchecked the Start AOL
> > > box in Options, but it still starts with OE.
> > > How can I prevent this?
> > > Thank you.
> >
> >
> > To quote a regular (joust-in-jest I believe): -
> >
> >
> > "If it hurts every time you poke yourself in the eye with a sharp stick
> > (AOL), the obvious solution is to quit poking yourself in the eye with a
> > sharp stick (AOL).
> >
> > If you absolutely MUST poke yourself in the eye with a sharp stick (AOL),
> > then feel free to seek assistance from the maker of the sharp stick
> > (AOL)."Alternatively, you may want to try the following: - 1) Take the
> > AOHELL CD2) If you are old enough to drive, and have a licence, place it
> > in themiddle of the drive and back over it several times.3) If you are
> > not old enough to drive - or don't have a licence - placesaid CD in the
> > microwave and cook on full power for a couple of minutes - itreally is
> > fascinating, and most satisfying, to watch.4) Place resulting mess in the
> > rubbish5) Pick up the phone, call AOHELL 'Customer Service' and tell them
> > youwish to cancel your account. Don't, however tempting it might be, let
> > them persuade you to stay with offers of 'free' months. 6) Ask people for
> > recommendations for a proper ISP.7) Call new ISP of choice and sign
> > up.There! Problem solved.Unfortunately, removing AOHELL's trojanic software
> > will, most likely,require a complete format and reinstall.
> > --
> > Facon - the artificial bacon bits you get in Pizza Hut for sprinkling
> > on salads.
> >
> >
> >
> >