Computer help forum: AOL 9.0VR Vista Ready

Apologies....my OP was misleading...when I wrote "I have not been able to get into AOL", I meant their phone technical support. To further clarify my hastily written OP: I can sign on to AOL, but cannot sign off until the update to AOL 9.0VR screen goes away on its own or I do an end task.

Miki

Thanks for replying to my post. My OS is XP SP2 and I have Verizon DSL. I use AOL for E-mail.

There was no way or option to eliminate the nag screen when it appeared. The only way to close AOL was to wait for the nag screen to disappear in 20 seconds or so or to do an end task. The nag screen finally got tired of 'nagging' and disappeared after a week.

I feel as you do about not using AOL 9.0VR if I don't have to do so. Since I was informed they are retiring my 9.0 Optimum version, it may be necessary to do so at some point.

Miki

Hi BunneyK -- When a friend tried to use the AOL 9.0 Optimized CD to install on his second computer, it was disallowed.

Miki

I am not sure where to pick up the 9.0VR CDs.....if there is a CD available, you might be able to request it from AOL......however,
you can download it at:

http://discover.aol.com/downloads/

Miki

I received my replies from AOL... about whether AOL 9 optimized is ok to load with Windows XP in future... even if the AOL 9 Optimized is 'retired'...and where to pick up the NEWEST AOL 9VR Vista Ready cd disks:
I understand you want to know if you can still install the software using the AOL 9.0 Optimized CD.



Thank you for making us aware of your concern. I want to assure you that I am here to help and give the information that you need.



You will still be able to install the software using the AOL 9.0 Optimized CD. However, you may still receive the AOL 9.0 VR update pop-up.



The update pop-up is designed for you to automatically download the latest AOL software available, AOL 9.0 VR, which has improved features and performance, but still has the familiar AOL interface and experience. The way you read and send mail, IM friends, and access the Internet is still the same.

While you are online, AOL will deliver this update in the background. Your connectivity and experience will not be affected. The delivery may take some time depending on your Internet connection speed and usage. AOL will notify you once the software has been downloaded to your computer and is ready for installation.

After your computer downloads a series of updates, follow the additional prompts for you to download and install the new AOL 9.0 VR software.
I understand you would like us to send you a copy of the AOL CD.



I apologize but AOL has stopped shipping software CDs.



However, you can still obtain an AOL CD from the following partner retailers: Best

Buy, CompUSA, and Wal-Mart. Please call ahead and ask if they have an AOL CD available.

Currently our most recent version of the software is AOL 9.0 Vista Ready (VR). This version will work on any system with the following basic system requirements:

-Windows Vista, XP, 2K, Me or 98SE
-Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
-166 MHz Pentium-class processor or higher, 32MB RAM (64MB recommended)
-28.8 Kbps or faster modem or other means of Internet connection



Here are the specific locations for the AOL 9.0VR CDs in retail store displays:



Best Buy
- Customer Service Area, Entrances and Exits, floor displays, countertop displays, Best Buy card center in the front of the store, Geek Squad Window, Checkout lanes

CompUSA
- Entrances and Exits, Computer Area, Checkout Lanes

WalMart
- Checkout Lanes, Electronic Department, Stationary Dept, Grocery Area

Note: We suggest you call ahead to make sure that the store has the CD ROM available. If you are not able to locate the CD anywhere in the store, please contact the store personnel for further assistance.



Furthermore, if you currently have an existing Internet connection, you can take advantage of downloading the latest AOL software online through one of the following



AOL Keywords: AOL 9.0VR, AOL Software or Upgrade.

On the Internet, you may visit one of the following sites:
- http://daol.aol.com/software/90vr
- http://discover.aol.com/downloads/
- http://daol.aol.com/software/upgrade

I am on AOL 9.0 SE and I wanted to get a CD to reinstall it on our computer. I spent two hours driving around town yesterday to find the CD and the only places that had any version of AOL at all were Walmart and Circuit City, but the only version they had was AOL OpenRide. I didn't check Best Buy though because I have had bad experiences with them in the past so I only go there if I know exactly what I want and nobody else has it.
The last time I downloaded from the internet was with AOL 7.0 and I discovered that it works much better if you install from a CD. I had friends who downloaded 8.0 or 9.0 and had some problems until they got a CD and reinstall that way. I think I'll probably just search online and try to find the CD that way. I don't mind having to pay shipping and handling in order to be able to install from the CD rather than download from the internet.

If you are getting the nag screen twice a day to remind you to install AOL 9.0 VR, I believe the version software is already on your computer. Do a Search for the word "toaster" on your C:\ and you will see all the files -- one file in the cache folder 4127.1.4 is 59.6 MB.

C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\AOL\User Profiles\All Users

There are also four sets of files in:
C:\Program Files\Common Files\AOL\xxxxxxxxxxxx

Miki

Check this site. It appears you can get just about any AOL version CD disk you want including AOL 9.0 VR for Windows Vista or sometimes called Vista Ready. Hope this helps someone that's looking.

http://www.aolcollecting.com

This is Pebbles_B. I am not macgams, as the byline indicates, ditto the post directly above.

I just registered and validated, and the top of my screen says "Welcome, Pebbles_B". Why are the posts being misattributed? Please help!

I'm sure macgams isn't happy about this, either.

This is the other macgams. I'll wait for a reply when the problem has been corrected.

Thanks,

Rob.