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I found that when I installed AOL 9.0s "port magic" it absolutely destroyed my internet speed. It dropped by over 30%. AOL includes a lot of "options" like "connectivity service", spyware protection", etc, etc. I would recommend you avoid them. I think they are well intentioned additions that do not fit todays needs for any one person. They try to be all things to all people and they fill the needs of no one.

I hesitate to tell you to use the add/remove option to take the extras away bacause that may cause problems. If you have XP use system restore to roll back to a point before you installed 9.0. Then reinstall 9.0 and say "no" to the extras.

Norm

Your right Norm. 9.0 has all kinds of crap om it. I too now have a very slow connecton. Thanks for the tips. I'll try that.

Is it possible when upgrading to AOL 9.0 to reject some of the options, mentioned earlier, in an attempt to resolve a few problems? When i have updated in the past i do not recall there being any options and the installation of AOL 9.0 was completely automated. Maybe i missed something please let me know.

TS950SDX,

No, AOL doesn't give you many options on installation so the extra junk will wind up on your system but I uninstalled Port Magic, AOL Coach, AOL Connectivity Services, AOL Spyware Protection, AOL Toolbar and AOL Dialer after I loaded 9.0

If you are running Windows you can also run MSCONFIG, go to the "Start Up" tab and stop a lot of AOL extras from running when you start your computer.

Norm

I downloaded Limewire yesterday-and was connected initially & now I cannot connect. I am running AOL 9.0. Please help. I am not really technically savvy & don't know how to diable the AOL firewall-I wasn't even aware I was running one.

lk204,

It may not be AOL causing your problem. I assume you have tried to connect to Limewire with AOL shut down.

What operating system are you running. Do you have a firewall? When you open the AOL sign on screen does it say "Firewall Detected" and does it say "AOL Spyware Protection Running"?

Norm

hi i was just wondering if you could help me with my limewire connection.I have aol 9.0.Evertime i go to connect to limewire my aol connection dissconects and then limewire comes up error there may be a firewall or you do not have a internet connection.I have checked my firewall and limewire is enabled to have full access to the internet.Could u possibly tell me what is going wrong.Email me on [EDIT] or reply if you can answer my qeury. thankyou

hi i have tried to connect to limewire but evertime time i go to connect my aol 9.0 dissconnects.Could u possibly tell me what is wrong.I have mcafee firewall but limewire is enable and java is to.Email me back on [EDIT]
thank you

Ok here's my problem...

I use AOL 9.0 Optimized SE, it says no firewall detected on the start up screen. I connect to LimeWire, but can't keep a connection? What is goin on, it might stay at TurboCharged for a min, or two before it goes to "connecting" causing a HUGE PITA to me when trying to download files. Anyone know what to do? Feel free to email me at **** , or IM me on that name or AIM at MxRacer476. Hopefully someone can help me out!!!

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I'm still a bit lost...

As I understand, the most reccomended way to get around AoL's useless-ness is to uninstall v9.0 and reinstal v8.0 or re-install v9.0 and make sure you don't agree to the little extras, or something like that? Is there not a way to disable them without unistalling and reinstalling AoL - it seems like a hell of a palava!