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Guest
i have aol 9.0 isp, but i use internet explorer, as i dont like aol's screen, but since earlier today i cant seem to open links in pages this is strange as i can do it from aol, anyone know why this is doing this and how to solve it?
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Ashokan Achari [MSFT]
Hi,
QUESTION:
===========
i have aol 9.0 isp, but i use internet explorer, as i dont like aol's
screen, but since earlier today i cant seem to open links in pages this is
strange as i can do it from aol, anyone know why this is doing this and how
to solve it?
SOLUTION:
===========
Please refer the KB article # 165474 "How to Configure Internet Explorer to
Work with AOL as Your ISP" at :
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=165474
I have pasted the KB Article below: ( this also works for current version
of IE and AOL)
SUMMARY
-----------------
This article describes how to configure Internet Explorer to work with
America Online (AOL) as your Internet service provider (ISP).
MORE INFORMATION
----------------------------------
To configure Internet Explorer to work with AOL as your ISP:
1. If Internet Explorer is not already installed, download it from the
following Microsoft Web site and install it:
http://www.microsoft.com/ie/
2. Install the America Online software. AOL is available on CD-ROM and from
the following AOL Web site:
http://www.aol.com/
This software installs an America Online adapter in Network properties so
that you can make a 32-bit Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP) connection to America Online.
For additional information about installing the America Online client
software, contact America Online.
3. This software installs an America Online adapter in Network properties
so that you can make a 32-bit Transmission Control Protocol/Internet
Protocol (TCP/IP) connection to America Online.Click Start, point to
Settings, and then click Control Panel.
This software installs an America Online adapter in Network properties so
that you can make a 32-bit Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP) connection to America Online.Double-click Internet, click the
Connection or Connections tab, and then use one of the following methods,
as appropriate:
With Internet Explorer 5 and 5.5:
a. Click LAN Settings, click Advanced, and then click to clear the Use same
proxy server for all protocols check box.
b. Clear the contents of all boxes under Servers, and then click OK.
With Internet Explorer 4.x and Windows 98:
a. Click Connect to the Internet using a local area network.
b. Click to clear the Access the Internet using a proxy server check box,
and then click OK.
NOTE: With AOL 4.0, you may need to enable the Access the Internet using a
proxy server option; click Advanced, click to clear the Use same proxy
server for all protocols check box, clear the contents of all of the boxes
under Servers, and then click OK. When you are prompted to turn off the
proxy connection, click No.
With AOL 4.0, you may need to enable the With Internet Explorer:
1. Click to clear the Connect through a proxy server check box.
2. Click OK.
5. This software installs an America Online adapter in Network properties
so that you can make a 32-bit Transmission Control Protocol/Internet
Protocol (TCP/IP) connection to America Online.Connect and log on to
America Online by using the America Online software.
6. This software installs an America Online adapter in Network properties
so that you can make a 32-bit Transmission Control Protocol/Internet
Protocol (TCP/IP) connection to America Online.Start Internet Explorer.
NOTE: You cannot configure Internet Explorer to automatically dial AOL when
AOL is your ISP.
Microsoft provides third-party contact information to help you find
technical support. This contact information may change without notice.
Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy of this third-party contact
information.
The third-party products that are discussed in this article are
manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft
makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or
reliability of these products.
Hope this helps ......
Ashok (Ashokan Achari)
The Posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.
QUESTION:
===========
i have aol 9.0 isp, but i use internet explorer, as i dont like aol's
screen, but since earlier today i cant seem to open links in pages this is
strange as i can do it from aol, anyone know why this is doing this and how
to solve it?
SOLUTION:
===========
Please refer the KB article # 165474 "How to Configure Internet Explorer to
Work with AOL as Your ISP" at :
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=165474
I have pasted the KB Article below: ( this also works for current version
of IE and AOL)
SUMMARY
-----------------
This article describes how to configure Internet Explorer to work with
America Online (AOL) as your Internet service provider (ISP).
MORE INFORMATION
----------------------------------
To configure Internet Explorer to work with AOL as your ISP:
1. If Internet Explorer is not already installed, download it from the
following Microsoft Web site and install it:
http://www.microsoft.com/ie/
2. Install the America Online software. AOL is available on CD-ROM and from
the following AOL Web site:
http://www.aol.com/
This software installs an America Online adapter in Network properties so
that you can make a 32-bit Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP) connection to America Online.
For additional information about installing the America Online client
software, contact America Online.
3. This software installs an America Online adapter in Network properties
so that you can make a 32-bit Transmission Control Protocol/Internet
Protocol (TCP/IP) connection to America Online.Click Start, point to
Settings, and then click Control Panel.
This software installs an America Online adapter in Network properties so
that you can make a 32-bit Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP) connection to America Online.Double-click Internet, click the
Connection or Connections tab, and then use one of the following methods,
as appropriate:
With Internet Explorer 5 and 5.5:
a. Click LAN Settings, click Advanced, and then click to clear the Use same
proxy server for all protocols check box.
b. Clear the contents of all boxes under Servers, and then click OK.
With Internet Explorer 4.x and Windows 98:
a. Click Connect to the Internet using a local area network.
b. Click to clear the Access the Internet using a proxy server check box,
and then click OK.
NOTE: With AOL 4.0, you may need to enable the Access the Internet using a
proxy server option; click Advanced, click to clear the Use same proxy
server for all protocols check box, clear the contents of all of the boxes
under Servers, and then click OK. When you are prompted to turn off the
proxy connection, click No.
With AOL 4.0, you may need to enable the With Internet Explorer:
1. Click to clear the Connect through a proxy server check box.
2. Click OK.
5. This software installs an America Online adapter in Network properties
so that you can make a 32-bit Transmission Control Protocol/Internet
Protocol (TCP/IP) connection to America Online.Connect and log on to
America Online by using the America Online software.
6. This software installs an America Online adapter in Network properties
so that you can make a 32-bit Transmission Control Protocol/Internet
Protocol (TCP/IP) connection to America Online.Start Internet Explorer.
NOTE: You cannot configure Internet Explorer to automatically dial AOL when
AOL is your ISP.
Microsoft provides third-party contact information to help you find
technical support. This contact information may change without notice.
Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy of this third-party contact
information.
The third-party products that are discussed in this article are
manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft
makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or
reliability of these products.
Hope this helps ......
Ashok (Ashokan Achari)
The Posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.