Remove Pre-loaded AOL?

[Hi Ho Silver]

I have a new Vista based HP Pavilion computer. It came with some HP
provided software files and online service choices that I do not want, one
of which is AOL. I do not use AOL and would like to remove all traces of
AOL from the computer. I was surprised when I searched for AOL references,
found lots of AOL related files, most of which are within a folder in
Program Files/Online Services/AOLUS. There is no mention of anything related
to AOL in 'Uninstall a program' nor any reference in any startup list. I am
assuming I can just delete the folder called AOLUS and AOL will be gone; do
you think that is right, or do I need to do something else? I did google for
advice, but did not find much, although I do find complaints about
difficulty getting rid of AOL. In my case I have never 'activated' or
'launched' anything with AOL on this computer. Thanks.

 

[Mike Hall - MVP]

AOL has not yet been installed on your computer.. if you do not want any of
the online services offered, just delete the entire folder..

I have a new Vista based HP Pavilion computer. It came with some HP
provided software files and online service choices that I do not want, one
of which is AOL. I do not use AOL and would like to remove all traces of
AOL from the computer. I was surprised when I searched for AOL references,
found lots of AOL related files, most of which are within a folder in
Program Files/Online Services/AOLUS. There is no mention of anything
related to AOL in 'Uninstall a program' nor any reference in any startup
list. I am assuming I can just delete the folder called AOLUS and AOL will
be gone; do you think that is right, or do I need to do something else? I
did google for advice, but did not find much, although I do find complaints
about difficulty getting rid of AOL. In my case I have never 'activated' or
'launched' anything with AOL on this computer. Thanks.

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Mike Hall
MS MVP Windows Shell/User
http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/

 

[Hi Ho Silver]

Thanks Mike. I have deleted the AOL folder and it is gone with no problems.

 

[Mike Hall - MVP]

You can sleep soundly tonight..

Thanks Mike. I have deleted the AOL folder and it is gone with no
problems.

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Mike Hall
MS MVP Windows Shell/User
http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/