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How to Download the Old AIM

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AIM is one of the oldest instant messaging programs.

AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) has changed a great deal in the more than ten years since it first appeared on the market. With each new version of the software, new features like audio and video conferencing, support for more icons and emoticons and games have been added. However, extra features tend to slow software down, and you might prefer the speed of an older version of AIM. While AOL no longer makes old versions of AIM available for download, software repositories host outdated versions of AIM for you to download and install.

Instructions

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      Launch a Web browser and navigate to the OldVersion, OldApps or VersionDownload AOL Instant Messenger webpage (see Resources). Both websites maintain libraries of most versions of AOL Instant Messenger.

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      Click a version number indicating the version of AOL Instant Messenger that you would like to download. The installation process does not differ greatly across software versions. Bear in mind that the oldest versions of the program may not run on more modern operating systems. When you are prompted to select a download location for the file, select your desktop.

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      Double-click the file "aim30" on the desktop, or the appropriate file for the AOL Instant Messenger version that you selected.

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      Examine the license agreement for AOL Instant Messenger, then click "Yes" to continue installing the software if you agree to the terms.

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      Click "Next" until you are prompted to select your Internet connection type. Select the first option if you connect to the Internet using a dial-up modem; select the second option if you have a broadband connection. Click "Next."

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      Click "Next" to complete the installation process, then click "OK" when AOL Instant Messenger is finished installing. The program launches automatically. Click the "Use AOL Screen Name" button if you already have an AOL Instant Messenger account.

    • 7

      Enter your screen name and password, then click the "Sign On" button to log in to AOL Instant Messenger.

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