How to Fix an Internet Connection After Deleting AOL

Uninstalled software often leaves configuration changes behind that must be fixed manually.

The AOL, or America Online, software features a broad range of enhancements and feature additions that run on top of a Web browser, such as Internet Explorer. If the AOL software is removed, many of the configuration changes applied by the AOL software may remain, preventing users from accessing the Internet. Change proxy settings and reset Internet Explorer back to default setting to regain Internet access.

Instructions

1. Close all Internet Explorer windows. Open Internet Explorer and click the "Tools" menu and then click "Internet Options." Click the "Advanced" tab. Click the "Reset" button. Click the "Delete Personal Settings" check box to select it.

2. Click the "Reset" button. Click "Close" and then click the "OK" button after the reset is complete. Close Internet Explorer.

3. Open Internet Explorer and click "Tools," "Internet Options" and the "Connections" tab.

4. Click "LAN Settings" and click to clear the "Use a Proxy Server for Your LAN" box. Click to clear the "Automatically Detect Settings" box. Click to clear the "Use Automatic Configuration Script" check box. Click the "OK" button.

5. Click the "OK" button and then close Internet Explorer. Reopen Internet Explorer and test to confirm that you can now access the Internet.

References

• Windows: Reset Internet Explorer 8 Settings
• Windows: Change Proxy Settings in Internet Explorer