What Is AOL LLC Add-On?
The AOL LLC add-on is an interactive toolbar that serves to make links and other information simple to access on your Internet browser. The toolbar was developed and is distributed by America Online, but you do not have to be a paid subscriber of AOL services to get the toolbar for your Internet browser.
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AOL LLC
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AOL LLC is one of the names used by the America Online corporation. In addition to offering a Web browser, AOL also has an instant messaging program and Internet add-on. The company attaches the AOL LLC name to its Internet add-on, which is a toolbar that appears at the top of a user's Web browser.
Toolbar Features
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The AOL toolbar includes a search engine bar, which will execute Internet searches just like on the AOL homepage. In addition, once you set your current location the toolbar shows you local weather and news information. The "Settings" menu lets you add shortcuts to other Internet sites, which are placed on the toolbar for easy access. The AOL toolbar is free to download and use.
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Compatible Web Browsers
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The AOL toolbar is compatible with both Internet Explorer and Mozilla FireFox. The toolbar may be added to a browser on either a Mac or PC. Mac users can add the toolbar to any computer running OS X. PC users can use the toolbar as long as they are running Windows version XP, Vista or 7. Internet Explorer and FireFox are free for download on both Mac and PC.
Getting AOL Toolbar
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The AOL toolbar add-on is available only from the AOL website. Once you reach the AOL homepage, scroll to the bottom of the screen and choose "AOL Downloads." After clicking on the "AOL Toolbar" link, choose the large orange "Download Free Toolbar" button near the bottom of the screen. Click "Save File" in the pop-up window, and then use the on-screen prompts to add the toolbar to the Web browser you are currently using.
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