AOL upgrade causing connection problems?

[Norm]

Spring

I found that when I installed AOL 9.0s "port magic" it absolutely destroyed my internet speed. It dropped by over 30%. AOL includes a lot of "options" like "connectivity service", spyware protection", etc, etc. I would recommend you avoid them. I think they are well intentioned additions that do not fit todays needs for any one person. They try to be all things to all people and they fill the needs of no one.

I hesitate to tell you to use the add/remove option to take the extras away bacause that may cause problems. If you have XP use system restore to roll back to a point before you installed 9.0. Then reinstall 9.0 and say "no" to the extras.

Norm

Your right Norm. 9.0 has all kinds of crap om it. I too now have a very slow connecton. Thanks for the tips. I'll try that.

[TS950SDX]

Is it possible when upgrading to AOL 9.0 to reject some of the options, mentioned earlier, in an attempt to resolve a few problems? When i have updated in the past i do not recall there being any options and the installation of AOL 9.0 was completely automated. Maybe i missed something please let me know.

[Norm]

TS950SDX,

No, AOL doesn't give you many options on installation so the extra junk will wind up on your system but I uninstalled Port Magic, AOL Coach, AOL Connectivity Services, AOL Spyware Protection, AOL Toolbar and AOL Dialer after I loaded 9.0

If you are running Windows you can also run MSCONFIG, go to the "Start Up" tab and stop a lot of AOL extras from running when you start your computer.

Norm

[lk204]

I downloaded Limewire yesterday-and was connected initially & now I cannot connect. I am running AOL 9.0. Please help. I am not really technically savvy & don't know how to diable the AOL firewall-I wasn't even aware I was running one.

[chelseagirl]

Hi all i been with AOL 4 years with no probs , even had aol 9 for ages and i been downloading all my lost,dh, smallville,prison break, and loads more, no hassel i was watchin a season a night of these episodes. UNTILL. I WENT FROM AOL GOLD TO PLATNUIM WITH A SPEEDTOUCH ROUTER. then i started gettin the same as most peeps on here .

aol conects says its strong. then the speed drops to 0kbs and im all of a sudden conecting again as soon as the d/load gets going same thing happens over and over again.

then L/wire started opening by it self EVEN WITH ALL OPS TURNED OFF
THEN I NOTICED THAT INSTEAD OF SHARING THE 359 FILES I SHARE IM NOW SHARING 77789 MY WHOLE FOLDER WITH COMPLETE AT THE END.
i removed it and next time i signed on im L/wire starts up and again is sharing my all even my firewall was showing as not their.
After lookin on here i found out i had a virus i cleaned it up that prob solved.
then i found i was back to the disconecting thing so im herei agree Aol 9. has somthing to do with this but not the version i installed over a year ago i was gettin on fine with that .
when i installed my router the last thing it wanted me to do was upgrade to aol 9 as i already had it i didnt need to do this BUT hey we are talking about Aol and their was no (no thank you i dont want this) so i just went along and clicked it to install,
now im reading these forums again to find answers and help to solve my prob and i think i got them thanks NORM i went in uninstalled aol spyware, i got my own anyhow . mcAfee firewall, i got my own of that too. tryed to remove conective services and it said i was using it do i need this??iv left it 4 now i cant see a port magic whats this please?.where do i find it , l/wire seems fine no although not as fast as it was anyone no how to stop them blooming anoying imcatchers from poping up i dont no any of um dont even no how they can see im on line i am gettin peed with aol uslessness when i ring them for help all they do is run me thou a load of crapchange my setting from how i like um then decided its a prob with my local exchange and it will take two days to fix. i been on platnuim for 2 weeks and iv ad nothing but hassle even got a virus. i prefer using the bt vouger only thing is my son has a lap top and wants to use the conection too. we only just got that workin wirless tonight, thanx to all you who give advice here and i just thought id tell my story case it helps anyone else.

[Norm]

lk204,

It may not be AOL causing your problem. I assume you have tried to connect to Limewire with AOL shut down.

What operating system are you running. Do you have a firewall? When you open the AOL sign on screen does it say "Firewall Detected" and does it say "AOL Spyware Protection Running"?

Norm

[gaz1985]

hi i was just wondering if you could help me with my limewire connection.I have aol 9.0.Evertime i go to connect to limewire my aol connection dissconects and then limewire comes up error there may be a firewall or you do not have a internet connection.I have checked my firewall and limewire is enabled to have full access to the internet.Could u possibly tell me what is going wrong.Email me on [EDIT] or reply if you can answer my qeury. thankyou

[gaz1985]

hi i have tried to connect to limewire but evertime time i go to connect my aol 9.0 dissconnects.Could u possibly tell me what is wrong.I have mcafee firewall but limewire is enable and java is to.Email me back on [EDIT]
thank you

[MxRacer476]

Ok here's my problem...

I use AOL 9.0 Optimized SE, it says no firewall detected on the start up screen. I connect to LimeWire, but can't keep a connection? What is goin on, it might stay at TurboCharged for a min, or two before it goes to "connecting" causing a HUGE PITA to me when trying to download files. Anyone know what to do? Feel free to email me at **** , or IM me on that name or AIM at MxRacer476. Hopefully someone can help me out!!!

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