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I've tried and tried but I can't delete AOL off of my system. I've called them and I've emailed their admin and their CS Reps. but nothing works. I'm trying to clear my system out and save what I need because I'm converting to Linux(long live Redhat). Does anyone have any suggestions?
Ok, I used to work for AOL (shoot me). I can't remember exactly what they are but there are registry keys you have to remove. Call tech support again and ask them what they are. Sorry I couldn't be more helpfull.
-gunder
p.s. make sure you remove all of their dial up networking connections.
I know this is a little off the subject (but its def not worth starting a thread)
Anyone remember AOHELL (the 1st AOL add-on / prog)
Ahhhh- the memories ;-)
lol... those wonderful AOL IM-b0mbers... room b0mbers and everything... those were pretty sweet back in the day. :D
Jen....AOL is a BITCH to get rid of.....you're going to RedHat anyway so just wipe the box IMHO and be done with it.Quote:
Originally posted here by gunder
Ok, I used to work for AOL (shoot me). I can't remember exactly what they are but there are registry keys you have to remove. Call tech support again and ask them what they are. Sorry I couldn't be more helpfull.
-gunder
p.s. make sure you remove all of their dial up networking connections.
I agree with Ratman.Save any important text/pictures and stuff that you may not be able to replace on a CD/floppy,and get rid of the rest.Linux comes with a ton of little toys,a bunch of different text editors,media player,and all that good junk,so you don't need to worry about that stuff.And most any other kind of software you'll be able to find on an open source download page somewhere.That's one of the great things about Linux.
So far, I've done all of that. I dunno what else to do!!!
Search your registry for America Online,AOL, remove these keys. Also remove the windows component for internet services from add/remove programs/windows setup, also remove the aol net adapters from the network control panel, should do the trick. You should really just reformat the whole drive and then install linux.... my 2 cents.
*crawls back into the shadows...
*screaming* i think i'm gonna launch my pc out the window. NOTHING WILL WORK!! I can't even defrag!
>>*screaming* I think I'm gonna launch my PC out the window. NOTHING WILL WORK! I can't even defrag!<<
Do you have a copy of Norton system works handy? I had a computer that wouldn't do anything at all and Norton system works fixed it.
You could try searching the registry for "Aol" and if you find something kill the bad boy...
I suggest that you dont touch the registry editor unless you truly know what you're doing. It may leave your dekstop in a much worse condition if you accidentally delete a crucial registry key.
I use Regcleaner to clear my desktop of unwanted programs left over. It has an uninstall feature too, so it may be able to get rid of AOL through that.
It's easier to find the word AOL on it, than having to scroll through each and every Registry key name.
Regcleaner here
what M/S Vin said is true but you are gona wipe the system out any ways? So why not give this a shot. Just a thought
What kind of format did you do?The best is to either do a unconditional format:for example...format c:/u and maybe /s if you want to transferr your command com to make it rebootable.Otherwise do a low-level format to wipe the mirror image file as well.Repartition it and go from there.
hope it helps
vanman:)
thanx everyone. i think i'm just going to wipe the system and start over.