AOL Instant Messenger v5.2.3292

This html page and its images may be downloaded as a zip file (855K) here: aim-5-2-3292.zip

Installation is simple:

• First, Download the software from http://aim.aol.com/ to your computer; note the name of the program and where it is being saved to.
• Coldboot your computer.
• Run the installation program.
• Click "Yes" to the License Agreement.
• Click "Next" at the Close all programs window.
• Install to default directory C:\Program Files\AIM95, click "Next"
• You must enter some non-"00000" zip code. Uncheck "Make netscape.com my homepage", click "Next".
• Check "Put Icons to.." desktop and Start Menu, click "Next".
• Click "Next" at the "Ready to Install" window.
• After installation, if you have ZoneAlarm, it will warn that "AIM is asking permission to act as a server." Check the "Remember" box and click NO.
• The AIM Sign On window will appear, exit the program by right-clicking the AIM icon in the System Tray and clicking "Exit".
• At this point, you can Trash the "Rediscover AOL" desktop icon unless you are truly masochistic.
• Rename the "AOL Instant Messenger" icon to "AIM v5.2.3292".
• Click the "Start" button, trash the "Rediscover AOL" entry either by dragging to the Recycle Bin or by rightclicking on it and clicking Delete.
• Coldboot your computer again.
• Go online, fire up AIM and sign on.
• ZoneAlarm will ask "Allow AIM to access the internet?", Check the "Remember" box and click Yes.
• The Buddy List window will appear. Click on "My Aim" > "Edit Options" > "Edit Preferences..."
• Make your settings look like the screen caps below.
• When done, click "Apply" and "OK".

This page last updated: September 4, 2003 03:00 pdt
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