How to Install AOL

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AOL is a popular web provider and hosts a variety of online consumer services. The AOL desktop application gives you the convenience of having your AOL Mail, AIM chat, and news updates all in one place. In addition, the application is free and very user friendly. You can install this host of utilities on a Windows or Mac OS computer.

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Installing On Windows

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    You will be brought to the AOL desktop download page.
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    ”  Click the blue “Download now” button at the bottom right of the screen; wait for the download to finish. The application will be automatically launched.
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    ” When the download window appears, click the “Run” button. It is the first button at the bottom portion of the download window.
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    This will allow the computer to run the AOL installer.
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    A window will appear to prompt you to close all programs. Right-click any running program on the taskbar at the bottom of the screen and then click “Close” at the bottom of the pop-up window.
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    If you don't have an account Choose"New Members" this will guide you to the sign up process. Choose "Current Members" if you already have an account. The window will start the installation process once you click one of the button. Wait for it to finish, and the application will automatically launch for you.
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Installing On Mac OS X

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    You will be brought to the AOL desktop download page.
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    In the All-In-One Software section, click "Download Now" to begin your download.
    • Wait for the download to finish and the application will be automatically launched.
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    On the Install AOL Desktop for Mac window, click Continue.
    • Click Continue again.
    • In the AOL Desktop for Mac section, click Continue.
    • On the Software License Agreement window, click Continue.
    • Click Agree to signal your agreement to the Terms of Service.
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    To complete the installation, click "Install".
    • Type in your password, and then click OK.
    • The AOL Desktop for Mac will start installing on your computer.
    • After the software is installed successfully, click Close.
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    To launch the software, click the Go menu, and then click Applications.
    • Under Name, double-click AOL Desktop v10.1.
    • Once the software launches, sign on with your Username and password.
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