Oh My God. I have to reformat my HD because of AOL

Bandits-TM · 06-14-2000, 01:56 AM

Oh My God. I have to reformat my HD because of AOL. I did everything (including calling AOL and reinstalling Win98) nothing works.

I am back now... I had to reformat my HD after my internet connection for all my Free ISP are damaged/corrupted after I installed AOL 5.0

Why did I do it? I was greedy for the 5,000 American Airline Miles when you sign up for a trial 500 hours of AOL.

Funny thing is that AOL internet does not work either after I installed AOL.

Oh well. I guess my laptop is running faster now with a clean Win98 on a clean hard drive. It is not worth the 5,000 miles though.

For those of you that want the free 5,000 miles... type FREE 500 MILES on the promotion code when signning up AOL. Good luck (reformating your hard drive too)... :0

coleslaw · 06-14-2000, 02:08 PM

this is just further proof that steve case is the devil and aol is the grim reaper, sent out to bring wandering people down.

Jaysnugs · 06-14-2000, 02:15 PM

Bandits- I have had so many problems with AOL 5.0 I am a Beta tester and I, for the longest time, had versions of AOL without the internet. It was so frustrating! Go to Keyword: Beta and download the version of AOL with the file 244.33 It is clearly marked and that Finally fixed my problem. I have a Dell Inspiron 3200, & I do not like it much

Wish I had a desktop now. If you need more help with this I would not mind trying to help ya out. Jaychs2@aol.com is my email, drop me a line if you need some help.

Jaysnugs

psycho- · 06-14-2000, 02:16 PM

Soo...in the end, Bill Gates (the new, softer more cuddly less evil Bill, that is) is less evil than Steve Case

Victor

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AJ · 06-14-2000, 02:22 PM

Yeah, I agree. Screw Steve Case. AOL is just about the worst product or service associated with the internet...

coleslaw · 06-14-2000, 02:33 PM

i wonder how long it will take for microsoft to first buy out aol and time warner, and then integrate aol into windows, claiming that it is part of the OS. haha. "internet explorer is part of the operating system, just as the calculator and note pad are." haha, maybe the deal will be signed when microsoft gets its appeal through the supreme court.

TGBYR · 06-14-2000, 02:36 PM

i use roadrunner cable modem service, but i use aol still cause i have been using it ever since it came out. the only problem aol had given me was when i installed the new 5.0 i didnt realize the "setting aol as default email...etcetc..., so that left me with non working All Advantage bar when i use IE5.0 or Netscape... Aol is a program, that will definitely help the overclockers test stability, cause one lil instability, aol crashes, as mine never crashes after i got a new chip

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loup · 06-14-2000, 02:38 PM

but they do provide those nice cd which makes good bb target....it help improve my aiming....

coleslaw · 06-14-2000, 02:44 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by TGBYR:
i use roadrunner cable modem service, but i use aol still cause i have been using it ever since it came out. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>
i don't understand why you are doing this?? you are paying for both roadrunner service and aol?? what does aol provide that you cannot access on the web? you can use instant messenger to chat with aol users, you can even enter web chats hosted by aol via the web. i don't understand why you would pay for 2 services when one would suffice. what is stopping you from dropping aol? email?

Bandits-TM · 06-14-2000, 06:07 PM

Thanks, Jaysnugs.

I think I will stay away from AOL for a couple of years (5+). I have already reformated my hard drive and I am not taking another chance to reinstall AOL 5.0...

I am not sure why the Senior AOL Technician didn't tell me that before? Hmmmm.... Oh well. Thanks anyway. Do they pay you for being a Beta Tester?

ACE · 06-14-2000, 06:13 PM

Listen to Coleslaw and get rig of AOL, you'll be very happy you did. Cut the apron strings and try the "Real" internet.

Motabota · 06-14-2000, 06:22 PM

AOL SUCKS!

If any of you ever does service on puters for $$, let your customer know, if they install AOL SUCKS, you will not make a fix without a charge.

It screws up more than any program I know. It maybe ok if thats the only service on the machine, but if you load it after installing other ISP's, watch out.

Mo

chrissy · 06-14-2000, 09:45 PM

AOL 5.0 messes up not only other ISPs but also other softwares that dial out using DUN. It is bad all around.

sbp · 06-15-2000, 03:13 PM

It was nice of aolhell to send me a cd case the other day. Of course I had to get rid of the garbage inside before using it.
Hi I'm evil Steve Case. AOL really sucks.

Hi I'm evil Steve Case. AOL really sucks.

Sjarred · 06-15-2000, 07:50 PM

I posted this in the other forum, but this should be a perfect fit here.

[This message has been edited by Sjarred (edited 06-15-2000).]

TanItAll · 06-16-2000, 12:27 AM

Hey hey, back off AOL!! They provide mass quantities of CD for me to use for target practice!

StonedWheat · 06-20-2000, 05:45 PM

Yes...and fashionable CD mug coasters, portable mirrors, circle templates...the possiblities are endless! Thank you AOL!

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06-14-2000, 01:56 AM	#1
Bandits-TM Ensign Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 42	Oh My God. I have to reformat my HD because of AOL. I did everything (including calling AOL and reinstalling Win98) nothing works. I am back now... I had to reformat my HD after my internet connection for all my Free ISP are damaged/corrupted after I installed AOL 5.0 Why did I do it? I was greedy for the 5,000 American Airline Miles when you sign up for a trial 500 hours of AOL. Funny thing is that AOL internet does not work either after I installed AOL. Oh well. I guess my laptop is running faster now with a clean Win98 on a clean hard drive. It is not worth the 5,000 miles though. For those of you that want the free 5,000 miles... type FREE 500 MILES on the promotion code when signning up AOL. Good luck (reformating your hard drive too)... :0

06-14-2000, 02:08 PM	#2
coleslaw Arrrhh! Join Date: May 2000 Location: LI NY Posts: 6,807	this is just further proof that steve case is the devil and aol is the grim reaper, sent out to bring wandering people down.

06-14-2000, 02:15 PM	#3
Jaysnugs Lieutenant Junior Grade Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 88	Bandits- I have had so many problems with AOL 5.0 I am a Beta tester and I, for the longest time, had versions of AOL without the internet. It was so frustrating! Go to Keyword: Beta and download the version of AOL with the file 244.33 It is clearly marked and that Finally fixed my problem. I have a Dell Inspiron 3200, & I do not like it much Wish I had a desktop now. If you need more help with this I would not mind trying to help ya out. Jaychs2@aol.com is my email, drop me a line if you need some help. Jaysnugs

06-14-2000, 02:16 PM	#4
psycho- Rear Admiral Lower Half Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Del Mar, CA Posts: 2,261	Soo...in the end, Bill Gates (the new, softer more cuddly less evil Bill, that is) is less evil than Steve Case Victor Fry: Oh my God! Bender's become EVIL! Leila:*eyes Fry Fry:...I mean EVILER! ------------------ Victor http://psychokid.com http://rurouni.org

06-14-2000, 02:22 PM	#5
AJ Commander Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bethesda MD Posts: 1,452	Yeah, I agree. Screw Steve Case. AOL is just about the worst product or service associated with the internet...

06-14-2000, 02:33 PM	#6
coleslaw Arrrhh! Join Date: May 2000 Location: LI NY Posts: 6,807	i wonder how long it will take for microsoft to first buy out aol and time warner, and then integrate aol into windows, claiming that it is part of the OS. haha. "internet explorer is part of the operating system, just as the calculator and note pad are." haha, maybe the deal will be signed when microsoft gets its appeal through the supreme court.

06-14-2000, 02:36 PM	#7
TGBYR Ensign Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: USA Posts: 33	i use roadrunner cable modem service, but i use aol still cause i have been using it ever since it came out. the only problem aol had given me was when i installed the new 5.0 i didnt realize the "setting aol as default email...etcetc..., so that left me with non working All Advantage bar when i use IE5.0 or Netscape... Aol is a program, that will definitely help the overclockers test stability, cause one lil instability, aol crashes, as mine never crashes after i got a new chip ------------------ Anybody interested in aftermarket auto parts, check out www.tuning-garage.com, all GotApex Forum members will get discounts, just let me know.

06-14-2000, 02:38 PM	#8
loup Lieutenant Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: sacramento,ca Posts: 247	but they do provide those nice cd which makes good bb target....it help improve my aiming....

06-14-2000, 02:44 PM	#9
coleslaw Arrrhh! Join Date: May 2000 Location: LI NY Posts: 6,807	<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by TGBYR: i use roadrunner cable modem service, but i use aol still cause i have been using it ever since it came out. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> i don't understand why you are doing this?? you are paying for both roadrunner service and aol?? what does aol provide that you cannot access on the web? you can use instant messenger to chat with aol users, you can even enter web chats hosted by aol via the web. i don't understand why you would pay for 2 services when one would suffice. what is stopping you from dropping aol? email?

06-14-2000, 06:07 PM	#10
Bandits-TM Ensign Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 42	Thanks, Jaysnugs. I think I will stay away from AOL for a couple of years (5+). I have already reformated my hard drive and I am not taking another chance to reinstall AOL 5.0... I am not sure why the Senior AOL Technician didn't tell me that before? Hmmmm.... Oh well. Thanks anyway. Do they pay you for being a Beta Tester?

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06-14-2000, 06:13 PM	#11
ACE Lieutenant Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 406	Listen to Coleslaw and get rig of AOL, you'll be very happy you did. Cut the apron strings and try the "Real" internet.

06-14-2000, 06:22 PM	#12
Motabota Lieutenant Junior Grade Join Date: May 2000 Location: Langhorne,(PHILA) PA Posts: 152	AOL SUCKS! If any of you ever does service on puters for $$, let your customer know, if they install AOL SUCKS, you will not make a fix without a charge. It screws up more than any program I know. It maybe ok if thats the only service on the machine, but if you load it after installing other ISP's, watch out. Mo

06-14-2000, 09:45 PM	#13
chrissy Admiral Join Date: May 2000 Location: OKC Posts: 5,046	AOL 5.0 messes up not only other ISPs but also other softwares that dial out using DUN. It is bad all around.

06-15-2000, 03:13 PM	#14
sbp Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: Dec 1999 Posts: 11,037	It was nice of aolhell to send me a cd case the other day. Of course I had to get rid of the garbage inside before using it.

06-15-2000, 07:50 PM	#15
Sjarred Lieutenant Join Date: May 2000 Location: Riverside, CA, USA Posts: 379	I posted this in the other forum, but this should be a perfect fit here. [This message has been edited by Sjarred (edited 06-15-2000).]

06-16-2000, 12:27 AM	#16
TanItAll Lieutenant Junior Grade Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 74	Hey hey, back off AOL!! They provide mass quantities of CD for me to use for target practice!

06-20-2000, 05:45 PM	#17
StonedWheat Commander Join Date: May 2000 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 1,268	Yes...and fashionable CD mug coasters, portable mirrors, circle templates...the possiblities are endless! Thank you AOL!