How do I access Internet Explorer when using AOL

Question

When I download programmes eg music downloads etc using AOL, the programme runs but tries to look for internet Explorer but cannot access / locate - Do I need to reset Internet or XP settings or is this beacause I am running AOL as my ISP

osprey4 · Answer

Sorry if this sounds like a stupid question, but are you using dial-up or broadband? If Broadband (DSL or Cable), is AOL for Broadband your ISP?

osprey4 · Answer

jamyged:

No problem. I think AOL is a fine ISP for many users. Please check this. Sign on to AOL, then minimize the program and open Internet Explorer. Click Tools, Internet Options, click the Connections tab, under Dial-up and VPN Connections, you should see America Online listed (if you see something else or nothing, post back). Click the radio button below that box next to Always dial my default connection.

That should work.

Always_Broken · Answer

@jamyged wrote:

When I download programmes eg music downloads etc using AOL, the programme runs but tries to look for internet Explorer but cannot access / locate - Do I need to reset Internet or XP settings or is this beacause I am running AOL as my ISP

I reccomend just using AOL if you use AOL, because that is all that will be left of your computer since your using it, either that or getting a new ISP.

jamyged · Answer

AOL is my ISP on dial up (not broadband

jamyged · Answer

AOL is listed and I have now marked this as my default setting - but Internet Explorer will still not launch !!

jamyged · Answer

That is correct I cannot open Internet Explorer at all or Windows Media Guide etc as they do not seem to recognise that I am already on line with AOL

osprey4 · Answer

Do you mean that you cannot open Internet Explorer at all? What do you mean when you say it won't open?

osprey4 · Answer

What version of AOL are you using? Do you have a little program called Port Magic running in your system tray? Try uninstalling that program and see if it helps. This will not impact your AOL functionality.

msil217 · Answer

Longshot, but open Internet Explorer, click 'File'. See if 'Work Offline' is checked. If so, uncheck it. I had AOL for over 2 years, and never had problems accessing IE. But I moved to Earthlink.

Arnold Day · Answer

Log on via AOL, but then go to/use IE to browse the Internet. Then, when you download anything it will, by default use IE.

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How do I access Internet Explorer when using AOL

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