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Bugs And Fixes
Aim 6.1 Bugs.
Below is a list of bugs associated with Aim 6.1
Aim 6.1 says "A Server Error Has Occured" or "Connection has Timed Out"
Internet Explorer Suggestions
Aim 6.1 does not skin properly or uses Windows XP Themes:
My Buddy Info Freezes or Crashes my computer when I try to Edit it.
My Aim Screennames Do not Link / Unlink.
Aim 6.1 says Error Code: IS-2002 when installing.
I can't see my IMs sent, I can hear that it was sent.
Below is a list of bugs associated with Aim 6.1
Aim 6.1 says "A Server Error Has Occured" or "Connection has Timed Out"
Internet Explorer Suggestions
- Fix: Work Offline should be turned off in Internet Explorer
- Fix: IE should be set as defualt browser.
- Fix: Never Dial a connection should be set for Broadband users.
- Fix: IE must be able to visit websites.
- Fix: Firewall must allow IE and Aim6.exe to connect to internet.
- Fix: Manually set Proxy Settings with Internet Explorer
- Fix: Define HTTP and HTTPS proxy server in Internet Explorer
- Fix: Set Correct Time and Date
- Use Ethereal to locate the Problem
- UK Users should Install UK Version of Aim 6.0
- Fix: Use iStream Reg Patch
Aim 6.1 does not skin properly or uses Windows XP Themes:
Fix: Turn Off Accessability Options.My Buddy Icon and Smiley Faces Do Not Show Up.
Fix: IE must be set to default browser
Fix: Uninstall and Reinstall Adobe Flash Player
Fix: Reinstall Viewpoint Media Player
My Buddy Info Freezes or Crashes my computer when I try to Edit it.
Fix: Open your common.cls using a SQL Database Reader. Find the buddy profile and delete the entry, then restart AIM.
Fix: Install Aim 6.1 to reset your buddy info.
C:\Documents and Settings\{your name]\Local Settings\Application Data\AOL OCP\AIM\Storage\data\[affected screen name]\localStorage
My Aim Screennames Do not Link / Unlink.
Buddy Info says I'm over the limit even when I hardly have anything typedBug: If you have this problem it must be fixed by AOL's end.
Fix: Go to Mail.aol.com, click the drop down box next to your screen name and click Manage Screen Names, try linking from there.
Fix: Press Ctrl+A, Ctrl+C, Delete, Save. Press Ctrl+V, Save. You should avoid using Backspace, and Enter. Instead use Shift+Enter, and Delete.
Aim 6.1 says Error Code: IS-2002 when installing.
Fix: Delete Aim 6.1 Installation Files
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\AOL Downloads
Fix: Try the Full Installer Link
I can't see my IMs sent, I can hear that it was sent.
Fix: Uninstall Smiley Central, Disable Aim Commander Plugin
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