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Connection problems
Hey, i've got a problem w/ keeping the connection on AIM. Over a month ago, I was using an older version of 5.9. I had no problems until one day the Internet connection was lost after I left my laptop on, and AIM on "away" and idle. (I've got a wireless Internet connection, at home).
I downloaded the latest version (5.9.3797), and the problem was resolved. Then, just today, I run into the same exact problem again. I reinstalled AIM, and i haven't tested it to see if i'd get disconnected again.
Other info: I have McAfee VirusScan (I scanned laptop, but no viruses were found), Ad-Aware (I scanned, and found only tracking cookies), ZoneAlarm.
For the ZoneAlarm, I allowed access to AIM.exe and MSMSGS.exe ever since I started using it (over 2 years ago). Also, I enable the "Internet Lock" function everytime I leave my Internet connected and unattended. I also granted AIM.exe and MSMSGS.exe pass-lock access.
And, one more thing, as soon as I get back and see that the connection is lost, I go to my "Network Connections" to check. Under "Address Type", it says Automatic Private Address (it usually says Assigned By DHCP). The IP address is some weird address I've never seen before.
Anyway, please help. Thanks.
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