This thread deals with the most commonly asked questions regarding
AOL Instant Messenger.
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- Installation/Screennames
- Where can I sign up for an AIM screenname?
- The screenname I want is already in use. What can I do?
- I don't remember my password, and I can't get to the email my account is registered to. Can I still retrieve my password and get back into my account?
- Can I completely delete my old AIM screenname?
- I've a got screenname. Can I change it without signing up for a new one?
- How do I disable the AIM Today window?
- Where can I get old versions of AIM?
- What is the difference between AIM 5.x (also called "AIM Classic") and Triton/6.0/AIM Pro?
- Buddylist
- How many buddies can I have on my buddy list?
- Is there a way to see who has added me to their AIM buddylist?
- Messaging
- Can you send messages to an offline user, so they'll receive it when they go online?
- Is there a way to retrieve messages I sent or received earlier?
- Other
- I have signed on in multiple locations, but I need to kick them off, how can I do this?
- AIM URL commands
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