AOL Instant Messenger 5.9.6089 [confirmed no-virus]

[crazy4sports2791]

I just got a brand new laptop and i went to go download AOL Instant Messenger 5.9.6089 (8.11 MB) i got a million pop ups of the aol welcome screen on internet explorer. Mcafee couldnt detect any virus but there has to be one. Please help

[the gaffer]

Hi welcome to the forums,AOL instant messenger if downloaded from here will be safe and definitely not contain a virus,all files are checked with many different scanners to check they are clean and good.A.O.L has long been noted for installing extras with its program. Google (aim spyware) and read a few of the results,many spyware programs pick this up such as Spybot and Adaware.

[crazy4sports2791]

So what could have that been when i downloaded it

[OldVersion.com Admin]

You may have checked for AOL to install "Internet Explorer Toolbar" or "Explorer Toolbar" during installation. It's important that you disable BOTH of these components during installation.

You might be able to go to Add/Delete programs and delete these add-ons.

Hope that helps. This file does not have a virus and is the original file that was released by AOL.

[mdjww]

Thankiossk Cool!

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