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Title: Removing AOHell
Post by: dhaus on May 23, 2005, 05:10:08 PM

Now that I am moving to the 20th century (as my kids say, they've given up on the 21st, lol) and getting a cable modem, I will be getting rid of aol.  As I understand it, this delightful program has infected various places that no self respecting program would ever get into.  Any tips on removing this?  dhaus

Title: Removing AOHell
Post by: MOIL on May 23, 2005, 06:45:17 PM

Of course this is only one method of removing that pesky AOL.
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Title: Removing AOHell
Post by: dhaus on May 23, 2005, 07:02:21 PM

I think I would need something a little larger, lol.

Title: Removing AOHell
Post by: StarOfAfrica2 on May 23, 2005, 08:55:29 PM

The XP uninstaller does a remarkably good job of removing it.  Just make sure you remove anything in the add/remove programs area that has anything to do with it, including AOLCoach, etc.  After uninstalling everything, remove all registry entries to AOL, AOL toolbar, AIM, etc.  I like either Regsupreme Pro or Registry Mechanic for getting rid of it.  RM does a better job (IMO), but it costs money.  Regsupreme Pro does almost as good a job and is free.  Manually delete any leftover folders or files and defrag.  You should be clean.

Title: Removing AOHell
Post by: Alky on May 23, 2005, 10:17:42 PM

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Originally posted by StarOfAfrica2
Regsupreme Pro does almost as good a job and is free.  Manually delete any leftover folders or files and defrag.  You should be clean.

Using a registry cleaner after uninstalling is an absolute  must. I don't have AOL and haven't since Air Warrior when it was the only way to fight, so I don't know what to direct the registry cleaner at.. AOL, I don't know, but probably that would work. Once the registry cleaner removes any mention of AOl from your computer, you'll be clean and ready to go. :)
I use JV16 Tools and I can type in anything I want to serch the registry on and then remove all the entries. I'm sure other products will do the same :)