Does anyone know why Aim is not launching? Anyone had this problem? lm using
an Acer C302xmi with SP2
Thx
Tom
--
ACER TRAVELMATE C302XMI

I don't run it here, but have you checked with their support section?
--
Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone


"TabletPC" <TabletPC@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:9B1DD9DB-AE1F-484B-B7B1-6B616F806859@microsoft.com...
> Does anyone know why Aim is not launching? Anyone had this problem? lm
> using
> an Acer C302xmi with SP2
> Thx
> Tom
> --
> ACER TRAVELMATE C302XMI

yeah I just spoke to them... they said XPTPC is not an operating system. that
ad can run on I tried to explain that its windows XP but they said they have
not heard of it then said to try and connect later but its not a connection
Problem I have its the fact it wont open so i can even try to connecte !

"Chris H." wrote:

> I don't run it here, but have you checked with their support section?
> --
> Chris H.
> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
> Associate Expert
> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>
>
> "TabletPC" <TabletPC@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:9B1DD9DB-AE1F-484B-B7B1-6B616F806859@microsoft.com...
> > Does anyone know why Aim is not launching? Anyone had this problem? lm
> > using
> > an Acer C302xmi with SP2
> > Thx
> > Tom
> > --
> > ACER TRAVELMATE C302XMI
>
>
>

Well, I don't know how to support that program. The operating system is
simply Windows XP Pro, therefore it should run the same. Perhaps you need
to either uninstall, reboot the system and try installing again, or use a
Restore Point prior to your initial install and then make sure you've got
the latest version, have shut down your anti-virus software and then start a
fresh installation.

What a shame the people supporting their product don't know what they're
doing. 8-)

By the way, Windows Messenger and above supports Ink on Tablet PCs. You
might also look into a program called Trillian
(http://www.trillian.cc/learn/), which supports AIM, ICQ, MSN, Yahoo
Messenger and IRC - without having those individual programs installed.
--
Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone


"TabletPC" <TabletPC@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:ACD4D9CA-07C9-426C-92C7-7A6B095F0C5A@microsoft.com...
> yeah I just spoke to them... they said XPTPC is not an operating system.
> that
> ad can run on I tried to explain that its windows XP but they said they
> have
> not heard of it then said to try and connect later but its not a
> connection
> Problem I have its the fact it wont open so i can even try to connecte !
>
> "Chris H." wrote:
>
>> I don't run it here, but have you checked with their support section?
>> --
>> Chris H.
>> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
>> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
>> Associate Expert
>> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>>
>>
>> "TabletPC" <TabletPC@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:9B1DD9DB-AE1F-484B-B7B1-6B616F806859@microsoft.com...
>> > Does anyone know why Aim is not launching? Anyone had this problem? lm
>> > using
>> > an Acer C302xmi with SP2
>> > Thx
>> > Tom
>> > --
>> > ACER TRAVELMATE C302XMI
>>
>>
>>

On Wed, 19 Jan 2005 08:25:05 -0800, TabletPC wrote:

> yeah I just spoke to them... they said XPTPC is not an operating system

Call them again. Tell them you have XP Pro (you do). Later toss in the bit
about it being a tablet -- or not.

BTW, am noticing a rash of AIM problems in a variety of groups: windowsxp.*
and anti-spyware public
beta(http://communities.microsoft.com/new...yware&sLCID=us).

So the "try connecting later" advice they gave you may be accurate and
their way of saying "we don't why but it's not working right now." Some
folks have mentioned success with reinstalling the program but that could
just be coincidence if the AIM servers are currently up and down.

--
Sharon F
MS-MVP ~ Windows Shell/User

Hi,

I thought it was just me as well.

The first time I ran the program it worked, but then subsequent times I
startup the program nothing would happen and instances would show up in my
Task Manager under Processes.

So I'm in the same boat as you, unable to use AIM on my TabletPC =(

--
Gary Tsang
Microsoft MVP - Windows XP Shell/User
http://www.microsoft.com/mvp

"TabletPC" <TabletPC@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:ACD4D9CA-07C9-426C-92C7-7A6B095F0C5A@microsoft.com...
> yeah I just spoke to them... they said XPTPC is not an operating system.
> that
> ad can run on I tried to explain that its windows XP but they said they
> have
> not heard of it then said to try and connect later but its not a
> connection
> Problem I have its the fact it wont open so i can even try to connecte !
>
> "Chris H." wrote:
>
>> I don't run it here, but have you checked with their support section?
>> --
>> Chris H.
>> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
>> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
>> Associate Expert
>> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>>
>>
>> "TabletPC" <TabletPC@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:9B1DD9DB-AE1F-484B-B7B1-6B616F806859@microsoft.com...
>> > Does anyone know why Aim is not launching? Anyone had this problem? lm
>> > using
>> > an Acer C302xmi with SP2
>> > Thx
>> > Tom
>> > --
>> > ACER TRAVELMATE C302XMI
>>
>>
>>

I still cant get it to work :(

I need HELP!!!

"Gary Tsang" wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I thought it was just me as well.
>
> The first time I ran the program it worked, but then subsequent times I
> startup the program nothing would happen and instances would show up in my
> Task Manager under Processes.
>
> So I'm in the same boat as you, unable to use AIM on my TabletPC =(
>
> --
> Gary Tsang
> Microsoft MVP - Windows XP Shell/User
> http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
>
> "TabletPC" <TabletPC@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:ACD4D9CA-07C9-426C-92C7-7A6B095F0C5A@microsoft.com...
> > yeah I just spoke to them... they said XPTPC is not an operating system.
> > that
> > ad can run on I tried to explain that its windows XP but they said they
> > have
> > not heard of it then said to try and connect later but its not a
> > connection
> > Problem I have its the fact it wont open so i can even try to connecte !
> >
> > "Chris H." wrote:
> >
> >> I don't run it here, but have you checked with their support section?
> >> --
> >> Chris H.
> >> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
> >> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
> >> Associate Expert
> >> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
> >>
> >>
> >> "TabletPC" <TabletPC@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> news:9B1DD9DB-AE1F-484B-B7B1-6B616F806859@microsoft.com...
> >> > Does anyone know why Aim is not launching? Anyone had this problem? lm
> >> > using
> >> > an Acer C302xmi with SP2
> >> > Thx
> >> > Tom
> >> > --
> >> > ACER TRAVELMATE C302XMI
> >>
> >>
> >>
>
>
>

TabletPC wrote:
> I still cant get it to work :(
>
> I need HELP!!!

An AOL IM support forum might be more productive.

I'm sorry, but this newsgroup supports Tablet PCs, not that individual
program. I would check with the product support section for it.
--
Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone


"TabletPC" <TabletPC@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:A068F175-8C8F-4546-886D-28504D773881@microsoft.com...
>I still cant get it to work :(
>
> I need HELP!!!
>
> "Gary Tsang" wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>>
>> I thought it was just me as well.
>>
>> The first time I ran the program it worked, but then subsequent times I
>> startup the program nothing would happen and instances would show up in
>> my
>> Task Manager under Processes.
>>
>> So I'm in the same boat as you, unable to use AIM on my TabletPC =(
>>
>> --
>> Gary Tsang
>> Microsoft MVP - Windows XP Shell/User
>> http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
>>
>> "TabletPC" <TabletPC@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:ACD4D9CA-07C9-426C-92C7-7A6B095F0C5A@microsoft.com...
>> > yeah I just spoke to them... they said XPTPC is not an operating
>> > system.
>> > that
>> > ad can run on I tried to explain that its windows XP but they said they
>> > have
>> > not heard of it then said to try and connect later but its not a
>> > connection
>> > Problem I have its the fact it wont open so i can even try to connecte
>> > !
>> >
>> > "Chris H." wrote:
>> >
>> >> I don't run it here, but have you checked with their support section?
>> >> --
>> >> Chris H.
>> >> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
>> >> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
>> >> Associate Expert
>> >> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> "TabletPC" <TabletPC@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> >> news:9B1DD9DB-AE1F-484B-B7B1-6B616F806859@microsoft.com...
>> >> > Does anyone know why Aim is not launching? Anyone had this problem?
>> >> > lm
>> >> > using
>> >> > an Acer C302xmi with SP2
>> >> > Thx
>> >> > Tom
>> >> > --
>> >> > ACER TRAVELMATE C302XMI
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>>
>>
>>

I understand that chris and im greatfull for the help so far but i cant
locate an AIM support forum

"Chris H." wrote:

> I'm sorry, but this newsgroup supports Tablet PCs, not that individual
> program. I would check with the product support section for it.
> --
> Chris H.
> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
> Associate Expert
> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>
>
> "TabletPC" <TabletPC@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:A068F175-8C8F-4546-886D-28504D773881@microsoft.com...
> >I still cant get it to work :(
> >
> > I need HELP!!!
> >
> > "Gary Tsang" wrote:
> >
> >> Hi,
> >>
> >> I thought it was just me as well.
> >>
> >> The first time I ran the program it worked, but then subsequent times I
> >> startup the program nothing would happen and instances would show up in
> >> my
> >> Task Manager under Processes.
> >>
> >> So I'm in the same boat as you, unable to use AIM on my TabletPC =(
> >>
> >> --
> >> Gary Tsang
> >> Microsoft MVP - Windows XP Shell/User
> >> http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
> >>
> >> "TabletPC" <TabletPC@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> news:ACD4D9CA-07C9-426C-92C7-7A6B095F0C5A@microsoft.com...
> >> > yeah I just spoke to them... they said XPTPC is not an operating
> >> > system.
> >> > that
> >> > ad can run on I tried to explain that its windows XP but they said they
> >> > have
> >> > not heard of it then said to try and connect later but its not a
> >> > connection
> >> > Problem I have its the fact it wont open so i can even try to connecte
> >> > !
> >> >
> >> > "Chris H." wrote:
> >> >
> >> >> I don't run it here, but have you checked with their support section?
> >> >> --
> >> >> Chris H.
> >> >> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
> >> >> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
> >> >> Associate Expert
> >> >> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >> "TabletPC" <TabletPC@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> >> news:9B1DD9DB-AE1F-484B-B7B1-6B616F806859@microsoft.com...
> >> >> > Does anyone know why Aim is not launching? Anyone had this problem?
> >> >> > lm
> >> >> > using
> >> >> > an Acer C302xmi with SP2
> >> >> > Thx
> >> >> > Tom
> >> >> > --
> >> >> > ACER TRAVELMATE C302XMI
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
>
>
>

I'd start by looking at the location where you downloaded the program.
--
Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone


"TabletPC" <TabletPC@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:69A8D83C-24F9-42FF-8A71-CA1E0EF8912E@microsoft.com...
>I understand that chris and im greatfull for the help so far but i cant
> locate an AIM support forum
>
> "Chris H." wrote:
>
>> I'm sorry, but this newsgroup supports Tablet PCs, not that individual
>> program. I would check with the product support section for it.
>> --
>> Chris H.
>> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
>> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
>> Associate Expert
>> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>>
>>
>> "TabletPC" <TabletPC@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:A068F175-8C8F-4546-886D-28504D773881@microsoft.com...
>> >I still cant get it to work :(
>> >
>> > I need HELP!!!
>> >
>> > "Gary Tsang" wrote:
>> >
>> >> Hi,
>> >>
>> >> I thought it was just me as well.
>> >>
>> >> The first time I ran the program it worked, but then subsequent times
>> >> I
>> >> startup the program nothing would happen and instances would show up
>> >> in
>> >> my
>> >> Task Manager under Processes.
>> >>
>> >> So I'm in the same boat as you, unable to use AIM on my TabletPC =(
>> >>
>> >> --
>> >> Gary Tsang
>> >> Microsoft MVP - Windows XP Shell/User
>> >> http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
>> >>
>> >> "TabletPC" <TabletPC@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> >> news:ACD4D9CA-07C9-426C-92C7-7A6B095F0C5A@microsoft.com...
>> >> > yeah I just spoke to them... they said XPTPC is not an operating
>> >> > system.
>> >> > that
>> >> > ad can run on I tried to explain that its windows XP but they said
>> >> > they
>> >> > have
>> >> > not heard of it then said to try and connect later but its not a
>> >> > connection
>> >> > Problem I have its the fact it wont open so i can even try to
>> >> > connecte
>> >> > !
>> >> >
>> >> > "Chris H." wrote:
>> >> >
>> >> >> I don't run it here, but have you checked with their support
>> >> >> section?
>> >> >> --
>> >> >> Chris H.
>> >> >> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
>> >> >> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
>> >> >> Associate Expert
>> >> >> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >> "TabletPC" <TabletPC@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> >> >> news:9B1DD9DB-AE1F-484B-B7B1-6B616F806859@microsoft.com...
>> >> >> > Does anyone know why Aim is not launching? Anyone had this
>> >> >> > problem?
>> >> >> > lm
>> >> >> > using
>> >> >> > an Acer C302xmi with SP2
>> >> >> > Thx
>> >> >> > Tom
>> >> >> > --
>> >> >> > ACER TRAVELMATE C302XMI
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>>
>>
>>

TabletPC wrote:
> I understand that chris and im greatfull for the help so far but i cant
> locate an AIM support forum

Google on "AIM support" and you'll find them

Do you really need to use AOL's Client software or can you use alternatives?

I had the same issue with their software not loading, but I found other
alternatives that could get the job done (maybe even better and without ads).

http://www.trillian.cc
http://gaim.sourceforge.net
http://www.miranda-im.org

Personally, I use Trillian. Though I could go without AOL Instant Messenger
all together, but since most of the people I communicate with use it, I have
no choice but to submit.

"TabletPC" wrote:

> I understand that chris and im greatfull for the help so far but i cant
> locate an AIM support forum
>
> "Chris H." wrote:
>
> > I'm sorry, but this newsgroup supports Tablet PCs, not that individual
> > program. I would check with the product support section for it.
> > --
> > Chris H.
> > Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
> > Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
> > Associate Expert
> > Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
> >
> >
> > "TabletPC" <TabletPC@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:A068F175-8C8F-4546-886D-28504D773881@microsoft.com...
> > >I still cant get it to work :(
> > >
> > > I need HELP!!!
> > >
> > > "Gary Tsang" wrote:
> > >
> > >> Hi,
> > >>
> > >> I thought it was just me as well.
> > >>
> > >> The first time I ran the program it worked, but then subsequent times I
> > >> startup the program nothing would happen and instances would show up in
> > >> my
> > >> Task Manager under Processes.
> > >>
> > >> So I'm in the same boat as you, unable to use AIM on my TabletPC =(
> > >>
> > >> --
> > >> Gary Tsang
> > >> Microsoft MVP - Windows XP Shell/User
> > >> http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
> > >>
> > >> "TabletPC" <TabletPC@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > >> news:ACD4D9CA-07C9-426C-92C7-7A6B095F0C5A@microsoft.com...
> > >> > yeah I just spoke to them... they said XPTPC is not an operating
> > >> > system.
> > >> > that
> > >> > ad can run on I tried to explain that its windows XP but they said they
> > >> > have
> > >> > not heard of it then said to try and connect later but its not a
> > >> > connection
> > >> > Problem I have its the fact it wont open so i can even try to connecte
> > >> > !
> > >> >
> > >> > "Chris H." wrote:
> > >> >
> > >> >> I don't run it here, but have you checked with their support section?
> > >> >> --
> > >> >> Chris H.
> > >> >> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
> > >> >> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
> > >> >> Associate Expert
> > >> >> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
> > >> >>
> > >> >>
> > >> >> "TabletPC" <TabletPC@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > >> >> news:9B1DD9DB-AE1F-484B-B7B1-6B616F806859@microsoft.com...
> > >> >> > Does anyone know why Aim is not launching? Anyone had this problem?
> > >> >> > lm
> > >> >> > using
> > >> >> > an Acer C302xmi with SP2
> > >> >> > Thx
> > >> >> > Tom
> > >> >> > --
> > >> >> > ACER TRAVELMATE C302XMI
> > >> >>
> > >> >>
> > >> >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> >
> >
> >

Finally got it working :D ill post how to do it incase anyone else comes
accross this problem

go to Set Program Access and Defaults and set aim to you default IM program
make sure aim.exe isn't already running in the processes before you try this.

There you go all working :D

"Gary Tsang" wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I thought it was just me as well.
>
> The first time I ran the program it worked, but then subsequent times I
> startup the program nothing would happen and instances would show up in my
> Task Manager under Processes.
>
> So I'm in the same boat as you, unable to use AIM on my TabletPC =(
>
> --
> Gary Tsang
> Microsoft MVP - Windows XP Shell/User
> http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
>
> "TabletPC" <TabletPC@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:ACD4D9CA-07C9-426C-92C7-7A6B095F0C5A@microsoft.com...
> > yeah I just spoke to them... they said XPTPC is not an operating system.
> > that
> > ad can run on I tried to explain that its windows XP but they said they
> > have
> > not heard of it then said to try and connect later but its not a
> > connection
> > Problem I have its the fact it wont open so i can even try to connecte !
> >
> > "Chris H." wrote:
> >
> >> I don't run it here, but have you checked with their support section?
> >> --
> >> Chris H.
> >> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
> >> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
> >> Associate Expert
> >> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
> >>
> >>
> >> "TabletPC" <TabletPC@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> news:9B1DD9DB-AE1F-484B-B7B1-6B616F806859@microsoft.com...
> >> > Does anyone know why Aim is not launching? Anyone had this problem? lm
> >> > using
> >> > an Acer C302xmi with SP2
> >> > Thx
> >> > Tom
> >> > --
> >> > ACER TRAVELMATE C302XMI
> >>
> >>
> >>
>
>
>