The first time I run AIM but subsequent times it didn't. It doesnt show up in
the task manager although I am prompted to end AIM when I try restarting my
computer. Someone help. I think it migth have something to do with a system
32 file ..whatver that means. Thanks

I would check with the support section for that program. We don't support
it here.
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Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
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Associate Expert
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"Yale non-techie" <Yale non-techie@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
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> The first time I run AIM but subsequent times it didn't. It doesnt show up
> in
> the task manager although I am prompted to end AIM when I try restarting
> my
> computer. Someone help. I think it migth have something to do with a
> system
> 32 file ..whatver that means. Thanks

I got a clue from a previous post on this subject. It took me a few
trys, but here's what worked for me.
* Reboot - we don't want the AIM to be half running
* click START - run Set Program Access and Defaults
* to the right of the custom radio button, select the down arrows to
open
* scroll down to Default IM program
* there are radio button to select the default (AIM, Trillion,
Messenger, etc) - it doesn't seem to matter which one you select
* to the right of the radio buttons are check boxes to enable access -
make sure you put check marks on all the ones you want to use.
* click OK at the bottom of the screen - windows will take a couple of
minutes setting up defaults
* RUN AIM - it should work for you now.

You're a genius, Jim...my AIM is back..yes!!!!!



"Jim" wrote:

> I got a clue from a previous post on this subject. It took me a few
> trys, but here's what worked for me.
> * Reboot - we don't want the AIM to be half running
> * click START - run Set Program Access and Defaults
> * to the right of the custom radio button, select the down arrows to
> open
> * scroll down to Default IM program
> * there are radio button to select the default (AIM, Trillion,
> Messenger, etc) - it doesn't seem to matter which one you select
> * to the right of the radio buttons are check boxes to enable access -
> make sure you put check marks on all the ones you want to use.
> * click OK at the bottom of the screen - windows will take a couple of
> minutes setting up defaults
> * RUN AIM - it should work for you now.
>
>