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  1. footprints

    Certain versions of AOL gold I can't find where to clear footprints.

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    Here’s how:

    1. In the top left corner of the AOL Desktop window, click “Edit” then choose “Select Footprints to Clear” from the drop-down menu.

    2. Select “Clear Footprints” from the Browser Settings. No need to wait for a confirmation message, the Footprints will be cleared immediately.

  2. favorites

    it would be nice when saving to favorites to be able to name it as we want or go ahead and save it by default. there are a lot of times i don't know what name it put on it in the favorites and hard to find if you dont hit the correct word in the search block when trying to find it. just give us the option to name it or default.

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    When you add a site to favorites there are 2 fields that must be completed. The first asks for the name you want the favorite to have and the other one holds the link. If you didn’t name a bookmark you can click on edit and rename it.

    Major websites will automatically use the default name (Ex: www.google.com = Google)

  3. More stalker behavior by AOL users

    The other gentleman has screen names that include:

    kevinowens385

    OnlineHost: kevinowens385 has entered the room.
    clckwrkora (8:20 AM) : You've already changed screen names once this morning and come back in.
    So how many screen names do you use, boy?
    OnlineHost: vlaimpale has left the room.
    OnlineHost: tasty36ddboobs has left the room.
    OnlineHost: dominus990 has entered the room.
    OnlineHost: gamestied has left the room.
    clckwrkora (8:21 AM) : Oh, you change screen names a second time this morning
    To come back in.
    OnlineHost: de100 has entered the room.
    de100 (8:21 AM) : 38m 5 10 160 ill cam for you…

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    Responded  ·  Product Support responded

    If you see content in an AOL Chat that violates the AOL Terms of Service, let us know right away.

    1. While in a chat, select a username from the ‘People Here’ list.
    2. Using your cursor, highlight the portion of the conversation that’s in violation.
    3. Click Notify AOL.

  4. protect from scams

    INFINI JULY 11, 2019

    *** **** Jr R.A.

    My AOL Gold, failed the logo was gone, I then tried to open AOL 9.7 that was on the computer. The AOL started to open and asked for the PW, then an error code AC ***** came on screen, I went to the help and fix me box, typed in the issue, they said call *** , @ **.. ** took over had me type in a remote access code and then trouble shoot the problems. ****** stated we were hacked an showed me files of ransom ware, and…

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    Responded  ·  Product Support responded

    It might have been someone posing as AOL. If you are still encountering issues with the Desktop Gold software, please call the AOL Desktop Gold team at 1-888-265-3733

  5. advertisement on the aol welcome page about supermat

    More than 2 months everyday we see advertisement about supermat on the aol homepage and it also shows it inside the news articles.
    We wish to remove it immediately.We contacted the company and AOL to submit this request.

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  6. Didn't work

    In the story about the treats for the delivery drivers, there were two video links. They didn't work, but that f-n ad sure did. Thanks a lot.

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    Please try to clear the Browser Footprints in order to solve the issue:

    Here’s how:
    1. In the top left corner of the AOL Desktop window, click “Edit” then choose “Select Footprints to Clear” from the drop-down menu.

    2. Select “Clear Footprints” from the Browser Settings. No need to wait for a confirmation message, the Footprints will be cleared immediately.

    If you still encounter issues call us at 1-888-265-3733.

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  8. Your Beta Fixes page is always down...

    There is no way to know about new fixes and what they are. Please fix this. This has been for a very long time.

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  9. bring back

    under settings and clearing browser history and cookies

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    Responded  ·  Product Support responded

    Here’s how you clear the Footprints:
    a. In the top left corner of the AOL Desktop window, click “Edit” then choose “Select Footprints to Clear” from the drop-down menu. b. Select “Clear Footprints” from the Browser Settings. No need to wait for a confirmation message, the Footprints will be cleared immediately.

  10. favorites

    allow to change favorites differenty rather than alphabetically

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    Responded  ·  Product Support responded

    Thank you for your post. The product team is not planning to change the alphabetical listing of favorites.

    Thank you!
    AOL Desktop Gold Support

  11. CASE # 10936091 As requested by AOL, I am providing more about chatter fuqmehard29. That perosn just posted - men by rates have gone d

    case # 10936091 chat room POLITICS (REPUBLICANS) - As requested by AOL I am providing more info on the offending chatter using the screen name fuqmehard28. That person just posted - men my rates have gone down 299

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    If you see content in an AOL Chat that violates the AOL Terms of Service, let us know right away.

    1. While in a chat, select a username from the ‘People Here’ list.
    2. Using your cursor, highlight the portion of the conversation that’s in violation.
    3. Click Notify AOL.

  12. Saving an Email - not working.

    I wish to save the contents of an email, (older AOL desktop had capability)

    What I've tried - but doesn't work..
    On an email, I right click & "SELECT ALL"
    Then Click (bottom left of email border" SAVE & on my PC, Select
    the folder I want .. & NOTHING is saved..

    Try again with "Create a folder" .. enter name and again
    NOTHING is saved and the folder was NOT created.

    What I NEEED is save the entired email as a PDF or as an HTML file with any images.. OR whatever!!

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    You can now save a copy of your emails as a PDF or Text file on your computer, which can be accessed outside of the AOL Desktop Gold.

    To do this, open an email from your mailbox, then click on File on the top left and select Save from the drop-down menu. You can type a name for the file in the “File Name” box, select the location where you want to save it, and finally click on Save in the bottom right.

    Please note that you can save one email at a time.

  13. Need to be able to see the FULL email address to determine if it is SPAM or not

    The shortened email address is helpful but does not allow me to see if it is spam or not.
    Also the actual email date is more helpful than "YESTERDAY" or the time today.
    I would like to be able to copy addresses out of the email bar when I send them.

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  14. The subject of the email is all the way to the right. Not able to see the entire subject of the email.

    The subject of the email is all the way to the right. Not able to see the entire subject of the email.

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  15. delete or move multiple messages

    using the shift delete keys are not functional. Your ASSumption is that the e-mails are consecutive within the in-box. a LARGE majority of the time e-mails to be deleted OR moved are scattered throughout e-mail. in the prior AOL version ( which I am told is no longer available) each e-mail had a box you could check so you could move or delete multiple e-mails at one time regardless of their location within new mail ( old mail etc.). Not having that functionality is a failure on AOL's part to properly vet and test the product. A patch needs to…

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    In order to select multiple non-consecutive emails, hold down the CTRL key on your keyboard while clicking on each email you want to select from your Inbox (or other mail folders). When you are done selecting the emails, release the CTRL key, then you can delete or move the emails selected.

  16. Eliminate the hacker that keeps telling me my aol account will be discontinue

    Eliminate the hacker that keeps telling me my aol accoun t will be discontinued

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  17. Removal of the automatic imbedding of attachments in sending email

    I don't want attachments imbedded in email and it just started after November Windows update of 2019. Slows mail, especially when more than one attachment has to be sent for signatures

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  18. Autofill addressing prevents typing new addresses.

    Addressing E-mail does not allow me to enter https://..... without automatically inserting the wrong address from stored addresses. I am trying to send a message to Microsoft billinginfo and cannot do it. Very frustrating. Please fix the bug.

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    The https:// prefix is a part of a web address, and is used only when accessing web-sites (is not used in email addresses). Please check the correct email address before sending the email.

  19. Spell Checker

    if you could possible disable the settings for spell checker option.

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  20. Help

    Do away with overseas representatives on your help site. They are in a tight small office or home. The back ground noise drowns out the conversation. The accent is terrible. They do not know what to do. They can not confirm they are actually AOL.

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    We’re sorry to hear about your experience. It’s certainly our expectation and desire that you receive the highest quality service when working with customer support. We’re sad to hear that it sounds like you did not.

    Rest assured that we’ve captured your complaint and will make sure your experience is shared with others in an effort to prevent this in the future.

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