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AIM problems

Jun 10, 2005 12:27PM PDT

I downloaded/installed newest version of AIM, now AIM will open and buddy list comes up. When I double click on a buddy to IM, an error message comes up
"AOL Instant Messenger has encountered a problem and needs to close." I removed AIM, re-downloaded and re-installed, same thing. Oddly, I can respond to an IM sent to me. This is occurring on 2 seperate computers, both XP, one a laptop, the other a desktop.

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Norton on or off
Jun 10, 2005 12:29PM PDT

The problem occurs if Norton Internet Security is enabled or disabled.

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aim has encountered a problem and needs to close
Aug 4, 2005 11:04AM PDT