AIM Problems

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"Devin Frielink" <jugznotdrugz@msn.com> wrote in message
news:ef6501c43d4c$19840db0$a501280a@phx.gbl...
> I recently upgraded my internet access to MSN 9. Now when
> I open AOL Instant Messenger, I get the following message:
>
> C:\Program.files\AIM\aim.exe (This application has failed
> to start because the apllication configuration is
> incorrect. Reinstalling the application may fix the
> problem.
>
> I have reinstalled the problem several times to no avail.
> I haven't made any changes to my computer except for
> upgraded MSN. What happened to the application
> configuration and how do I fix it?
>
> Best Regards, Devin Frielink

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Don't understand. Why are you messing with AOL if you have MSN?
"Devin Frielink" <jugznotdrugz@msn.com> wrote in message
news:ef6501c43d4c$19840db0$a501280a@phx.gbl...
> I recently upgraded my internet access to MSN 9. Now when
> I open AOL Instant Messenger, I get the following message:
>
> C:\Program.files\AIM\aim.exe (This application has failed
> to start because the apllication configuration is
> incorrect. Reinstalling the application may fix the
> problem.
>
> I have reinstalled the problem several times to no avail.
> I haven't made any changes to my computer except for
> upgraded MSN. What happened to the application
> configuration and how do I fix it?
>
> Best Regards, Devin Frielink

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On Tue, 18 May 2004 19:50:52 -0700, Devin Frielink wrote:

> I have reinstalled the problem several times to no avail.

Uninstall the problem.  

Seriously, have you checked the menus of the program for connection
settings or other configuration choices that may be causing the problem?
You may need to contact AIM tech support. Installing the MSN internet
service is not a reason for AIM to go bonkers.

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