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Edwin Brown

Whichever programme I am working in if I click on the
HELP button and on 'about help' it automatically launches
AOL
 
Edwin said:
Whichever programme I am working in if I click on the
HELP button and on 'about help' it automatically launches
AOL
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Yet another reason I hate applications like AOL that try to be almost a
desktop replacement when they should just allow you to run a few tools (when
you want) to use the Internet.. ARGH!

Sorry - venting.

Perhaps Kelly or someone else may have an answer for you. Mine, at this
point, would be to uninstall the AOL software and see if that rids you of
the problem. (You could then re-install using the AOL 9.0 CD you got in the
mail, at your local gas station, that your neighbors through out, that they
delivered to "or Current Resident".. etc.. Sorry - venting again. heh)
 
Whichever programme I am working in if I click on the
HELP button and on 'about help' it automatically launches
AOL
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AOL set itself up as the default browser. It will do this if you answer yes
when asked. Also, it's been known to do this after a fresh AOL install,
even if you answered no. And when you have multiple copies of AOL and
remove one.

To undo this, go to Internet Options. On the Programs page, check the box
next to "Internet Explorer should check to see whether it is the default
browser." Click OK. Close any open IE windows. Close any open AOL browser
windows (these are really IE windows dressed up to look like AOL).

The next time you are online, launch Internet Explorer before using the AOL
browser. Answer "yes" when asked to confirm that IE should be the default
browser.

Two more things to check:

Internet Options> Connections: If a connection other than AOL is available,
make it the default. Otherwise, move the mark next to "Never dial a
connection."

AOL Autostart settings: Right click the AOL tray icon and select Autostart
Settings. Check box for "Never autostart."

Results: You will still be able to browse from within AOL but it won't muck
up any links between Windows and the browser. You will have the added
benefit of using IE alone, if you prefer.

If you use dialup or do not have an always on internet connection, initiate
that connection before using either browser. If AOL is your only
connection, start the software and sign on. Once that is complete, you can
use the browser of your choice on the internet.
 
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