The first step to reinstalling software is to uninstall the current version. Whichever version of AOL you are currently using must be completely deleted from your computer; otherwise a fresh reinstall might not work correctly and could cause problems or be unsecure when you are browsing.
Assuming the computer in question is running Windows, the uninstalling of AOL is straightforward. First click ‘Start’, then go to ‘Control Panel’. Then navigate to the version of AOL you want to reinstall, in this case AOL 9.5 then click uninstall and the computer will do the rest. The process can take a few minutes, depending on the specifications of your computer.
The next step is to find and download AOL 9.5. This will need to be done in Internet Explorer or another browser on your computer as the AOL browser will have been deleted with the uninstall. The program can be found on the AOL software page - daol.aol.com/software - where you can also find older and more recent versions if you wish to install those instead.
Click ‘Download Now’ followed by ‘Run’ twice. You will be taken to the agreement, which you have to agree to before installing the software. Once you agree, the program will install to your computer, so follow the remaining on-screen instructions, including a reboot, to complete the installation. Once complete, AOL 9.5 should be running on your machine.
If you are reinstalling because of difficulties running the program, you might need to look into the reasons why and decide whether it might be better to use an older version of the program. If your computer doesn’t meet the recommended specifications, it would be worth choosing a previous version of the computer for a smoother online experience. The system specifications for each version can be found on the AOL website.
Assuming the computer in question is running Windows, the uninstalling of AOL is straightforward. First click ‘Start’, then go to ‘Control Panel’. Then navigate to the version of AOL you want to reinstall, in this case AOL 9.5 then click uninstall and the computer will do the rest. The process can take a few minutes, depending on the specifications of your computer.
The next step is to find and download AOL 9.5. This will need to be done in Internet Explorer or another browser on your computer as the AOL browser will have been deleted with the uninstall. The program can be found on the AOL software page - daol.aol.com/software - where you can also find older and more recent versions if you wish to install those instead.
Click ‘Download Now’ followed by ‘Run’ twice. You will be taken to the agreement, which you have to agree to before installing the software. Once you agree, the program will install to your computer, so follow the remaining on-screen instructions, including a reboot, to complete the installation. Once complete, AOL 9.5 should be running on your machine.
If you are reinstalling because of difficulties running the program, you might need to look into the reasons why and decide whether it might be better to use an older version of the program. If your computer doesn’t meet the recommended specifications, it would be worth choosing a previous version of the computer for a smoother online experience. The system specifications for each version can be found on the AOL website.
