connecting to AOL - is there options available?

Question

Hi,

A friend of mine has AOL (not my 1st choice of an ISP) and in order to connect to Internet Explorer she has to click onto the AOL Icon to load up the AOL window where it shows 3 boxes as it's connecting to broadband.

When it does connect, all these pop up windows pop up, even though she has all the "protection" from AOL but the problem is they are AOL owned, like the buddy list, and AOL offers... and about 3 others. Is there an option to close all these down as she doesn't use the AOL front screen at all (only to connect) and then minimise to use Internet Explorer.

She also has Yahoo pop up blocker on the pc but again, the pop ups are AOL's ones and they appear before you open IE.

Any suggestions on perminently closing down these extra windows without having to physically click on them each time like she is doing at the mo?

Thanks!

Answer 1

If your friend has broadband, then she can just open Internet Explorer and begin browsing, as a Broadband connection is always available.
If the Broadband is provided by AOL well then that's a different story
which basically ends like this:
No you can't stop the buddy list, AOL offers, etc... from popping-up

Answer 2

ok, you'll favor AOL on your workstation. only insert your start up disc and keep on with the academic. Your modern-day connection on your abode pc will be transfered to the workstation. i assume you've both a blue or yellow lead going out of your modem/router on your pc.... this only receives plugged into the workstation fairly.

Answer 3

no why did she get a aol fiirst thats what happen to me