Need AIM Help

2007-11-27 18:59:15

#1

SpIk3y: Minister of Silly Walks; +67|6616|New Jersey

When I try to log into AIM (the newest release) it says "connection timed out". I have been using this same version for months now with no problems. I downloaded and reinstalled - still get timed out. All other programs can connect to the internet (games, xfire, FF, IE, etc.)

Weird thing: the older version of AIM from 2 or 3 years ago CAN connect without problems. so why the hell is the new version unable to connect?

2007-11-27 19:01:38

#2

mtb0minime: minimember; +2,418|7132

I don't know how to fix your problem, but I can offer alternatives.
1) Trillian!
2) Use AIM 5.???; AIM 6.0 blows majorly, which is what caused me to finally switch over to Trillian.

Or it may be something up with the AIM servers.... nope! I logged on just fine...

2007-11-27 19:02:37

#3

SpIk3y: Minister of Silly Walks; +67|6616|New Jersey

Yeah I think I'll give Trillian a try, I've heard nothing but good things about it.

2007-11-27 19:03:53

#4

mtb0minime: minimember; +2,418|7132

Just try and find a crack for the pro version. Pro is so much better (chat logging, history, better interface).

I was reluctant at first and it took a little getting used to, but it's an amazing program and great for managing multiple IM accounts (I've got 2 or 3 AIMs, a yahoo, and an MSN)

2007-11-27 19:56:06

#5

tkoi: Utahraptor!; +148|6624|Texas

http://miranda-im.org/

2007-11-28 00:52:51

#6

Crypto_420: Member; +25|7320|Portland

i use the oldest version of AIM, go to oldversions.com the one with no pop ups, links etc.

2007-11-28 01:01:12

#7

']['error: Banned; +630|7121|The Netherlands

just use msn?

2007-11-28 01:04:10

#8

djphetal: Go Ducks.; +346|6813|Oregon

i use trillian and it's phenominal.

2007-11-28 01:24:57

#9

aLeX: .?; +160|6808|:D

SpIk3y wrote:
When I try to log into AIM (the newest release) it says "connection timed out". I have been using this same version for months now with no problems. I downloaded and reinstalled - still get timed out. All other programs can connect to the internet (games, xfire, FF, IE, etc.)

Weird thing: the older version of AIM from 2 or 3 years ago CAN connect without problems. so why the hell is the new version unable to connect?

I assume that you've checked your firewall isn't blocking it?

Try disabling it and then try and connect, that will rule out you firewall being the issue.

2007-11-28 04:26:18

#10

killinzero1: Member; +14|6864

just keep trying ive had the same problem

2007-11-28 04:29:37

#11

ReDevilJR: Member; +106|6828

Had the same EXACT problem last night. Open AIM, go to Edit ---> Settings ---> Connection ---> Reset ---> Auto Configure ---> Apply. Restart AIM, try that. If that doesn't work, Try reinstalling and trying the previous steps I gave.

2007-11-28 04:31:36

#12

Commie Killer: Member; +192|6864

I have 6.0, which I guess is what your using, get this problem now and then, just uninstall, delete everything from AIM off your computer, restart computer, and reinstall.

On a second thought, try what ReDevilJR said, I'll probably do the same thing from now on....save me some time.

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