How easy is it to delete aol from your computer is it as easy going to add/remove programmes? will completely remove it. someone once said that aol and freeserve were difficult to remove (i'm using windows xp) thanks in advance

AOL is probably the worst thing anyone can do to their computer. Probably the main fact that it changes the OS so much, that even uninstalling it doesn't completely remove it. Bits and pieces still remain and could adversely affect your computer down the road. I wouldn't wish AOL on my worst enemy.

I also agree...ALthough you uninstall it, it leaves files and hidden s--- in your registry.

I agree with konaboy... I wouldn't wish AOL on my worst enemy. That is why when I build my systems I install Windows as Custom so I can take at all those IP services. But anyway try this: Get a decent registry cleaning program. I use RegCleaner. It is at www.jv16.org. Once you get that installed go ahead with the typical uninstall for AOL. Then after that search for any files and you believe refer to AOL, even folders that appear to be empty. Delete those you are sure are for AOL only. Before rebooting and if you have RegCleaner there is an option in RegCleaner menu bar called Tools. Go into Tools>Registry Cleanup. Select 'Do Them All'. If your lucky some AOL strings will popup. Choose them and select the button at the bottom Remove Selected. It will remove them from the Reg, but back them up over to the backup tab so you can bring them back in case you have problems. I have been using this program for a couple of months now to keep my reg clean and have had no problems. By doing regcleanup before reboot hopefully you are removing any hooks that AOL may have in the registry.

also try this>>KEEP YOUR USERNAME AND PASSWORD TO ACCESS YOUR AOL EMAIL AFTER UNINSTALLING AOL!>>>> Does anyone know a way to quickly and completely uninstall AOL? The Answer: You can remove AOL through the Add/Remove Programs icon in the Control Panel, but to remove All the changes made to your registry by the AOL software you'll need to also uninstall and reinstall Dial Up Networking and any remaining AOL adapters. To uninstall AOL: click the Start button then Settings then Control Panel, when the Control Panel window opens double-click on the Add/Remove Programs icon, locate and click on AOL then click the Add/Remove button, when it's finished removing it click OK to close the window and allow the computer to restart. To remove AOL adapters: click the Start button then Settings then Control Panel, when the Control Panel window opens double-click on the Network icon and remove any AOL adapters, when it's finished removing it click OK to close the window and allow the computer to restart. To uninstall Dial Up Networking: click the Start button then Settings then Control Panel, when the Control Panel window opens double-click on the Add/Remove Programs icon, click the Windows Setup tab(up at the top) then double-click 'Communications' and remove the checkmark next to DialUp Networking, when it's finished removing it click OK to close the window and allow the computer to restart. To reinstall Dial Up Networking: click the Start button then Settings then Control Panel, when the Control Panel window opens double-click on the Add/Remove Programs icon, click the Windows Setup tab(up at the top) then double-click 'Communications' and click to put a checkmark next to DialUp Networking, click OK to close the window and allow the computer to restart. P.S. Remember to jot down your AOL username and password before uninstalling AOL, you may need it later to access your email through www.aol.com or for billing purposes.

thank you for your comments i'll have a go this weekend i know not to go back to aol again