The first time you install, you MUST sign on as existing member. Then, it asks you to insert your ID & PW... and everything is back to how it should be. Judy On 8/8/08, [email protected] <[email protected]> wrote: > When I formerly clicked on the AOL icon, a space for my ID and another for > my Password showed up. > > Now all I see is 'Existing Member' in the ID space and no place for my > Password. > > I can get on by changing 'Existing Member' to Guest, but I'm not happy. I > would like to have it the way it was before. Any suggestions? Jeanne

When I formerly clicked on the AOL icon, a space for my ID and another for my Password showed up. Now all I see is 'Existing Member' in the ID space and no place for my Password. I can get on by changing 'Existing Member' to Guest, but I'm not happy. I would like to have it the way it was before. Any suggestions? Jeanne **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00050000000017 )

I have just received an e-mail with my e-mail address as the return address. I have not opened it as it appears to be a porno e-mail. How does this happen and do I just put it in my spam folder? Or do I report it or forward it to AOL? Cynthia **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00050000000017 )

Hi Karen, I open my email and click on every name sending it to the send to as if I were sending them an email. When they are all there, I copy and paste them into the body of an email and send it to myself. I used to do this when I was traveling so I would have them at my fingertips no matter what server or program was being used where I was. I also do this as a backup for my own peace of mind. I have categories of email addresses which I do separately and label them in the email that way so I know which people are in my groups. Fran ************** Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00050000000017 )

Yes, I do end the AOLacsd. That is only the automatic restart if you get kicked if I understood Joan right. Everything keeps on working and if I need to go back on line, I do it the same way I start out in the beginning. But the puter works much faster when it isn't using all my resourses. Fran ************** Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00050000000017 )

Hiiiiiiiiiii Do you end it while your on line. If so do you still stay connected ty Ema In a message dated 8/7/2008 11:35:50 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: I click alt, ctrl, del to access what is running on my puter in the processes tab. Most of the time the culprit is AOL acsd.exe. It will be using between 97 and 100%. I highlight it and click end process . The computer says things might not work right. I close it anyway and I have not had a problem using aol or anything else and things don't freeze very often. On some days, it won't bother my puter functions at all if I leave it there. Fran **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00050000000017 )

acsd is AOL's connectivity service. It is what tries to sign you back on if you get disconnected. You can still do that manually but this program silently monitors and tries to do it for you. Joan In a message dated 8/7/2008 11:35:50 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: I click alt, ctrl, del to access what is running on my puter in the processes tab. Most of the time the culprit is AOL acsd.exe. It will be using between 97 and 100%. I highlight it and click end process . The computer says things might not work right. I close it anyway and I have not had a problem using aol or anything else and things don't freeze very often. On some days, it won't bother my puter functions at all if I leave it there. Fran **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00050000000017 )

I click alt, ctrl, del to access what is running on my puter in the processes tab. Most of the time the culprit is AOL acsd.exe. It will be using between 97 and 100%. I highlight it and click end process . The computer says things might not work right. I close it anyway and I have not had a problem using aol or anything else and things don't freeze very often. On some days, it won't bother my puter functions at all if I leave it there. Fran ************** Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00050000000017 )

Just to clarify... Under Windows Task Manager>Processes Tab> the 2-digit number is processes drain (currently in-use) on your RAM. It used to be that 512 RAM was sufficient-- now, bigger programs require up to 1Gig RAM. Ram is Random Access Memory, the memory that programs draw upon as they need it. Opening a program creates a large draw on RAM memory...or playing a game, etc. So processes reaching 80 (80%) means it is actively engaging 80% of your RAM memory (at near 90-100% your computer has hourglasses and won't run programs---until each program releases the RAM it is using). AOL's "accelerator" part of the program can sometimes draw a lot of the RAM-- meaning that AOL's commands and any other program open must start competing for available RAM. If you have one program drawing 80% and the System Idle Processes are drawing 10-15%, that means at most, you only have 5-10% RAM left available to handle any the RAM-needs or commands of any programs you try to use (including Windows). Ever try to open Windows Start > to go to All Programs, and it won't open?? That happens if all your RAM is in use. It finally opens when other programs release the RAM usage. Also, did you notice the long list of program-parts under Processes? Those are there, usually, based on what the User allows to be put into Start-Up. (Almost every program WANTS to be in Start-Up...they think Users can't make choices about what programs to put there..or they try to make it easier for Users to start programs. But, every icon in your System Tray (bar at bottom of PC screen, where the clock is), or every icon on your desk-top adds to the Start-Up drag time. When a computer starts, it "loads" the "exe" files for all those programs. You can block some from the Start-Up group without losing any functionality. You would just find them under Windows Start>All Programs>opens the list of programs. An easy example is Adobe Reader which might put icons on the System Tray (bottom bar) or on your desk-top. But you might only use the Reader once a month...so you really don't need it in the Start-Up group. Yes, it's scary to change stuff on your PC. Always ask a Tech to tell you how to UN-do steps, in case you change your mind later. It is easy to change the Start-Up Group (maybe your hubby can do this). And it will free up some RAM to use for active programs. All you do is put your mouse over START, let it open...then on the bottom right list is the word RUN. Type in the box msconfig and click enter key. That will open a big box with tabs across the top. One Tab says Start-Up. Click that tab-- it will show you a big long list of programs & exe files of parts of programs, with check-boxes beside each one. If a box is checked, it loads at Start-Up. If no check-mark, it does not load at start-up (but you can still access the program through Start>All Programs.). All you do is carefully READ each item. Pull the NAME tab at the top (pull to right) so you see the entire pathway (C:/Administrator/Programs/name of program/whatever-whatever.exe -- for example). Take a piece of paper and write down any programs in there that you don't usually use. Look in the "path" for names of those programs. UN-check something you don't use. (You can RE-check it if you change your mind). Click APPLY and click OK... it will say your computer needs to re-start, say OK. Let the computer re-start. Now, a box will pop up saying: "You have chosen Selective Start-Up...blah blah blah" and there's a check box for "do not show this message again". Click the check box for Do Not Show again. And use the computer as you normally would. NOTE: If you UN-check something in Start-Up Group that Windows NEEDS, Windows will automatically stick the program back in the active start-up group. The ONE you do NOT want to UNcheck is the Mouse! So, just make sure you identify each program you UNcheck and that you KNOW for sure what the program is before making any change. Rule of Thumb: leave checked Windows items, the mouse, and any Anti-Virus program... everything else is fair game. Also when installing, don't let programs put icons on your desktop or into Start Up group. I used to be unsure, like you, how to configure my PC. It's stuff you learn...white knuckles! But you do it, hold your breath, then realize it's okay, the world didn't blow up - LOL. The ONLY area you shouldn't mess with is the Registry!!! Even if a tech tells you to change the Registry, stop and ask if the Tech will come to your house to fix it if it messes up everything (techs will say NO, so you then say NO I'm not changing the Registry). And, some tech companies want to take "Remote Control" of your computer to "fix" a problem themselves (example Norton Symantec techs)--tell them NO--they messed up my PC really bad. Anyway, it will help if you free up RAM on your machine. Think about the steps I've written and decide. You should also run Desktop Wizard to clear out unused Desk Top Icons. Judy On 8/7/08, [email protected] <[email protected]> wrote: > Judy and Joan; > > I have been looking over everything you mentioned, and while I don't > understand it all, I can follow what you have advised me to look at. > > Looking at the CPU usage AOL seems to be using 10-15, constantly changing. > The main user is System Idle Process running between 80-90. The only thing I > have open right now is my AOL mail. No music, no games, no IE. Not sure > what System Idle Process is, but I think it means the computer is currently not > being asked to work to full capabilities. So I shouldn't be having problems > if I have 80% still available, correct? > > I'm very reluctant to change anything on my set up, hate when I have to > download an update to something, have near panic attacks when AOL changes the > welcome page. And was not fit to be lived with when everything crashed last > Dec. Fortunately, my husband knows a lot about external hard drives and ether > nets and all kinds of strange things and he bought me my new PC and got > everything restored. So now I am basically as sane as I ever was! But this AOL > thing drives me nuts, it always seems to be when I'm in the middle of writing > something and I lose it. I've begun writing everything on my MS word processor > and then copying it to my mail to send. That way I don't lose all my > wonderful thoughts. This old brain doesn't have too many left, so it can't afford > to lose any! And if I'm not writing to someone, I'm holding my grandson > while he plays some PBSKids game. At 2 !/2, he doesn't understand when the > computer just says goodbye and his picture comes up while he's in the middle of > something! > > Rootsweb is the best list manager anywhere on the web. The people are so > genuinely friendly and helpful. And AOL has always been my service provider > and I'm comfortable knowing my way around it. So I guess I'll just keep > signing on several times a day. > > Thanks again for all your assistance all the time.

Judy and Joan; I have been looking over everything you mentioned, and while I don't understand it all, I can follow what you have advised me to look at. Looking at the CPU usage AOL seems to be using 10-15, constantly changing. The main user is System Idle Process running between 80-90. The only thing I have open right now is my AOL mail. No music, no games, no IE. Not sure what System Idle Process is, but I think it means the computer is currently not being asked to work to full capabilities. So I shouldn't be having problems if I have 80% still available, correct? I'm very reluctant to change anything on my set up, hate when I have to download an update to something, have near panic attacks when AOL changes the welcome page. And was not fit to be lived with when everything crashed last Dec. Fortunately, my husband knows a lot about external hard drives and ether nets and all kinds of strange things and he bought me my new PC and got everything restored. So now I am basically as sane as I ever was! But this AOL thing drives me nuts, it always seems to be when I'm in the middle of writing something and I lose it. I've begun writing everything on my MS word processor and then copying it to my mail to send. That way I don't lose all my wonderful thoughts. This old brain doesn't have too many left, so it can't afford to lose any! And if I'm not writing to someone, I'm holding my grandson while he plays some PBSKids game. At 2 !/2, he doesn't understand when the computer just says goodbye and his picture comes up while he's in the middle of something! Rootsweb is the best list manager anywhere on the web. The people are so genuinely friendly and helpful. And AOL has always been my service provider and I'm comfortable knowing my way around it. So I guess I'll just keep signing on several times a day. Thanks again for all your assistance all the time. AnneMarie **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00050000000017 )

Vista does do a better job of trying to keep you online during a temporary outage or lapse of connectivity--but it could just be that his machine has more RAM and is dealing better with system resources and usage than yours is. It does sound as if your problem is one of available system resources. Joan In a message dated 8/6/2008 8:45:11 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: My husband has everything the same as I do, except I have MS XP Professional version 5.1.2600 and he has Vista and he doesn't get knocked off. **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00050000000017 )

Yeah, I found that Find doesn't always figure out which Window screen is "on top". Any nudge to the right window seems to help Find do it's thing--LOL. On 8/6/08, [email protected] <[email protected]> wrote: > Sharon wrote: > > Judy et al, > > When I tried this suggestion of highlighting something, anything in the > favorites window PRIOR to searching with the find feature, it DID work. That > was > a real surprise for me! The find feature is supposed to automatically > search > in the topmost open window, or at least that is what I have understood for > several years. In this case, giving the find window a firm focus seems to be > > needed before it works, but if it works for everyone, that is a big step in > the > right direction. > > Thanks Judy for this insight.

Hi ISPs can intermittentently lose connection. Internet connections have a pre-set time before a connection loss actually affects the software. AOL techs said their "loss of connection" time-out is short---5 seconds, I think they said. But Internet Explorer is longer, so it keeps you "on" for a longer time (10-15 seconds) as though there's no interruption in signal---until IE realizes the signal is not "coming back" quickly enough. Then IE also drops/shows disconnection, too. If you have something like Time-Warner/Roadrunner, you may not see any loss of modem lights. You could ask your ISP to run tests on your modem. Ask about Packet Loss Ratio (a packet is how data is sent / received and should be pretty even-- if you are sent 5,000 packets you should get near to 5,000 received on your side). Ask about the test results for Flaps and Power... here I believe they need it under a total of 6 to have a good signal into your home---the closer to 0 (zero) they told me is perfect signal. Ask about "noise" on the line/modem. If your TV / modem are handled by the same ISP, you may see TV digital breakup before seeing any changes in your modem lights. With Time-Warner, I've had to complain a lot to make them fix outside equipment (ask they check the amplifier on the pole-- it's part of what they call the "drop" -- meaning where your account ties into the box at the pole). If you also have a box on the outside of your house, that is another "drop" and they should check all wire connections there. At the pole, and the box on the house, and at the TV, they should check signal strength. Digital TV works by sending first picture, then sound as an overlay... and data only on modems. So if anything interferes with data, data goes out first. Therefore, let's say your ISP has problems with its signal (from the office to the outside pole, then to your modem and/or TV), you will notice more problems as you increase your "demand" on any part of the service. So, less data is sent/received by sending an email. But if you add to the "demand" that you are listening to AOL Radio AND playing at a game site AND maybe have Internet Explorer window open in addition to AOL software, each of those increases the send/receive load required--- and if you already have "Packet Loss" or "Intermittent Signal Loss", the problems will magnify. All of this is in addition to what Joan was asking about:: How much free RAM do you have? (not hard drive size free, but RAM free) If you hold down ALT+CTR+DEL together & let go, it will open Windows Task Manager. This lists every "process" the computer is running (Tab> Processes). One Window of it shows Programs Running. If you click the heading "CPU" under Processes, it shows 2-digit numbers for how much drain is on the computer (the 2-digit numbers normally bounce around---as low as 00 to 99-100). When AOL is having any problems, it CAN max out CPU usage to 100% on processes. Idle System Processes for programs or things windows needs, constantly running in the background, also "eat up" RAM because of the processes demands. So what can you do? First, ask the ISP to look backward at your modem "history" for any loss of signal. Second, ISPs like Roadrunner have Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 techs-- ask for Level 3 and then, ask them to help identify IF any programs are eating up your RAM. BUT don't let a digital-ISP company walk over you-- signal loss, packet loss, high flaps, high power (all on modems) can interfere with Internet/AOL. Make sure the person looks at the 30-day modem history, NOT just that day's modem functioning. A modem can look "good" one day but be bad the next day. If you have a bad amplifier on the pole and it rains, it can mess up the signal, for example. Make sure they check the 30-day history before resetting a modem-- the history can be lost after a reset. Third, realize AOL makes huge demands on RAM. Games also. Radio or ongoing video (on Internet) are big draws too. Limit how much you "demand" from the system, especially on days you keep hearing AOL say "Goodbye...goodbye... goodbye" (ugh!) when it's losing the signal (from your modem/ISP). Fourth, you can "test" AOL versus the regular Internet to see if AOL is simply dropping you off when it detects low/poor signal. Remember, AOL will go FIRST before Internet Explorer. So you could sign up for gmail (Google Mail, free). When gmail detects signal loss, it pops up a box that says "We are unable to send Chats (or some such wording)." For me, I only get that box when the modem signal "disconnects" ---with Packet Loss, usually. So a quick way to see if the shut down is AOL-only or not is to open Internet Explorer to gmail account and if AOL says "goodbye" switch screens to see if gmail gives that No Chats message within a few seconds. If both AOL & gmail lose the signal, that points to an ISP/modem problem. Fifth, ask your ISP if it would help to lock your modem into searching on one channel only (this channel thing depends on your ISP). T-W goes to 13 modem channels, I believe. I think we locked mine to Channel 9. Otherwise, your modem could be "searching" for a signal and if the signal itself is the problem, the extra searching just delays things more. Broadband is not perfect. (I can only imagine the hell in Feb 2009 when TVs must all be digital ! The science is far from perfect now.) But if you complain loudly to your ISP and know some specifics to ask them to check, you might get someone to help you tweak settings and make connecting to AOL or to IE more tolerable. Judy On 8/6/08, [email protected] <[email protected]> wrote: > Joan; > > > What are you doing when the freeze-ups happen. What happens if you click > the > button for DETAILS as to the cause of the problem? Freeze-ups and > disconnects are probably two different issues. > > The freeze up and disconnects can occur at any time I'm on AOL, whether I'm > reading > mail, playing a game, listening to music, on a site with the grandbaby, any > time. > > How much disk space and RAM do you have and what do the system reqs tell > you > about available resources? > > Sum of Hard Disks: (C,D) 149.04 GB Used 16.34 GB Free 132.69 GB > > > I will get a note at the top of my monitor, next to AOL 9.0 Limited Edition, > telling me "not responding". Some times it will free up and continue what > I am doing, other times, I get a message that says we have encountered a > problem and have signed you off. I get an option to restart. > > It just happened, I had Radio Margaritaville playing and was playing Poppit. > I know, I need a life! "Your AOL Software has encountered a problem. We > are automatically restarting to bring you back on line" "OK, Sign off or > details". Details say unable to determine cause of shutdown. We're sorry, no > additional details avail.. Then a message, we have restarted your AOL and > you are back online. to disconnect, click sign off > > Also, do you know whether the disconnects are the fault of AOL or your DSL > service provider? AOL generally isn't the problem with disconnects when you > are bringing other service to access AOL. It is usually a problem with your > service provider. I have a good way of testing this because I'm always logged > into the RootsWeb IRC server which requires being able to connect with > servers outside my own computer. If I get knocked off AOL (which is a very > infrequent occurrence) and I'm also disconnected from IRC -- I know it isn't AOL's > problem but rather Comcast. Looking at the lights on your DSL or Cable > modem and Router can also give you a clue as to the source of the problem. > > > It appears all the lights on my router are on. > > > My husband has everything the same as I do, except I have MS XP Professional > version 5.1.2600 and he has Vista and he doesn't get knocked off. > > > Thanks for all your help. > > AnneMarie

Joan; What are you doing when the freeze-ups happen. What happens if you click the button for DETAILS as to the cause of the problem? Freeze-ups and disconnects are probably two different issues. The freeze up and disconnects can occur at any time I'm on AOL, whether I'm reading mail, playing a game, listening to music, on a site with the grandbaby, any time. How much disk space and RAM do you have and what do the system reqs tell you about available resources? Sum of Hard Disks: (C,D) 149.04 GB Used 16.34 GB Free 132.69 GB I will get a note at the top of my monitor, next to AOL 9.0 Limited Edition, telling me "not responding". Some times it will free up and continue what I am doing, other times, I get a message that says we have encountered a problem and have signed you off. I get an option to restart. It just happened, I had Radio Margaritaville playing and was playing Poppit. I know, I need a life! "Your AOL Software has encountered a problem. We are automatically restarting to bring you back on line" "OK, Sign off or details". Details say unable to determine cause of shutdown. We're sorry, no additional details avail.. Then a message, we have restarted your AOL and you are back online. to disconnect, click sign off Also, do you know whether the disconnects are the fault of AOL or your DSL service provider? AOL generally isn't the problem with disconnects when you are bringing other service to access AOL. It is usually a problem with your service provider. I have a good way of testing this because I'm always logged into the RootsWeb IRC server which requires being able to connect with servers outside my own computer. If I get knocked off AOL (which is a very infrequent occurrence) and I'm also disconnected from IRC -- I know it isn't AOL's problem but rather Comcast. Looking at the lights on your DSL or Cable modem and Router can also give you a clue as to the source of the problem. It appears all the lights on my router are on. My husband has everything the same as I do, except I have MS XP Professional version 5.1.2600 and he has Vista and he doesn't get knocked off. Thanks for all your help. AnneMarie **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00050000000017 )

Each request/command made takes resources. So limit the number of programs you have open at the same time. Some programs run in the background all the time. Also, have you checked how your Anti-virus and Firewall is handling in & outgoing requests? Judy On 8/6/08, [email protected] <[email protected]> wrote: > Twice I have been sending detailed emails. Competely freezes, then after a > long wait computer says AOL has lost connection. > > I have lots of available space because I keep my new computer pretty clean. > > I haven't been checking the lights. I can watch that. > Kay

Now, that does work. Thanks. Jack In a message dated 8/6/2008 5:05:55 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: Sharon wrote: Judy et al, When I tried this suggestion of highlighting something, anything in the favorites window PRIOR to searching with the find feature, it DID work. That was a real surprise for me! The find feature is supposed to automatically search in the topmost open window, or at least that is what I have understood for several years. In this case, giving the find window a firm focus seems to be needed before it works, but if it works for everyone, that is a big step in the right direction. Thanks Judy for this insight. Sharon ........................ Sharon and Judy, it worked for me also, and I use version 8. Neat idea~ Nancy ************** Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut0005000000001 7 ) ********* Visit the threaded archives of this list: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index/AOLERS-ROOTSWEB ********* ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00050000000017 )

Were it to be true. Doesn't work for me either. Jack In a message dated 8/6/2008 2:12:15 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: Patricia, It sounds like you are using AOL Search, instead of Control Key+Letter F. Control+F will never give you a list of sites on any subject (like Search does). Control+Letter F(ind) Key just searches what is in an Open Window. For example, go to any Web Page, Hold Down the Control Key (Ctrl) and Click the Letter F on your keyboard-- a tiny search box opens. It has buttons for Search Up or Search Down (i.e. up or down the page). Type in what you hope to Find. If it is on THAT page (Window), your page will "move" down to that item. Judy On 8/6/08, [email protected] <[email protected]> wrote: > > > Doesn't work for me. I get a whole screen full of sites on the subject I > typed in ,but none of the ones on my favorites. > > Patricia ********* Visit the threaded archives of this list: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index/AOLERS-ROOTSWEB ********* ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00050000000017 )

Sharon wrote: Judy et al, When I tried this suggestion of highlighting something, anything in the  favorites window PRIOR to searching with the find feature, it DID work. That was  a real surprise for me!  The find feature is supposed to automatically  search in the topmost open window, or at least that is what I have understood  for several years. In this case, giving the find window a firm focus seems to be  needed before it works, but if it works for everyone, that is a big step in the right direction. Thanks Judy for this insight. Sharon ........................ Sharon and Judy, it worked for me also, and I use version 8. Neat idea~ Nancy ************** Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00050000000017 )

Kay- Space is not the only issue--RAM and available resources are more important even than space. While Windows VISTA claims to run on as little as 1 GIG of RAM, 2 is really required if you are using hoggy programs like AOL and A/V software and 3 or 4 GIG would be optimum. Joan In a message dated 8/6/2008 3:46:05 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: Twice I have been sending detailed emails. Competely freezes, then after a long wait computer says AOL has lost connection. I have lots of available space because I keep my new computer pretty clean. I haven't been checking the lights. I can watch that. Kay **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00050000000017 )

Twice I have been sending detailed emails. Competely freezes, then after a long wait computer says AOL has lost connection. I have lots of available space because I keep my new computer pretty clean. I haven't been checking the lights. I can watch that. Kay **************Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos. (http://autos.aol.com/cars-BMW-128-2008/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00050000000017 )