In a message dated 4/3/2006 3:49:17 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, BogusWoody@aol.com writes: I've tried everything in trying to create new folders on my "Saved on AOL", and nothing works. When I go to the "Manage mail" tab, there is a "Set up folders" bar at the bottom of the "My Mail Folders", and it greys out on everything but the "Saved on my PC" folder. --- Woody, Go to Manage Mail and highlight/click on the Saved on AOL folder in the left-hand pane. The Set Up Folders button at the bottom should be usable and when you click on it, the choice of Create New Folder should be available. Sharon

BogusWoody@aol.com writes: Unfortunately, the AOL server doesn't have "IN" and "SENT" folders. They're all intermixed in one folder. Woody ---- Woody, So Make your own folders on AOL and keep your mail as you want it kept!! I have lots of different file folders on AOL's server!! Heaven forbid that they ALL had to be in only ONE folder!! I'd go nuts........... Sharon +++++++++++++++ Sharon, I've tried everything in trying to create new folders on my "Saved on AOL", and nothing works. When I go to the "Manage mail" tab, there is a "Set up folders" bar at the bottom of the "My Mail Folders", and it greys out on everything but the "Saved on my PC" folder. I have AOL 9 Optimized, Revision 4148.5121. Could be this version is the problem. HOWEVER, I just now tried a different approach. I went to web mail .... http:www.aol.com and signed in. When signed in, I could edit my "Saved on AOL" so that two new folders were created: IN and SENT. In any case, thanks for letting me know that it was possible to add folders in "Saved on AOL". The above workaround should be a boon for others whose version of AOL 9 won't let one add those folders. Woody

In a message dated 4/3/2006 6:08:59 PM Eastern Standard Time, KYCHEROKEE@aol.com writes: SHARON, I hate to tell you your wrong but that is exactly what happened to all my files saved in 'save on my PC'; all my managed mail; old mail; mail sent and entire mail box with over 300 emails yet to answer...... just last month! AOL couldn't tell me anything about it.The only way I got anything to work and get back on line was to reload 9.0 again. KC(~,~) ---- This is kind of an apples and oranges discussion. <g> Sharon isn't saying you can't lose files when they are stored on your computer--she is saying *AOL won't delete them deliberately* in these cases. You can always have files get corrupted on your computer--which is why I save important stuff both on my computer and on AOL. Joan

In a message dated 4/3/2006 10:01:49 AM Eastern Daylight Time, AOLers-RootsWeb-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: If you have created additional folders within the Saved on My PC file and then save to one of them, you will not have any trouble with losing your email. It is only if you are saving straight to the AOL-created default file. SHARON, I hate to tell you your wrong but that is exactly what happened to all my files saved in 'save on my PC'; all my managed mail; old mail; mail sent and entire mail box with over 300 emails yet to answer...... just last month! AOL couldn't tell me anything about it.The only way I got anything to work and get back on line was to reload 9.0 again. KC(~,~)

In a message dated 4/3/2006 9:57:51 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, BogusWoody@aol.com writes: Unfortunately, the AOL server doesn't have "IN" and "SENT" folders. They're all intermixed in one folder. ---- Woody, So Make your own folders on AOL and keep your mail as you want it kept!! I have lots of different file folders on AOL's server!! Heaven forbid that they ALL had to be in only ONE folder!! I'd go nuts........... Sharon

In a message dated 4/3/2006 12:57:51 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, BogusWoody@aol.com writes: I, too, am one that has lost valuable e-mails from AOL's unusual deletion practice. After knowing that an e-mail was "safely" saved in my personal filing cabinet, I would delete the one in the "IN" basket. I was not aware that AOL 9.0, when one deletes an e-mail in the "IN" basket, also deletes the same e-mail that is in personal filing cabinet. I lost many e-mails until I discovered through this list what was going on. I do not save my mail in the personal filing cabinet. I made a folder on my PC and that is where I save my mail. This thread has gone long enough. Let's end it here. Lloyd

In a message dated 4/3/2006 2:18:22 PM Eastern Standard Time, Fhpriory@aol.com writes: I have a BT Voyager 105 ADSL modem. Because of connection problems I have been advised (by AOL) to try rebooting the modem. Is there any way to just reboot the modem, other than restarting the computer? (doing the latter does seem to work, but is rather time consuming) Thanks Paul W Paul- Rebooting the computer WON'T reboot the modem. The modem is an external DSL modem, I assume--I don't know of any internal DSL modems. Reboot the modem by diconnecting it from the incoming DSL line (all flashing lights will go dark). Wait 30 seconds and plug it back in and it should reboot itself. My experience has been with a cable modem but I believe DSL modems are similar--if I am wrong I trust someone will correct me. Joan

I have a BT Voyager 105 ADSL modem. Because of connection problems I have been advised (by AOL) to try rebooting the modem. Is there any way to just reboot the modem, other than restarting the computer? (doing the latter does seem to work, but is rather time consuming) Thanks Paul W

Lloyd, I, too, am one that has lost valuable e-mails from AOL's unusual deletion practice. After knowing that an e-mail was "safely" saved in my personal filing cabinet, I would delete the one in the "IN" basket. I was not aware that AOL 9.0, when one deletes an e-mail in the "IN" basket, also deletes the same e-mail that is in personal filing cabinet. I lost many e-mails until I discovered through this list what was going on. And after my saved e-mails crashed (I had recently backed them up from the "organize" folder, so I still have them), I started backing up my e-mails on the AOL server. Unfortunately, the AOL server doesn't have "IN" and "SENT" folders. They're all intermixed in one folder. Woody ++++++++++++++++++++++++ LloydLHite31@aol.com writes: > Well, I explained that I was saving my mail on my PC on my very first > query but, some people kept saying that I was taking a chance on > AOL deleting them. I have better sense that to save any mail that I > want to keep on the AOL server. No Way. > > Lloyd

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In a message dated 4/3/2006 12:10:15 PM Eastern Standard Time, LloydLHite31@aol.com writes: I also mentioned that every week or so, I copied and pasted my saved mail to my external HD which is only used for backups. It stays disconnected until I want to back up some files. Lloyd Lloyd- I gues I didn't make the specific point I was trying to get across--that by "redundancy" of saving important files I meant saving in different places. In other words, God forbid, you had a fire in your house or flood or earthquake or other disaster--having a file saved locally even on two different hard drives wouldn't protect your file. Having you file save in a place physically removed from your computer is a good idea. That is also one of the benefits of having your genealogy files on the Internet in GEDCOM format in a place like WorldConnect--you can always retrieve the complete unedited file you updated in case of loss of data on your computer. Joan

In a message dated 4/3/2006 11:14:20 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, JYoung6180@aol.com writes: If have an email I absolutely want to be certain isn't "lost" I first save it on my PC and then save it to AOL. I figure if I don't have a hard drive crash it is safe on my computer and if I do I'm countin on AOL not to lose their copy at the very same time--redundancy of saved files is always a good thing. <g> Joan I also mentioned that every week or so, I copied and pasted my saved mail to my external HD which is only used for backups. It stays disconnected until I want to back up some files. Lloyd

Ruth, What you need to do to access your Rootsweb Digest mail when on www.aol.com : Check box to the left of the email you want to open Click Action drop down menu and then View Message Source This will open the email! Jerry

In a message dated 4/3/2006 4:42:57 AM Eastern Standard Time, LloydLHite31@aol.com writes: Well, I explained that I was saving my mail on my PC on my very first query but, some people kept saying that I was taking a chance on AOL deleting them. I have better sense that to save any mail that I want to keep on the AOL server. No Way. Lloyd Lloyd- If have an email I absolutely want to be certain isn't "lost" I first save it on my PC and then save it to AOL. I figure if I don't have a hard drive crash it is safe on my computer and if I do I'm countin on AOL not to lose their copy at the very same time--redundancy of saved files is always a good thing. <g> Joan

Good Morning, I am currently in MA to watch a granddaughter in a play. I am accessing AOL mail through Internet Explorer. Whenever I try to open any of the Digest mail I get an error message. Does anyone know if this is an anomaly or if this is a permanent problem with Digest mail? Ruth Cherecwich

In a message dated 4/2/2006 9:15:42 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, DULCICH6@aol.com writes: We are not talking about saving on the AOL server. If you have created additional folders within the Saved on My PC file and then save to one of them, you will not have any trouble with losing your email. It is only if you are saving straight to the AOL-created default file. This is for AOL 9.0 ONLY. Sharon Well, I explained that I was saving my mail on my PC on my very first query but, some people kept saying that I was taking a chance on AOL deleting them. I have better sense that to save any mail that I want to keep on the AOL server. No Way. Lloyd

In a message dated 4/2/2006 9:07:34 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, StohlmanJas@aol.com writes: I have had the new computer for about 2 months and now suddenly these 'headings' are appearing at the bottom of my screen. Sorry, if I am not describing them too well - they are the subject headings of each email, at least the first word. To get rid of them I have to individually 'X' them all out. Does anyone know to what I am referring. Sorry if this isn't explained well enough. ,,,,,,,,,,,jane, Maryland ------ Jane, Not certain I understand what it is you are trying to explain. Any chance you want to send me a screen shot of what you are seeing? It almost sounds as if you are minimizing each email to the bottom of the screen. Sharon

Hi Listers: I don't believe that I now have one of the same problems that I had on my old computer - just ditched. I have had the new computer for about 2 months and now suddenly these 'headings' are appearing at the bottom of my screen. Sorry, if I am not describing them too well - they are the subject headings of each email, at least the first word. To get rid of them I have to individually 'X' them all out. Does anyone know to what I am referring. Sorry if this isn't explained well enough. ,,,,,,,,,,,jane, Maryland

In a message dated 4/2/2006 7:51:27 AM Eastern Standard Time, LloydLHite31@aol.com writes: I click Save on my PC. I have a folder in it named Saved mail. That is where my saved mail is, not on the aol server. I have been saving it this way off & on for several years and never had a problem loosing it. ---- Lloyd, We are not talking about saving on the AOL server. If you have created additional folders within the Saved on My PC file and then save to one of them, you will not have any trouble with losing your email. It is only if you are saving straight to the AOL-created default file. This is for AOL 9.0 ONLY. Sharon

In a message dated 4/2/2006 3:47:13 PM Eastern Standard Time, Bluetea54@aol.com writes: But if they can delete something on your computer..... They might not be going any place else now, but? Judy ---- Judy- When you use AOL you grant AOL a limited type of access to your computer to perform certain tasks. When you use the computer checkup and the spyware program they are checking and blocking various things they find on your computer. Only in rare cases does AOL become more invasive than that as to your computer--one example I can think of is when they changed all the settings on AOL users' computers to OFF for Microsoft's Windows Messenger as they were getting too many complaints about it. AOL did this before Microsoft issued Service Pack II which also changed the default setting to OFF. Joan