Aol against comcast cable

kristintf · 08-22-2004, 08:23 AM

Ok, I have had so many problems with my computer after I switched to cable. Mainly because of junk downloaded via spy ware, ad ware ,a Trojan virus…….. all that pesky stuff.
Now I believe I have gotten that all fixed. Or at least I hope so.

I have been having a problem with some of my software that needs Internet access automatically opening the aol sign on screen and wanting to go through aol to get access. Even though I am already online through cable. I am not ready to delete entirely aol from my computer, Mainly because of saved e mail. Is there a way to set my cable assess as my default connection and that I only use aol when I need to.( It came in real handy when explorer kept shutting down on me and the only way to get on to this forum was through aol’s dial-up.
Thanks
Kristin

**johnwill** · 08-22-2004, 09:56 AM

I'd archive the saved email and get rid of AOL, you'll be much happier.

As far as the other infections, a good firewall will be a huge help.

kristintf · 08-22-2004, 10:56 AM

Thanks, I have gotten all the other stuff taken care of and have fire wall and I am guessing everything needed to stay as safe as it is possible.
Still would like to know how to get software to recognize cable connection and not aol.

kristintf · 08-23-2004, 12:01 PM

How do I save all Aol Mail. I know its saved on my harddrive but will it not go if I remove AOL?

08-22-2004, 08:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
kristintf Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 26 OS: winXP	Aol against comcast cable Ok, I have had so many problems with my computer after I switched to cable. Mainly because of junk downloaded via spy ware, ad ware ,a Trojan virus…….. all that pesky stuff. Now I believe I have gotten that all fixed. Or at least I hope so. I have been having a problem with some of my software that needs Internet access automatically opening the aol sign on screen and wanting to go through aol to get access. Even though I am already online through cable. I am not ready to delete entirely aol from my computer, Mainly because of saved e mail. Is there a way to set my cable assess as my default connection and that I only use aol when I need to.( It came in real handy when explorer kept shutting down on me and the only way to get on to this forum was through aol’s dial-up. Thanks Kristin

08-22-2004, 09:56 AM	#2 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,921 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	I'd archive the saved email and get rid of AOL, you'll be much happier. As far as the other infections, a good firewall will be a huge help. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

08-22-2004, 10:56 AM	#3 (permalink)
kristintf Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 26 OS: winXP	thanks, Thanks, I have gotten all the other stuff taken care of and have fire wall and I am guessing everything needed to stay as safe as it is possible. Still would like to know how to get software to recognize cable connection and not aol.

08-23-2004, 12:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
kristintf Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 26 OS: winXP	How to save.... How do I save all Aol Mail. I know its saved on my harddrive but will it not go if I remove AOL?