How to Install AIM (America Online Instant Messenger):
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1) Launch "Internet Explorer" (or any other internet browser)
2) Type "aim.com" in the address bar (located on the top) and press enter.
3) Click "Install Now" in the AIM window.
4) Click "Run" on the popup window.
5) Click "Run" on the popup window. (Accept any security warnings that may appear)
6) Wait for download to finish
7) Click "I Agree"
8) Wait for installation to finish
9) Leave the two check boxes blank (AOL Toolbar and AIM Today, blank) and click "Continue"
10) Click "Launch"
11) Click "Get a Screen Name" on the AIM application.
12) Select "Create a Screen Name" and click "Continue"
13) Fill in your information and click "Submit"
14) Go back to the AIM application and type in your new screen name under "Screen Name" and password under "Password"
15) Choose any of the options if you wish
16) Click "Sign In"
17) Click "Cancel" in the "Importing to Your Buddy List"
18) Right Click "AIM Bots" and click "Delete" (You will not need them)
19) Click "Yes"
20) You are now complete

How to Add Buddies to AIM:
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1) In the bottom of the AIM application, click the "+/-" button.
2) Click "Add Buddy"
3) Fill in the information and click "Save"
4) Repeat steps 1-3 to add more buddies

How to talk on AIM:
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1) In the buddy window of the AIM application, double click (a quick two left clicks) on the buddy you want to talk with
2) Type your message in the box below.
3) Hit "Enter" on the keyboard or click "Send" on the bottom right of the window.
4) Repeat steps 2-3 to send more messages.

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Last Updated: 6/12/07