How to Get AOL Instant Messenger Without Parent's Permission

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Sign up for an account at the AIM website.

   Click the "Get a Screen Name" link and create your new AIM account.
   
   Choose a screen name and put in your basic information including birth date--you should be at least 13 years old.
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   Step 2: Use AIM Express instead of downloading the messenger software.

   Go to the AIM Express website to chat online without having to download anything onto your computer. , Click the "Tools" option in your browser's tool bar and click "Internet Options." Delete the browsing history or cookies. , Use your account to sign in on his or her computer and chat with your buddies. , Set it to never sign in automatically and never open at start-up.
   
   Many computers come pre-loaded with AIM so it's not unusual to see the icon in the program files.
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   Step 3: Delete your Internet history after you use AIM

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   Step 4: and even AIM Express

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   Step 5: so no one can see which websites you've visited.

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   Step 6: Use AIM at a friend's house if you don't have a computer or can't use the computer for chatting.

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   Step 7: Download AIM and change the settings so the program won't pop up automatically when you turn on the computer.

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