How to Stop Advertisements in AOL Instant Messenger

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Go to Cuban Aftermath's AIM ad hack site and download the latest release of AIM ad-hack.

   By default, AIM ad hack will block installation of the AIM web browser, AIM toolbar, Weather Bug, and Wild Tangent and it will also block the installation of most other software included with AIM. , , It will allow you to switch ads off entirely. ,, The name of the section varies by router manufacturer but it should be easy enough to find; you might have to dig through your router's menu to find it.
   
   When you find the section in your router, you will need to look for “website blocking/filtering" or “URL blocking/filtering" Make sure to enable website/URL blocking if it isn’t enabled already.
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   Step 2: Open the installer.

   You might be prompted to reboot your router; this is normal.
   
   You can now use AIM without the annoying ads.
   
   Your router will filter out and block the ads from reaching PC’s connected to your router.
   
   Software-based firewalls with customizable filtering rules like Zone Alarm work as well.
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   Step 3: Accept the agreement.

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   Step 4: Choose what you want installed.

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   Step 5: The installer will then connect to the internet to download and install AIM

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   Step 6: but it will modify the AIM client so that ads are not downloaded (yes

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   Step 7: it doesn't just hide the ads

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   Step 8: it removes them.)

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   Step 9: Once the Ad-Hack is installed

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    Step 10: open the preferences and open the ads tab

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    Step 11: you will notice an option that doesn't come with AIM by default in the ads tab.

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    Step 12: Enjoy the fully featured ad free version of AOL Instant Messenger!

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    Step 13: Log into your router and in the router menu there should be a section listed as “block websites (Netgear)

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    Step 14: filters (Dlink)

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    Step 15: internet filter

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    Step 16: etc.‿.

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    Step 17: Add (without quotes) “www.aim.com/redirects/*" and click on apply/ok/etc.

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