First off, just because some idiot, who knows nothing more than what they see reading a computer screen, at AOHell tech support tells you to wipe out Windows and start from scratch, next time tell them to pack sand and stick it high up there. Ok? Wiping everything out like they told you was not the way to fix your computing difficulty. You should now thank them by canceling your AOL subscription and getting a real ISP through a local provider.
Likely you now just need to increase your screen size to 16 bit and 800 x 600 and, change the adapter refresh rate to Optimal.
Right-click an open space on your desktop; Point to Properties; Click the Settings tab; Use the slider and drop-down arrow to choose the lowest 16 bit color quality setting and screen resolution of 800 x 600, Click the Apply button, click the OK button.
Change the video adapter setting to Optimal by - Right-click an open space on your desktop; Point to Properties; Click the Settings tab; Click the lower Settings or Advanced button; Click the Adapter tab; Use the drop-down arrow beneath the Refresh Rate heading to choose Optimal; Click Apply; Click OK.
you'll have to re-install the modem software for your DSL service. make AOHell technical support help you do all this modem and AOL re-installation.
Windows ME is excellent and your computer may not be compatible with WinXP. In fact if you don't know much about working with computers, like the simple video settings mentioned above, or lack of a simple free firewall like Sygate, you would not want to try upgrading your operating system to XP or anything else.
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You need to be running a firewall like free Sygate from http://download.com - type, sygate, in the Search box, you must be on-line to register Sygate, that is if you're not using a firewalled Router on a Network or, have another third-party firewall like Sygate installed, to protect you and the Internet community from hackers, spammers and terrorist from using your computer for their own illicit needs while you're on-line? Especially if you have broadband. Or didn't the mindless dummies at AOL tell you that you must have a firewall to protect your computer's operating system?
Likely you now just need to increase your screen size to 16 bit and 800 x 600 and, change the adapter refresh rate to Optimal.
Right-click an open space on your desktop; Point to Properties; Click the Settings tab; Use the slider and drop-down arrow to choose the lowest 16 bit color quality setting and screen resolution of 800 x 600, Click the Apply button, click the OK button.
Change the video adapter setting to Optimal by - Right-click an open space on your desktop; Point to Properties; Click the Settings tab; Click the lower Settings or Advanced button; Click the Adapter tab; Use the drop-down arrow beneath the Refresh Rate heading to choose Optimal; Click Apply; Click OK.
you'll have to re-install the modem software for your DSL service. make AOHell technical support help you do all this modem and AOL re-installation.
Windows ME is excellent and your computer may not be compatible with WinXP. In fact if you don't know much about working with computers, like the simple video settings mentioned above, or lack of a simple free firewall like Sygate, you would not want to try upgrading your operating system to XP or anything else.
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You need to be running a firewall like free Sygate from http://download.com - type, sygate, in the Search box, you must be on-line to register Sygate, that is if you're not using a firewalled Router on a Network or, have another third-party firewall like Sygate installed, to protect you and the Internet community from hackers, spammers and terrorist from using your computer for their own illicit needs while you're on-line? Especially if you have broadband. Or didn't the mindless dummies at AOL tell you that you must have a firewall to protect your computer's operating system?
