AOL window resizing problem

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AOL window resizing problem

When reading AOL Mail (10.3.7)the mail window defaults to a small size. When the window is resized to make larger, so that the content can be viewed, the scroll bars don't change, keeping the content the same size. This is really a problem when viewing a photo or html object. Did not have this problem prior to loading Leopard.

Powerbook G4, Mac OS X (10.5)

Posted on Nov 1, 2007 9:31 PM

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Answer 1

ali brown

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Feb 14, 2008 5:43 PM in response to cyanjanin

Hi cyanjanin And Other Members!

See this AOL Announcement Important Message for users who have installed Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard).

Enjoy!

ali b

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Answer 2

HOT501s

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Nov 2, 2007 11:45 AM in response to cyanjanin

ALSO - you will find that "Preferences" in AOL, when you select it - crashes AOL. AOL has no clue and no solutions at this time.

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Answer 3

Nov 5, 2007 8:17 PM in response to cyanjanin

Having the exact same problems as above. Seems like an issue to me. Is an AOL fix or an Apple fix?

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Answer 4

Nov 10, 2007 2:26 PM in response to WrongCoaster

Since AOL for Mac OS X (v 10.3.7) is over 2 years old, the application is very outdated. The problems with AOL first started with Tiger when the program would crash every time you try to quit.

Then when AOL updated their member directory and moved it to the web, the program crashes anytime you try and view a profile generated from AIM. This is mainly due to the outdated Netscape browser used in the AOL application.

I can view mail under Leopard, but the Preferences crash the program. AOL now presents a message about Leopard regarding the inability to read mail, preference window crashing, attachment button missing from mail, etc.

It seems AOL abandoned the Mac years ago since the Application is so outdated.

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Answer 5

Nov 14, 2007 6:26 PM in response to cyanjanin

I installed Leopard on (2) iMac G5 desktops. AOL did not work on the first Mac with no internet access or mail functionality. For my wife who has been an AOL user since EWorld('94) dried up it was traumatic. I downloaded the AOL Service Assistant from the (help.aol.com using Safari) support site to set up MAC mail. Mac mail worked after I configured the SMTP SSL link and all AOL mail, address book, new and old mail was ported to Mac Mail. I then downloaded the latest version of the AOL Client from the AOL support site. Wow, I have full AOL functionality and content, the only issue is a small area to read and compose email. Each log in has a pop up message with AOL Leopard issues and work around's. It seems a fresh copy of the AOL Client worked for me.

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Answer 6

Feb 7, 2008 8:08 PM in response to HOT501s

Have any of you figured out anything to solve the problem with AOL quitting when you go to "Preferences". I know there been a announcement of a work around by going to "AOL mail" and getting into the Preferences that way but I'm either not smart enough to do that or it just doesn't work. Is there another route into AOL preferences that won't quit AOL.
I know you guys out there can help me with this.

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