AIM Keeps Unexpectedly Closing

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AIM Keeps Unexpectedly Closing

For some reason AIM "unexpectedly" has to close about every five minutes. I've only had this PowerBook for a few weeks now and this is the only problem I'm having. I've tried downloading and redownloading and nothing's doing the trick. I read of a couple other people having the same problem. Any suggestions?

Here's the message I keep getting.

Date/Time: 2005-06-24 14:59:27.143 -0400
OS Version: 10.4.1 (Build 8B15)
Report Version: 3

Command: AOL Instant Messenger (SM)
Path: /Users/michaelscollins/Desktop/AOL Instant Messenger (SM)/Contents/MacOS/AOL Instant Messenger (SM)
Parent: WindowServer [56]

Version: 4.7 (1333)

Any help would be appreciated.

Posted on Jun 24, 2005 1:05 PM

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Answer 1

Jun 24, 2005 1:12 PM in response to thestatecoop

In your energy settings is your hard drive set to sleep, sometimes that can casue AIM to reboot. Also does it close or just log out?

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Answer 2

thestatecoop Author

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Jun 25, 2005 11:48 AM in response to Jonthan Forde

No I get a message like this:

The problem has unexpectly had to close.

Mac OS X and other applications are not affected.

Click Try Again to temporarily restore the application's default settings and open it again. Click Report to see more details or send a report to Apple.

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Answer 3

ApolloYK

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Jun 26, 2005 9:21 PM in response to thestatecoop

When I used AIM it used to crash on me pretty regularly. AIM for mac hasn't been updated for quite a while - I would recommend switching to a different chat client (although keep AIM because the direct IM and file transfer stuff can be unreliable on other programs). I personally use Adium, although iChat is perfectly good. Hth

- O

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Answer 4

Jun 26, 2005 10:19 PM in response to thestatecoop

That is weird, the best thing I can think of is either some problem now that its on 10.4. If you live near a Genius bar maybe run it by them if you have time. iChat is essentially a replacement AIM and as a Apple product it works great.

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Answer 5

Aug 15, 2005 9:38 AM in response to thestatecoop

Did you ever solve this problem? My daughter is experiencing the same problem on her new 14" iBook.

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Answer 6

Oct 14, 2005 8:19 AM in response to thestatecoop

Have you turned some fonts of? AIM needs Helvetica to run properly, although you would be getting a different message as far as I know. Worth checking.

ChangeAgent

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Answer 7

Oct 14, 2005 4:35 PM in response to thestatecoop

have you installed any new software? repair the permissions. use ichat with your AIM account thats what i do

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Answer 8

Oct 16, 2005 4:00 AM in response to thestatecoop

Give iChat a try (with an AIM account).

I'm sure this problem will no longer exist. Besides, if your buddies have mic and one mac user has a webcam you could find yourselves videoconferencing.

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Answer 9

Oct 16, 2005 6:05 PM in response to thestatecoop

If you have a powerbook with the scroll enabled trackpad, you can't use it while using aim. If you try to do a double finger scroll(left or right) while using aim, it will instantly crash.

Hope this resolves it,

Louis

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Answer 10

BGreg

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Oct 16, 2005 7:53 PM in response to thestatecoop

Like others I stopped using AIM as it would crash. I use iChat, which works fine, and others I know like Adium.

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Answer 11

Oct 16, 2005 10:04 PM in response to BGreg

Hi, That is strange that AIM keeps quitting on you. I agree though with using iChat, or Adium. I prefer Adium because it is easily modified and constantly being updated. iChat is a very good program however, along with having the voice chat capability. But the main thing is that both are much better than AIM in looks, and functionality.

- Shawn

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Answer 12

Oct 17, 2005 7:22 PM in response to Shawn Woods

This keeps happening to me too, I definitely understand the frustration! Have you tried not using the scolling device on the mouse? Does that help? I guess ichat works but I prefer the familiarity of AIM. Please let me know if you find a real solution, I would really appreciate it!! Thanks

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Answer 13

Oct 17, 2005 8:37 PM in response to Kimberly Barton

Hi Kimberly, and welcome to the forums.

You too should give iChat a try. It's just AIM but with a neater skin. And will allow you to video-chat with you PC buddies, which isn't an option if you try to use the AIM version for macs. You will need a webcam though (to videochat - this is a must but is worth it).

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jnr

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Oct 18, 2005 12:15 AM in response to thestatecoop

thestatecoop,
this happened to me all the time when i first purchased my Powerbook. i finally gave up and decided to use safari with my AIM accounts. it works really well if not better. the only thing i dont like is how my buddy lists merged but you get used to it. i think it is because AIM has not been updated for mac in FOREVER! give ichat a try.

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Answer 15

Oct 18, 2005 3:53 AM in response to jnr

i finally gave up and decided to use safari with my AIM accounts.

huh?

You're right though, mac versions of the messengers haven't been updated for looooong time. Take Yahoo Messenger for example.

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