How to Use a Different Browser While Logged on to AOL | Getting Internet Explorer Free | Using AOL
Some AOL users experience problems using our
Web site. We recommend you use a DIFFERENT BROWSER than the one built into
AOL to avoid these glitches. Our recommendation is Internet Explorer (IE).
How to Use a Different BROWSER While Logged on to AOL
(We recommend you PRINT THIS PAGE)
Follow the steps below to activate your AOL account and
use a different browser to enter ICLE's Web site.
- Logon to AOL as you usually do.
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Minimize AOL (In the top right corner of your monitor there are three
small boxes, click on the
,
to minimize the browser)
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On your regular computer screen you may have a small blue "e" for
Internet
Explorer (IE)
Browser, or capital "N," for
Netscape
Navigator
Browser (we recommend using Internet Explorer).
- Select the one you have and double-click to open the browser.
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The IE Browser has an ADDRESS line to enter a Web site address.
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The Netscape Navigator Browser has a LOCATION line to enter
a Web site address.
If you need assistance with settings or have any other
problems using our Web site, please email us at icle@umich.edu or
call (877) 229-4350 and ask for technical services.
Getting Internet Explorer Free
You can get an up-to-date version of IE as a free add-on
to your current AOL system. To do this, Use Keyword: Microsoft from
the America Online main menu. You will be able to download IE, which
will bring you the latest and most convenient World Wide Web browser
technology.
Using AOL
It is possible to use AOL with our site. If you are having
problems, you may have an out-of-date version of AOL and the America
Online Browserand it may be time to consider an upgrade. If you
are using an older version of AOL, you can get a free software upgrade
on AOL.
Download AOL 9.0. AOL 9.0 enhances AOL's speed and layout
and includes a new browser that is specially geared toward AOL users.
To get the upgrade go to Keyword: Upgrade.
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