Publisher's Description
From AOL:
You asked, we listened, and now we're delivering the goods. The classic all-in-one AOL software is back with this better-than-ever update. AOL Desktop 9.7 features enhanced browser performance and search bar, easier access to favorite websites like Facebook and Pandora, a streamlined installer with a new look and ultra-helpful messaging, and MyBenefits, a personalized destination for AOL Members that offers a variety of easy-to-use, member-exclusive benefits. We've also left plenty of space for AOL favorites like Mail and AIM, and added single-click contact sharing on social media sites like Twitter and Facebook. allowing you to easily share content via Facebook, Twitter, Lifestream, email, and IM.
What's new in this version:
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All versions:
2.0 starsout of 101 votes
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Current version:
2.6 starsout of 7 votes
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"Colorfull!"
Version: AOL Desktop 9.7
Pros
Fast and very micky mouse easy!
Cons
Cant seem to get pages to stay full page
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"Takes over the computer, loads slowly, crashes..oops!"
Version: AOL Desktop 9.7
Pros
Been with AOL since the beginning and too much trouble to change provider at this point. Easy to use when working well in previous versions.
Cons
Takes up too many KB when loaded and doesn't play well with other programs.
Summary
Strongly considering switching providers after all the years of using it.
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"Stay away from 9.7"
Version: AOL Desktop 9.7
Pros
so far its Pro free
Cons
seems to me im having trouble with my email, i went to look at the 2012 movie reviews on aol''s welcome (home) screen and the page came up (after waiting) longer than usual and it was all code. reloaded and got some pictures and the rest, yep, all code..
Summary
not much to say, maybe the released it to early, still got some buggies to work out..
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"I love AOL's Desktop format."
Version: AOL Desktop 9.7
Pros
Very easy to understand.
Cons
It could be a bit easier to navigate thru the help content
Summary
I highly recommend this version
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"Major Improvement !!"
Version: AOL Desktop 9.7
Pros
Screen display much improved.
Cons
Help on Options still difficult to navigate.
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"Don't like the email"
Version: AOL Desktop 9.7
Pros
Like the content.
Cons
The email reading area is far to small.
Summary
Would probably use it it the email on AOL was a more like Yahoo as far as the reading area being much larger...
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"I would not recommend 9.7."
Version: AOL Desktop 9.7
Pros
no pros for this.
Cons
It conflicts with my program. I'm uninstalling and putting back the 9.6. This one sucks.
Summary
Its slowing my computer down. I Do Not recommend.
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