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How to solve AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) Error 102?

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Eliana Iris
How to solve AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) Error 102?

AOL Instant Messenger allows AOL users to send instant messages to anyone from their contacts list. It makes it easy to interact with people on a daily basis for those who have an AOL mail account. But while using AOL Instant Messenger, it is possible that you might face certain errors. One such error is 102. This error can arise during the installation of the program and can lead to the frequent shut down of this program. Give a call at the AOL customer service number anytime in case you are also facing the same error with AOL Instant Messenger.

To fix this issue, first you need to repair the registry entries associated with Error 102 as follows:

1. Go to the Start menu of your computer and type ‘command’ in the given search box but don’t press enter.

2. Press Ctrl and Shift together and then press enter.

3. This will show you a permission box where you have to select ‘Yes’.

4. After hitting ‘Yes’, you will see a black box where you have to type ‘regedit’ and press ‘enter’.

5. When you see the Registry Editor, select error ‘102’.

6. From the file menu, choose the ‘export’ option and in the save list, select the folder to save the AIM backup key.

7. Type the name of the backup and in the ‘Export Range’ box, choose the ‘selected branch’. After all the steps, click on ‘Save’ to save the changes.

Another method to resolve error 102 with AOL Instant Messenger is to uninstall and reinstall the messenger using the following steps:

1. On your system, go to the Start menu and then go to ‘Programs and Features’.

2. Now, locate the program associated with AOL error code 102 which might be available under the name column

3. Click on the AIM associated entry and then click ‘Uninstall’ or‘Change’.

4. Now, follow the steps shown on the screen to uninstall the error 102 associated program.

This is how you can try to fix AOL Instant Messenger error 102. In case you are not able to fix the error on your own, you can call at the AOL phone number. The certified technicians will diagnose the issue properly and they will then suggest you with the best troubleshooting techniques. The technicians are dedicatedly working round the clock. You will not have to wait any longer to get the perfect solution for all sorts of AOL issues.

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