AIM messages freezing

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March 19, 2004 at 8:53 am #10667

DarkDazeX
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I’m using the latest 5.5 version havent had problems with it since I got it, however lately when I attempt to send messages to my buddies it freezes for about 15 seconds before finally sending, for every single message I send.. I know it’s not a major deal but incredibly annoying. Anyone have ideas?

I tried using 5.1, then 5.2, to no avail. I deleted my AIM cache, deleted my user names and still have the same problem on all accounts.

I’ve ran ad-aware, system mechanic, AVG, and norton in attempts to remove any sort of virus/spyware that may be hindering my messages.

I’m using Internet Explorer, Windows XP if that helps anything.

Any help is appreciated.
Thanx

March 19, 2004 at 9:02 am #82784

DarkDazeX
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Forgot to add I’m on a broadband connection .. not dial up.
Also I made to sure run the minimum amount of programs so as not to use up all my resources.
Still having stall issues when I send messages 🙁

March 19, 2004 at 1:22 pm #82782

RadioPunker
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maybe your computer’s RAM sucks, lol
I dunno weird, I think about it

March 19, 2004 at 3:15 pm #82780

David
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DarkDazeX: This sounds like you either:
a) Have some serious computer resource issues (Not enough RAM)
b) Have some connectivity issues (To AOL and the internet in general) or
c) Have something on your system that is bogging down your computer.

I’d suggest going the task manager and going to the ‘processes’ tab, if there is anything that is using more than 20% or your resources, figure out what it is and get rid of it ( as long as it’s not a system-required task)

March 22, 2004 at 5:37 pm #82783

DarkDazeX
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I usually check on task manager and average about 85-95 Idle Process. I’m guessing I just have RAM issues. Thanks for the help.

March 22, 2004 at 10:20 pm #82781

imcoolihaveanx
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I think I have the same problem as you. Whats happening with me is I dont talk to anyone for like 10 mins, then I try to look at someones profile and it just tries to load. So like 15 seconds or so goes by and the aim reconnect dialouge pops up and reconects me. I’ve been having this problem for about a month now and its really starting to get annoying. I have plenty of RAM though, so that cant be the problem.

March 24, 2004 at 2:47 am #82785

AtTheGates
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Hey

I’ve been having this exact same problem and tried everything darkdaze has. The only thing that seems to stop this is directly connecting to whoever your’e talking to. Other than that I have no idea what to do..

Somebody help! It drives me crazy

😡

March 24, 2004 at 6:22 pm #82779

matttren
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I think it’s a RAM issue, how much are you running? or maybe you have too many other programs open at the same time?

April 8, 2004 at 7:27 pm #82786

nijew
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Yeah, I’m having the same problem with my aim. Whenever I type a message and press send it stalls for about 10 seconds and then sends.
Also I have found the only way to get my aim working like it is supposed to is by directly connecting to the person I am talking to. I know that its not the amount of RAM I have because I have 384 MB which ahouls be way more than enough to smoothly run aim. Can someone please help me with this it is really getting annoying. Oh and its also not the connection speed because I have DSL, so I dont know what it is. Please help!
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