Restore your backed-up AOL files

If you have uninstalled, then reinstalled the AOL software you will need to restore the backed-up files on the desktop.

To do this, please follow the steps below:

1. Double-click the AOL Saved PFC folder on your desktop.

2. Double-click the AOL folder corresponding to the version of AOL you uninstalled (if in doubt, choose the most recently created folder).

3. Right-click the organize folder and click Copy. If you are using AOL 9.0 VR open the organise folder and copy the entire contents.

4. Find the folder containing your newly installed version of AOL (the folder name you made note of when reinstalling AOL, above). This will be called something like C:Program Files/AOL 8.0. So for example, double-click My Computer, then double-click your C drive and double-click Program Files. Finally, right-click the appropriate folder (e.g. AOL 8.0) and choose Paste. If you are using AOL 9.0 VR double-click on the AOL 9.0 VR folder and locate the Shortcut to organise folder. Double-click this folder and paste the contents of your backup folder into this.

5. When prompted whether you want to replace files, click Yes. Now you can double-click the AOL icon on your desktop and sign on as normal.