AOL® Software

AOL downloads, installs, and updates on Members' computers software programs that are necessary to enable the features and functionality of the AOL experience. Depending on what AOL software you use (including which version of the of the AOL Online service that you use), the AOL software installed in connection with your use of AOL may include:

AOL client software (all versions up to and including AOL® 9.0 Security Edition and future versions which, depending on the version, may include the following components: AOL Connectivity Service, AOL Coach and autofixes, AOL Open Client Platform, Talkback (an error reporting feature), AOL System Information, and AOL® TopSpeed™); AOL® Instant Messenger™; AIM® Triton; AIM® Pro, Safety and Security Center, which may include among other software anti-spyware protection, anti-virus protection, and a firewall; AOL You've Got Pictures® Screensaver; AOL Deskbar; AOL Computer Check-Up; AOL® Explorer (browser software); AOL® Media Player; PC Optimizer; AOL® Total Care; AOL® Privacy Wall®; Xdrive® ; Active Security Monitor; various AOL toolbars for Microsoft® Internet Explorer and Firefox® browsers; AOL music services software (such as the AOL® Media Player and AOL® Music Now); and Radio@AOL.

Similarly, AOL provides other companies' software to support the features and functionality of the AOL Service (such as media players, and rich media experiences on the KOL® service and AOL® SuperBuddy™ icons). This software may include:

Adobe® Acrobat Reader® (document reader); Macromedia Flash®/Shockwave® (rich media applications); Microsoft® Internet Explorer; Quicktime® Media Player; RealPlayer® (media player); Pure Networks Port Magic; Viewpoint® Media Player (rich media application); and Windows® Media Player.

Last updated: 9/7/06