AIM... the addiction... Who else is on AIM 24/7 only logging off to restart your computer?
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I have wireless internet, and no one uses my laptop but me. So, I pretty much leave my AIM on all the time. Right now, it says I have been signed on for 4 days 20 hours and 4 minutes. It is a bit addicting. It's just a convenient way for people to leave me messages when I am not around.\n\nI am kinda addicted to text messaging as well. I am just basically a loser.
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How about re"boot"ing your computer..\n\nOr letting your computer crash by throwing it out the window...!\n\nJust kidding...\n\nI know it's an addiction that's taken over your life, and you have realised that, just need to actually do it!\n\nIt's all about will piower and taking the next step...\n\nswitch it off, and don't return to it.\n\ngive yourself an hour / half an hour per day... put a timer on, and say THAT'S IT once it goes off...\n\nthere are better things in life you should be enjoying!\n\nGOODLUCK Buddy!
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I have to agree with them on AOL. They take over your computer in every way and suck up RAM, Disc space and browser space with all the crap they put on. Worst ever!
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Not lately. My hard drive got nuked, so now I'm on my daughter's machine. You know the one, it can only handle messenger, OR anything else? Messenger AND something else crashes it every time...
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Take a look at the free IM program called Trillian.  It takes the place of AIM, Yahoo, MSN, etc., all in one program. Plus it doesn't take over your computer like those over programs.
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I have the same problem! And... I have a lot of trouble signing in initially too... \n\nI reformatted my computer recently and re-downloaded AIM and it still has the same problems... I think its just their program. I stick to Yahoo! It works a lot better.
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My guy did that. I caught him flirting online and literally blew up on him. He got rid of the computer for about a month. Then when it did come back, any type of Instant Messenger was banned from our computer (it still is!). He promised to never erase the history file and I could "check up" on him whenever I wanted to. And he didn't go to any sites that would be considered questionable. It took time, but I was able to put it behind us. His willingness to be an open book helped me to trust him again. It was never an issue again, and that was many many years ago.
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XP/AIM does not keep logs by default.  People who keep AIM logs on purpose or by accident are ussually connecting to AIm through another program... such as Trillian for example.  Hope that help.
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hi heart of glass, was a bit of an online gambler meself... didn't see anyone about it but luckily managed to stop meself before it got too out of hand... What I found was by limiting my computer use to 2 hours per week, i no longer had time to spend when I logged on, just enough to answer emails... drastic I know... but think of the amount you've spent so far. That could have paid fer a nice holiday I bet. Anyway good luck.
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I always sign in invisible.  I learned my lesson on that one.  I just use it to keep up on when I get an e-mail.
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How can anybody possibly be bored with a computer. Actually - there's school tomorrow.\nGet To Bed!!  Night - Night ;-)
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This is an inherint defect in Y! Messenger.\n\nSometimes even after I log out of Yahoo Messenger, my friends tell me that I was showing online and not replying.\n\nIt only around 30-45 minutes later that Y! Logs me out.\n\nIncase, I dont logout but simply disconnect the internet then I am online for God knows how long. \n\nI have been amused by this , but there is no solution , so one has to just bear it.\n\nBut I found a way around. Now, what I do is I change my status to invisible and then logout. 99% it logs out because I get the offline messages too from my friends.\n\nCya
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It worked!! I've spent almost all afternoon/evening trying to get this irritating thing off my laptop! But there still is one tray icon with the tooltip "Virus Alert". And a small popup that says Your Computer is Infected! Critical System. Did any of you face the same problem?
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ur on level one. they want you to get off the computer and get a life. that is, of course, until you get to a higher level. where you're totally addicted and never get off the computer. you lucky they kicked you off. run now! get away while you still can!!! good luck!
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Yup, I am. Hehe.  Haven't done it overnight, it's taken me months to do it.  I just type fast and know where to look for things is all.  And since I sleep days and am up all night there is very little else to do but talk to friends on the computer and zone in front of the TV.  This world isn't geared for night owls.  I spend time here while in class too to keep me awake.
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Yep, I'm a full fledge addict. I'm addicted to:\nYouTube movies -  a lot of Nip/Tuck stuff\nYahoo Answers\nChecking Facebook\nLooking at random sites\nListening to music\nChecking MySpace\nChecking my email\nPlaying menial games\n\nI'll spend upwards of 3-5 hours a day on the computer/internet. I'm not sure how I got addicted, but I am working on cutting down my time on it drastically. I usually use it as a time killer when I should be studying. Gotta buckle down.
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On Yahoo Messenger: Click Messenger Menu -> Click Preferences. Go to General section of the Preferences Window and uncheck the Box saying When I start My Computer, Automatically start Yahoo Messenger!.\n\nFor AOL, go into General preferences in AIM and uncheck (disable) the Start AIM when Windows starts option.\n\nThis should do the trick.\n\n\nThanks,\nManish