How to disable the AIM Today window in the newsest BETA

Anthony · Post by **Anthony** » Fri Dec 12, 2003 7:49 am

From the m_m forums.

CandidParadox wrote:For those folks who don't care to enter the registry (or would like a quick way to disable the AIM Today window):

Disable AIM Today Window (using *.reg file)
You can create a registry file (*.reg) to disable the AIM Today window 'automatically'. For Windows XP (and presumably 2000), you can copy/paste the following into a text file. Be sure to replace 'ScreenName1' (etc) with your screename!.
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Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\America Online\AOL Instant Messenger (TM)\CurrentVersion\Users\ScreenName1\Misc]
"ShowAimTodayWindow"=dword:00000000

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\America Online\AOL Instant Messenger (TM)\CurrentVersion\Users\ScreenName2\Misc]
"ShowAimTodayWindow"=dword:00000000


[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\America Online\AOL Instant Messenger (TM)\CurrentVersion\Users\ScreenName3\Misc]
"ShowAimTodayWindow"=dword:00000000
Then, rename the text file with a '.reg' extension. Double-click the reg file (click [yes]) and the AIM Today window will now be disabled for the screen names you specified! Keep this .reg file around if you think you might need it in the future.

Hopefully that helps!
- cp

Dice599 · Post by **Dice599** » Fri Dec 12, 2003 8:33 am

is the new beta as bad as 5.5?
and in this new beta you can't go into preferences and uncheck the box that says "Start AIM Today when AIM starts?

Anthony · Post by **Anthony** » Fri Dec 12, 2003 11:00 am

I don't see anything bad about 5.5, other then the fact it's loaded with trash, but it still works perfectly fine.

And no you can't. Why would I post this if you could?

Dice599 · Post by **Dice599** » Fri Dec 12, 2003 12:45 pm

ya never know why some people do things

Master Jedi · Post by **Master Jedi** » Fri Dec 12, 2003 1:16 pm

Dice599 wrote:ya never know why some people do things

We've already established that Anthony isn't one of those run-of-the-mill idiots who don't deserve to use a computer. He's definitely bright enough to look in the preferences.

Dice599 · Post by **Dice599** » Fri Dec 12, 2003 5:41 pm

i know, he's a good and smart guy...but i get so used to 'run-of-the-mill' idiots around here....and i dont consider myself to be one either but i do stupid shit all the time.

Anthony · Post by **Anthony** » Fri Dec 12, 2003 6:52 pm

Master Jedi wrote:
Dice599 wrote:ya never know why some people do things
We've already established that Anthony isn't one of those run-of-the-mill idiots who don't deserve to use a computer. He's definitely bright enough to look in the preferences.

Yes he is.

nmrim · Post by **nmrim** » Fri Dec 12, 2003 7:51 pm

PhaseDMA wrote:
Master Jedi wrote:
Dice599 wrote:ya never know why some people do things
We've already established that Anthony isn't one of those run-of-the-mill idiots who don't deserve to use a computer. He's definitely bright enough to look in the preferences.
Yes he is.

are you agreeing with the 'run-of-the-mill idiots' part?

Anthony · Post by **Anthony** » Fri Dec 12, 2003 8:41 pm

Yes that's what I meant... You mess everything up...

Jon8RFC · Post by **Jon8RFC** » Mon Dec 15, 2003 7:13 pm

There's an easier way to do this and you don't have to worry about multiple screen names because it's taken care of at the source. I figured it out and posted here-
http://middleman.krunchsoftware.com/for ... &f=7&t=516

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