Aim Music Link Plugin Problems, if it doesn’t show up or repeats music playing

History

Aim Music Link is a plugin developed by AOL Developer Greg. The function of this plugin is to display the music title and artist inside your AIM Status. Each time you switch to another song, the plugin will change your AIM status to the title of that song. Originally in 2007, there was an issue where AIM Music Link did not display the song that was supposed to play.

During that time the author updated the plugin and recommended everyone to upgrade their AIM version to Aim 6.5. However, in 2009, the latest versions of AIM are Aim 6.9 and Aim 7.0. This issue has been fixed during that time.

Do you have Aim 7?

The latest version of AIM that includes plugin support is Aim 6.9. As for Aim 7.0, during the development stages of Aim 7.0, the program authors decided to remove plugin support. Because of this, AIM Music Link will not function.

You will have to wait until AIM Developers add plugin support back inside the program.Keep in mind, Aim 7.0′s is trying to “loose weight”, so to speak, by reducing the program’s resources. Whether it really uses less resources from Aim 6.9 is up for debate but that’s another post. Plugins may return, but they do tack onto the resources of the program.

Problems

• Do You Have Aim Music Link Installed?
• Do you have Aim 6.9 installed and not 7.0?

If you answered NO to any of these questions, you must reinstall Aim 6.9 for this plugin to work.  The plugin supports a wide range of music programs. You can change settings for this plugin through AIM. Open

Aim 6.9 and click to access Music Link’s settings:

• Click View
• Hover over Plugins
• Click AIM Music Link

From here you can change the options of how you want Music Link to be displayed.

In my experience, Music Link works best with these multimedia players: Winamp, Foobar, and iTunes 8. It does support all the major music players but there have been cases where someone complains that it’s not working. Generally with Aim Music Link 4.1.0.0 you should not have any problems with status messages not showing up.

If AIM is already open and you open your music player, your status message will not auto update with the song you are playing. Remember it only updates the status when you change your song.

How To Get Aim Wimzi on Facebook Workaround

Aim Wimzi is now on Facebook. Follow the instructions below!

Official Wimzi Application

The Official Aim Wimzi Application is now setup at Facebook

Customized Wimzi Application

Customize your Aim Wimzi with your own graphics here!

1. Copy and Paste the Following Code below into your Facebook HTML BOX.

<fb:swf swfsrc="YOUR KEY GOES HERE" width=190 height=275 imgsrc="http://i13.tinypic.com/4uxcsd4.jpg"/>

2. Go to Aim Wimzi

3. Click No for Location Check

4. Click Code

5. Choose Flash

6. Copy and Paste Your Embed Code in Notepad

The Screenshot below shows what you should be highlighting.

 

http://o.aolcdn.com/aim/web-aim/wimzi.swf?appKey=12345678s&theme=morningmist

 

 

7. COPY the Highlighted text

8. On Facebook, PASTE the text over where it says: YOUR KEY GOES HERE

9. Now Save and your done!

In Facebook, your code should look similar to this.

<fb:swf swfsrc="http://o.aolcdn.com/aim/web-aim/wimzi.swf?appKey=12345678&theme=morningmists" width=190 height=275 imgsrc=" http://i13.tinypic.com/4uxcsd4.jpg" />

Thanks to aniarkanityinc@aim.com for the tip.

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How to edit your buddy info even without downloading AIM

Are you trying to edit your buddy info with the new AIM 7.3?
Please CLICK HERE for NEW Information!

 
So your one of the few people who can’t download AIM because your at school, or work, or you just don’t know how to. You can still edit your buddy info without downloading anything. Here’s how to do it.

How to Edit Buddy Info on Meebo

• Sign in your AIM Screen name at Meebo.com
• Click on Your Screen Name at the left
• Click Set Profile
• Type Your Profile.

How to Edit Buddy Info on Aim Express

• Sign in your AIM Screen name at Aim Express
• Click on Menu
• Click My Buddy Info
  
• Type Your Profile.

How to Edit Buddy Info with Aim 6.8

• Click Edit
• Click My Buddy Info
• Type your Buddy Info
• Save!

How to Edit Buddy Info with Aim 5.9

• Click My Aim
• Click Edit Profile
• Type your Profile
• Save!

How to Edit Buddy Info on a Mac

• Download iChat
• Download iProfile [*Note: Doesn't work with OSX Tiger]
• Download Adium

How to Change the Screen Name Colors in Aim 6

If  you have Aim 7?
Click here to change screen name color!

Some people might not like the screen name colors in Aim 6, and may want it to be red and blue, or blue and green. Here’s a quick guide on how to change the colors of your screen name and to change the colors of other people’s screen name.

To change Your Screen Name colors in Aim 6

Navigate to the directory below. Depending on your Version of Aim. If you can’t find it, upgrade to the latest version of aim at aim.com

Please note that # represents your AIM version. You must manually locate this directory through Windows Explorer. Simply copying and pasting the path below will not work. The path below applies to any Aim 6 version, including Aim 6.8 and Aim 6.9.

C:\Program Files\AIM6\services\
imApp\ver6_#_#_#\content\im\default.css

• Open the default.css file in C:\windows\notepad.exe
• Scroll down to .localname
• Next You will have to Find an HTML Color Value to input.
• Visit Colors, and select a color.
• Notice the 6 digit code combination at the top.
• This Code is what you will type under local name.

.localName {

font:12px Arial;

color:#D73306;

}

• Highlight over the Color Code. In this example it is #D73306
• Type the Color Code from the Website that you chose.
• Put a ‘#’ before the code and make sure there is a ‘;’ after your code

.localName {

font:12px Arial;

color:#000000;

}

• Press File > Save

To Change the Screen Name Color of the person you IM.

In default.css find any .remote name

.remoteName0 {

font:12px Arial;

color:#0F0595;

}

• Change the color by inserting a color value just like you did above.

Other .remoteName deal with the color of screen names in chatrooms. You can change any of these screen name colors the same way you did before. These colors will be given to people at random so do not expect to see much changes unless you drastically changed them all.

Aim ScreenName Suspended on Aim 6.0?

Is AOL Going to Suspend Your Screen Name If Its Not Active?

If your on a Sidekick and your friends have told you that if you don’t send a certain message to 20 people your screen name would get suspended. Please click here!

What Does it Mean When Your Aim Account Is Suspended?

When your Aim Account is suspended, you will not be able to sign into AIM at all and will be blocked from receiving email. Unfortunately the chances of getting your account reinstated and turn back on is slim and for the most part, people never get it turned back on. Recently however, AOL has been sending out emails when your account gets suspended so that you are informed before attempting to sign on.

Can I Unsuspend My Account?

Unsuspending an account is very rare, and doesn’t happen very often, but its not impossible. Paid AOL screen names can restore service by calling AOL and someone will be able to inform you as to why your account was suspended.

Suggestions

One of my commenters, ikeism, gave a tip on how to reinstate your Aim account if it gets suspended for no reason. Aim accounts appear to get suspended for seemingly no reasons at all. Its suspected your account may be comprimised and used to send spam, although I believe someone with access is deliberately suspended accounts. ikeism suggested you call AOL at  (800) 827-3338 and choose the option that you want to sign up for a AOL. When you get connected to customer support, tell them that your willing to pay to get your account back on. They will look into why it got suspended and then reactivate you. They gave another number 888-758-0297 that you can call if your screen names were to get suspended again.

If you find other legit ways of unsuspending screen names please comment below.

Aim Express Problems and Issues

The most issues people have with AimExpress is the Popup Blocker message. Follow the workarounds in this post in order to fix this problem. After you have tried each and every workaround and it still doesn’t work please post a comment for additional assistance.

Below is a series of Workarounds for the following message:

You have successfully logged into Aim Express. However, we are unable to launch your Buddy List because you have Popup blocking enabled. Please disable the Popup blocker or add the *.aimexpress.aol.com and aimexpress.aol.com domain to the allowed white list.

Workaround #1

Start Internet Explorer

–Press ALT+T
–Click Internet Options
–Click Privacy
–Click Settings

Type the following addresses one by one

*.aim.com
*.aol.com
*.aimexpress.aol.com
*.aimexpress.aim.com
aimexpress.aol.com

–Set Popup Blocker to Medium and your done
–Close the Browser and Restart Internet Explorer

Workaround #2

Head to aimexpress.aol.com and hold CTRL the entire time until the buddy list Pops Up.

Workaround #3

Open Mozilla Firefox 2.0

–Press ALT+T
–Click Options
–Click Content
–Click on Exceptions to the right of Block Popups

Type and Allow the following addresses one by one:

*.aim.com
*.aol.com
*.aimexpress.aol.com
*.aimexpress.aim.com
aimexpress.aol.com

Workaround #4

Sign in at beta.webmail.aol.com OR meebo.com OR ebuddy.com OR meetro.com

I personally recommend meebo.com, if you sign up it will also log conversations.
beta.webmail.aol.com has AIM on the right sidebar.

If you have tried all 3 Workarounds and don’t want to use sites like Meebo.com to sign onto Aim, read the extra information below.

1. Do you have Anti-Virus installed?
Check your Anti-Virus firewall to see if its blocking popups or websites. Disable your Anti-Virus all together and test if Aim Express loads up. If it works, then your Anti-Virus is blocking the Aim Express website and you will have to consult your owner’s manual on how to allow popups for certain sites. This also include anti-spyware and other applications that are made to protect your computer from spyware.

2. Do you have toolbars installed?
You might have the Google Toolbar installed and it may be blocking popups. Please be sure to disable the popup blocker in Google Toolbar and try again. If you have other toolbars in IE, press ALT+V and Click Toolbars. Check and make sure that these toolbars have their popup blocker disabled or you can also uninstall the toolbar. Every major toolbar for Internet Explorer including AOL, Google, and Yahoo, have a popup blocker.

3. Do you have Javascript Disabled?
Sometimes Aim Express will popup successfully but Aim Express will not load the buddy list. If you have disabled scripts or your under a user account with the least amount of privileges, Aim Express will fail to load the javascript neccessary to launch it. Make sure you disable any script blocking programs and extensions in your browser and try again.

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Template.HTML Copyright and Confidentiality Notice Fix for Aim 6

New Workaround Found

Updated: August 20, 2008

You can try the suggestion provided by Botched.

File Name:    template.html

*************************************************************

 C O P Y R I G H T  A N D  C O N F I D E N T I A L I T Y  N O T I C E 

***********************************************************
Copyright (c) 2007 AOL LLC.  All rights reserved. This software contains valuable confidential and proprietary
information of AOL LLC. and is subject to applicable* licensing agreements. Unauthorized reproduction, transmission
or distribution of this file and its contents is a violation of applicable laws.

A O L  C O N F I D E N T I A L

***********************************************************

Workaround Suggested By Botched

Please follow the steps in order as they appear below:

• 1) Manually Locate the folder:

C:\Program Files\AIM6\services\imApp\ver6_#_#_#\content\im

Note that ver6_#_#_# represents your version number of AIM. It will change each time you upgrade AIM. Simply copying and pasting this path into Windows Explorer will not work.

You must manually go to this folder starting with “My Computer” for Windows XP or “Computer” for Windows Vista. Click on your C:\ Drive  and follow the path as it is shown in step one. You need to end up at a folder called “im” to find the file. Otherwise you can optionally search for the file named “template.html” by clicking Search in Windows Explorer (not Internet Explorer).

• 2) Right Click Template.html (icon should be a page with an e)
• 3) Click Properties
• 3) Click Change
• 4) Select Notepad
• 5) Click OK Twice

Workaround #2 by Spork

• 1) Start Internet Explorer
• if it’s IE7, hit the ALT key
• 2) Click on Tools
• 3) Click on Internet Options
• 4) Click on the Advanced Tab
• 5) Click on the Reset button

If you’re running an older version then IE7, maybe click on Restore Defaults button.

Parental Controls for Aim

Recently there’s been a flurry of questions regarding parental controls for Aim. So lets go through some different ways you can actually block or limit access to Aim. I’m sure your kids will hate you.

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AIM Weeworld Problems and Issues

Not many issues arise with Weeworld Icons but they still persist. Support for this product is scarce and often times hard to find. So here’s a little breakdown on how to fix some of the problems you might have.

You are not Eligible to Create a Weeworld Account

If you receive the message that you are unable to make an account or that you are not eligible to create a Weeworld Account, it means that you are under the age of 13. Once you are 13 years old this message will no longer appear.

How to create an Aim WeeWorld Icon
–Navigate to the Website Aim.Weeworld.com
–Follow the Steps, when your done push Finish.
–After you choose your background you MUST push APPLY
–You will be redirected and it will be applied as your icon.

Lets briefly explain the problems that users have with Aim Weeworld. First and foremost you must install Adobe Flash in order for it to work. You can download Adobe Flash and click Get Adobe Flash Player. If you tell your browser to block flash scripts it will not load. Also, Aim Weeworld uses Javascript, so you must also be able to run Javascript to let things work correctly.

Keep this in mind, Aim Weeworld Updates around a major holiday or month. This is when the majority of issues arise as your icon gets reset to something else. For instance, my icon gets reset to a man holding a baseball. You can still fix your icon several ways.

Changing Icon back to WeeWorld Icon.
–Simply navigate to Aim.Weeworld.com
–Go Through Each Step and reselect the same features.
–Click Finish and Click APPLY.

Now if this worked correctly your icon should change back to your Weemee, but some of you will see your icon show up blank or with a red X. Resetting the icon is the only option.

Resetting your Weeworld Icon
–In Aim 6 series, click Edit > Expressions
–Under your Buddy Icon Click Reset
–Under your Buddy Wallpaper Click Reset
–Save
–Navigate to Aim Weeworld again
–Go through the steps again re-applying
–Click Finish and click APPLY

This should reset your icon to a weeworld icon. Unfortunately there are more issues.

Can’t See Weemee Icon
Install Adobe Flash at Adobe.com. Install Viewpoint Media Player at Viewpoint.com and Restart AIM.

Aim 5.9, Trillian, Adium, Aim Express, and Aim for Mac will not see interactive weemee icons.

New Colors are Bad!
Another scenario for your weeworld icon is when a new color gets added to the pallete. This doesn’t seem to affect skin color, but it does affect clothing colors and hats. Now some of you will just see a new color on your weeworld, while others will get their icon reset again. Here we’ll have to go through each and every step that applies to colors, and select the original color you had for that particular clothing. After your done click Finish and Apply! If it doesn’t work you’ll have to start from scratch and click “The Basics 1-4″, and redo everything again in addition to resetting your Icon.

Weemee shows Green Eyes bug! [NEW!]
If your weemee shows Green eyes instead of the color you chose, you may have to start over on creating it again at the first step. If the problem still persists contact Weeworld Headquarters about this bug, and ask them to fix it.

How To Link Screen Names on Aim 6.9

I’m not sure why this is the most frequently asked question. You can sign on 2 or more screen names by doing these simple steps. This method works in Aim 6.x series only. Aim 5.9 has different steps. Mac Aim 4.7 users will not be able to link screen names. Please read the last paragraph on which program you should get. read more

The Most Common Aim 6.0 Problems

Updated: Mar 2008

This post lists the most common problems with Aim 6.0, 6.1 and 6.5 that may occur. Not every aim problem will be shown here, you should click Aim Problems to find a list of other issues that may not be documented here. Any problem which shows up in red means that no fix has been found. Problems that show up as Green are fixed!

Cannot Send Folders

There is a current issue where you will not be able to send folders to people with Aim. This issue will be fixed by AOL, no other actions are needed to fix this problem other than waiting for AOL to repair it.

Blank IM Windows

Users have noted IM Windows have appeared blank. Unfortunately there has not been any information on how to fix this problem, however if as a group we actively troubleshoot this problem, we are very likely to find a solution. Please post in this thread or comment below about any methods you used to try to fix this problem even if they didn’t work.

Try downloading this program and see if it fixes the problem. Post a comment below

Methods that Do Not Work So Far Include:

• Uninstalling and Reinstalling AIM.

Settings Error Before Sign In

Brian suggested, Uninstalling AIM, and Deleting the Folders:

C:\Documents and Settings\WindowsUSERNAME\Local Settings\Application Data\AOL OCP\

C:\Documents and Settings\WindowsUSERNAME\Application Data\acccore

C:\Documents and Settings\WindowsUSERNAME\Application Data\Aim

You can Uninstall AIM at Add/Remove Programs in your Windows Control Panel. Please note that WindowsUSERNAME is your Windows Login name. You must manually type or navigate to this folder through “My Computer”. Afterwards reinstall AIM 6.5 and post your results below in the comments section.

We are still adding this problem unresolved list until enough people test out this workaround. No information is known on how to fix this problem currently. However the solution to the problem that occurred before October 2007 is as follows: If your My Documents Folder is on another hard drive on Windows Vista or Windows XP, Aim 6.1 and Aim 6.5 will show the error message: “Settings Error Before Sign in” Change your My Documents folder so that it is stored on your C:\ Drive. You should also Uncheck the option to remember your password at Sign On, and type your password manually.

Invite or Request Timed Out. Chatroom Not Working

We’ve been recently seeing users complain about this issue. Usually happens when you Invite people to chatrooms, “Invite or Request Timed Out” No information is available at this time. Stay Tuned!

Action Cancelled or Page Cannot Be Displayed for Aim Profiles

Email MEMDIRREPORTS@AOL.COM with your screen name for help. 

Connection Failed, Connection Lost messages

Some have suggested that by putting the correct date and Time in the lower right corner fixes this problem.

4194.13.4 Active Update Problems

4194.13.4 is a security update for AOL Radio in Aim 6.5. If you’ve been recieving this message, and you can not install the update. Please comment below. C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\AOL OCP\AIM\Storage\All Users\suds_bbc2683c\cache

Windows Vista & Aim 6.5 Issues

If you hear no sound or Windows Media Player stops playing Mp3s and other network issues please read here.

Orbidden IM Messages Recieved

I’m currently investigating this, please disable Translator at Edit > Settings > Plugins and report back to me if this fixes the problem. If you get IMs that say “Orbidden” Read Here for More Info.

Invalid AIM Server Address

I’m also currently researching this problem. Check to see if your Firewall or Antivirus Program is blocking aim.exe from connecting. No none fixes has been found.

Direct Connect And Sending Pictures and Files Don’t Work

If Your Using Aim 6.1 you must upgrade to Aim 6.5 in order to direct connect. AOL blocked direct connect to protect their members from a security vulnerability.

Buddy Info Deletes when you Sign On

This has been fixed in Aim 6.5 Refresh Beta.

Aim 6 Freezes, Default Beep Sound, Windows Missing

This new AIM bug started affecting users, it is related to a Mcafee update.

Template.html AOL CONFIDENTIALITY shows up in IM window!

Users who have this problem should read this post. What basically happens is the IM window does not load the javascript files needed to run that application. It is recommended that you try to troubleshoot the problem yourself. If you found that by doing such and such it fixes the problem, please post a comment below. If you found any other information related to this problem please comment below.

Connection Timed Out for November 2007

A mass bug is affecting many users of AIM that displays the message “Connection Timed Out”. Currently there is no fix, no news, and no update as to when it will stop. Click Here for more information  

Aim 6.0 is Skinned Improperly

Aim 6.1, or 6.5 shows up as a grey skin using the OS theme as the title bar, and appears odd and broken. To fix this problem click Start > Programs > Accessibility > Accessibility Wizard, and make sure all accessibility options such as narrator, and magnifier, and whatever other properties that show up is unchecked, the font size can remain checked if you chose the smallest font on the first screen.

Mobile Users Don’t Show Up Online [Fixed]

This issue has been fixed.

Connection Timed Out

May Occur if Firewall/AntiVirus programs are blocking Aim6.exe from connecting. It can also occur if Router/Firewall does not support UPnP. We currently don’t have much information on how to fix this. please upgrade to Aim 6.5, and head to the Aim 6 Message boards to discuss the problem. We also would like if you can share your steps on how you fixed this problem to the public so we may add it to this list.

Windows Vista Aim 6 continuously gets stuck on Transferring

This affects both Windows Vista and XP, however no XP advice could be found. For Windows Vista, the transferring message was fixed for a user by running the following command in Windows Vista. First click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt (run as administrator)

netsh interface tcp set global autotuninglevel=disabled

What we do know is that certain routers may affect Aim 6 from connecting to the servers. This fix may not work for all people, so its always suggested to troubleshoot the problem and share your comments at the Aim 6 Vista Message boards. For more information on what this code does, please read Microsoft Knowledge Base Article: KB934430

Video Chat with Windows and Mac users

In order to Video chat with a Mac user, one must have Aim 6 initiate the video chat. The other user must have the latest version of iChat downloaded in order to work. For now, Windows users must always initiate the video chat FIRST or it will not work. Recently as of December 2007, users have lost the ability to video chat with iChat users and no current fix has been found.

My Expressions Page appears Blank when I Click Edit > Expressions

Disable any Ad-Blocking or Script Blocking programs in your Antivirus or Internet Browser. Any Adblocking extensions in Mozilla Firefox can disable the page from appearing.

My Buddy Info Freezes When I Edit It

Delete the AOL OCP Folder of your Screen Name. You will lose your profile, and your AIM settings, but you will not lose your buddy list, you can also save your buddy list if need be.

C:\Documents and Settings\**WINDOWSUSERNAME**\Local Settings\Application Data\AOL OCP\AIM\Storage\data

Within the data folder, you will see every screen name used to access AIM on your computer. Delete the folder of that screen name and your buddy info will get reset. You can also reset your buddy info by editing the common.cls file with a SQL Editor.

 

I see no buddy icon, no smileys

1. Reinstall Adobe Flash Player

2. Reinstall Viewpoint Media Player

3. Adblocking Software must be disabled in Anti-virus Firewall & Browser.

4. Install IE 7 or Uninstall IE 7 (optional)

5. AOL has switched servers to fix this issue. 

 

 

My Screenname won’t Link or Unlink

This is an AOL HOST issue, which means AOL has to fix it. It started appearing recently that people weren’t able to link their screen names. One suggested that you should change your password for the screenname you wish to link and try again. Others suggested that you try linking your screennames in AOL Mail, where you click on the drop down next to your screen name and manage screen names. If you still have a problem you can always post on the Aim 6.0 Message Boards.

 

AIM Screenname is Suspended

I am now taking support for Aim Suspended Screen Names.  Please visit the Aim Suspended Screen Names Tips post for more information.

My Text Size is too Small or HUGE in Aim 6.0, 6.1, 6.5

You must have Internet Explorer 6.0 to fix this. Click on a IM window, hold CTRL, and scroll the mouse wheel. This does not work if you have Internet Explorer 7.0.

A Server Error Occurred Workaround #1 [Internet Explorer]

Fixing this error isn’t always easy. At times it seems people get this for the most random of reasons. Tracking down the culprit isn’t alway an easy task. Its left to the programmers to introduce a different way of signing into Aim 6.0 to fix this problem. The current known suggestions so far is dealt through Internet Explorer. Internet Explorer must be able to visit websites, it should not be in “Work in Offline Mode.” Optional: Disable Anti-Virus protection to see if Aim 6 will connect.

A Server Error Occurred Workaround #2 [Behind a School/Work Network]

Click on Tools > Internet Options > Connections > Lan settings or connection settings. If your company/school requires a certain proxy to connect to aim, use this area to change the proxy settings here. Alternatively its best to use Aim Lite instead because it has proxy settings built in. Aim 6.5 has proxy settings, please download it if you are behind a proxy.

A Server Error Occurred Workaround #3 [Setting Correct Time]

Change the time of your computer to the correct date and time. This will ensure you do not get a server error occurred message. This affects both Windows XP and Vista.

A Server Error Occurred Workaround #4

This is the hardest error to fix, you may have set your firewall to allow Aim6.exe, Internet Explorer, and disabled Ad-blocking through your firewall, your not behind a company firewall, and your router/firewall has allowed all Aim 6.0 ports, yet you still receive this error message. Unfortunately there has been no workaround displayed against this bug.  Aside from the Nero 6 installation case, this one has been tough to crack. If you currently have fixed this bug on your own, post a comment below. Make your voice be heard on the Aim 6.0 Message Boards. The more people willing to help find a solution for this particular problem the faster we can find a fix for it.

 How Do I remove Aim Weeworld Weemee icons in Aim 6.5

1. Click on Edit > Expressions

2. Change both Your Buddy Icon and your Buddy Wallpaper