We’ve streamlined the installer, giving it a new look, improved messaging, and helpful tips!
We updated search, providing a super clean experience and convenient auto-complete functionality.
Browser performance has been improved, making it easier to access your favorite destinations, such as Facebook and Pandora.
AOL Desktop 9.7 works with the current Beta versions of Windows 8 and Internet Explorer 10.
Outdated links within the Toolbar and Menu have been updated. For example, we have added MyBenefits, a personalized, easy-to-use and one-stop-destination for valued AOL members like you to view, activate and manage all the great benefits that are available to you as part of your AOL membership plan.
We fixed an issue with Mail where if you have an extremely large inbox, your Mailbox would perform poorly.
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