![]() ![]() doing the same thing you're doing, I guess? Plus, if you're curious who you had beef with back then, you can still see who you blocked: Head to Settings > Privacy and scroll down to Block List. You'll be able to see if anyone on your BL is currently signed in. Once you make it in, you'll see your buddy list docked on the lefthand side of the page. If you're still SOL, member services can help you out at 1-80. Can't remember your password? Just click "Forgot Password" and follow the prompts - hopefully you still have access to that Yahoo or Hotmail account you set the thing up with. If you're having trouble, try shutting your eyes and listening to this rundown of iconic AIM sounds. Now, here's the tough part - you have to remember your screen name. (The Yahoo! Messenger app disappeared last year, for instance, and MSN Messenger shut down in 2014.) But you’re not without options.First, head to AIM.com. Moving to another instant messaging service does have some risks, since so many have shut down lately. ![]() ![]() AOL offers step-by-step directions on how to download your conversations at its FAQ page. You can – and if you’re the nostalgic sort, it’s a good idea. 15 hits, all files on the AIM service will disappear. Scroll through your chat history with a specific buddy and right click to save the file you want. What about my images and files?įor now those can be downloaded manually and stored on your PC’s hard drive. That, admittedly, is a longshot for AIM, though. There was sufficient user demand for the online RSS reader that other services worked with the company to port over feeds. The only sliver of hope to users is that some third party service will find a way around this, as happened with Google shut down Google Reader. AOL says there’s no way to save or port your buddy list. Sadly, no – and that could be even more upsetting for loyal AIM users than the shutdown, as it’s the only method they have to reach some old friends and contacts. Can I transfer my buddy list to another service? While services like Facebook and Slack have become the preferred way for many to chat with friends and colleagues, there’s still a loyal contingent of people who rely on AIM. ![]()
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