Do you have a friend, co-worker or family member that uses AOL? Have they ever complained about the annoying Active Update popup? Here's how to get rid of it for them. They will think you are a geek god or goddess.
(These are Windows instructions).
Start Windows Explorer (not Internet Explorer, Windows Explorer) The default location is Start -> All Programs -> Accessories -> Windows Explorer
In Windows Explorer, click on the computer's hard drive, usually My Computer -> Drive_C, then click on the Search button.
In the Search Companion window, click on All files and folders
The first file you want to search for is anotify.exe ... type the name in the search box and click the Search button.
Windows will probably find two files with this name. Right click on each file and rename it. I have renamed each file no-anotify.exe
Repeat the process, this time searching for aolsoftware.exe and rename both instances of that file.
Once you've renamed the files, you're done. Reboot the computer and Active Update should be gone forever.
However, if the files don't show up the first time you search, it may be possible that Windows is "hiding" them. To "unhide" them, in Windows Explorer, click Tools -> Folder Options
Click on the View tab, then select the Show hiden files and folder button.
Still no luck? Back in the Search Companion window, click More advanced options
The select Search hidden files and folders.
Gotcha AOL!! No more Active Update Popups!
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WOW...That is a pretty detailed blog, but I have one question ..... "What is AOL Active updates?"
Sean Allen