Batchfile / AOL

[zworg2]

ok I need to keep an open communication link with someone else on the internet.

They are too far away to use LAN or similar.

My problem is that AOL keeps deciding to semi-crash, and whilst it is still technically connected tot he internet, all other traffic is blocked, and so any other apps crash.

Has anyone else had the same problem? and if so how did you solve it?

Or can anyone give me a bit of guidance on how to write a suitable batch file that will open two programs, close them at a set time later and then open them again? (and repeat until manually stopped)

hope that makes sense

thx in advance

[hellbringer]

plz plz plz plz plz plz plz DUMP AOL i REPEAT DUMP AOL

[zworg2]

plz plz plz plz plz plz plz DUMP AOL i REPEAT DUMP AOL

thx for your inciteful and generous helpful ideas.

I shall put them in place as soon as i have actually got an ANSWER TO THE QUESTION I ASKED!!!

8) 8)

[hellbringer]

well nobody is going 2 help you because nobody uses aol anymore and those who do, are like you and don't know a whole lot and will not be able to help u.

if price is an issue there are many other isp's that use dialup still, like netzero and various other places. if you have broadband why use aol in the first place?

and since i have used aol, i know exactly what your trying to do, and since you are trying to hide it by calling it an "open communication link with someone else on the internet." "so any other apps crash." your intentions are quite clear. and is another reason why nobody will or should help you.

Oh and just so you know that crashing thing was put in place purposlly so people like you cann't do what your trying to do.

[zworg2]

well nobody is going 2 help you because nobody uses aol anymore and those who do, are like you and don't know a whole lot and will not be able to help u.

if price is an issue there are many other isp's that use dialup still, like netzero and various other places. if you have broadband why use aol in the first place?

and since i have used aol, i know exactly what your trying to do, and since you are trying to hide it by calling it an "open communication link with someone else on the internet." "so any other apps crash." your intentions are quite clear. and is another reason why nobody will or should help you.

Oh and just so you know that crashing thing was put in place purposlly so people like you cann't do what your trying to do.

well seeing as you are not only helpful and inciteful but now apparently have a F***** crystal ball, why dont you tell me what i want to so because I would bet my house and car etc that you are completely wrong, because if you think its for a P2P or some such..it aint. it is simply to be able to use two PC to process data for one long term high processor requirement data cruncher

[Deku Scrub]

My problem is that AOL keeps deciding to semi-crash

I'm sorry I cannot help you with your problem, but I do believe that every AOL user has had similar troubles.

Back when I was using it, I got so frustrated about losing connection every 15 minutes that I finally called up their customer service and complained.
They gave me the old "make sure your phone cords are securely plugged in" crap ... as if I'm a complete idiot.

Sorry for the short rant. I hope you get your problems fixed.

[ROF]

Ignore those AOL haters. They are worse than Microsoft haters in that at least Microsoft haters occasionally make sense in their reasoning.

I take it you are using AOLs dial up service? The dial up service will time out after 100 minutes of no perceived activity. Downloading and uploading of information is not considered activity on the net (no matter what service you use). You need to surf or open new pages in order to be considered an active connection. Use of a tool like P-Ping or other that will monitor (active connection) other sites while you are away will keep your AOL Service Active and not cause these disruptions.

This termination of connection is for your protection. It may seem like a nuisance, but if you've ever had worm activity on your network, you'll understand the reasoning for this.

Hope that helps.

ROF
AOL Member since 1991.

[Deku Scrub]

Ignore those AOL haters. They are worse than Microsoft haters in that at least Microsoft haters occasionally make sense in their reasoning.

So, it does not make sense to complain about a service that gives me nothing but trouble?

[ROF]

Ignore those AOL haters. They are worse than Microsoft haters in that at least Microsoft haters occasionally make sense in their reasoning.

So, it does not make sense to complain about a service that gives me nothing but trouble?

Obviously you didn't hunt deep enough to solve your problem. This solution is not posted or recommended by AOL Techs for obvious reasons, however, quite a few dial up users of AOL know of this solution to inactive connection problems. P-Ping and others used to advertise their freeware as a solution to AOL and other ISPs timed out inactive connection problems. It's a prevention put into place to stop or slow down worm activity. You need only ask the right people or visit the right spots on the net to find a solution. Tech Support can not offer you this solution as P-Ping and other software used to defeat this protection violates your TOS. You'd know this if you only asked others with knowledge of such solutions.

Complain all you want to the ISP, until you ask the right person, all your going to get from tech support is the most commonly found solutions to the problem which does not violate the ISPs TOS. ie. Phone line connected, static on the line, etc.

[redwudz]

I used to use AOL and had the timeout problem also. If you do a Google search for 'keep aol connection alive' you will find several programs to do just that. It's a common problem with dialup services besides AOL.

[Deku Scrub]

I had more issues with AOL than just being booted off.
Much more.

[zenguitar]

Gay-O-L

[greymalkin]

although hellbringer may have ruffled your feathers he tried to convey the simple message that AOL is a big, bloated turd.

You are asking for reliabile communications for what seems to be a pretty intensive process, but you are trying to do it with unreliable, overbloated software. If you really want efficiency you will need to go with a straight "internet access only" isp, not an additional program hogging up your memory showing you the weather, sports statistics, stock values, what brittney spears wore yesterday, which aim user is the hottest, how to sign up for more aol "features, what your horoscope for the day is, etc.

If it's something you are serious about then get a good ISP.

[zworg2]

I take it you are using AOLs dial up service?

Actually its broadband.

And to be a huge pain in the arse, i havent had the problem since starting this thread!!!!!!

But i will look up p-ping. thx

PS. I admit to being both an A-O-Hell hater and a microsoft hater, but i live and use both daily, and put up with it!!

[redwudz]

The most fun with AOL is trying to quit them. They will keep offering free time and not let you alone for a very long time. After six months of this, I finally told them I was moving to Colorado and there were no phones there. They bought that, strangely enough. And never bothered me again.

I had to use a program like you are talking about to keep the connection alive when I was using AOL for P2P on dialup. Yes, it took a very long time for anything to download.

[thecoalman]

I take it you are using AOLs dial up service?

Actually its broadband.

Eh? Does AOL have there own version of broadband too. Never heard of timeout on broadband, isn't it always on...........

Personally I hate AOL, always hated AOL and will hate AOL for the rest of my life for more reasons thatn I wish to go into. There's so much wrong with their services it's pathetic. :P

Just a side note. when I was on dial up using earthlink I never had any issues what-so-ever. Nothing to install, decent connection.....no crap. Sign-up, get your username and password, open up "make new connection. Insert the phone number, username, and password....hit connect. I even accidently left it connected for days once, nothing running at all except windows dial-up networking. That's the kind of provider you should be looking for. If you have to install anything to connect tell them to keep it.

[Deku Scrub]

OK, here's my AOL story...

circa 2002.
Just got "Socom: Navy Seals" for Playstation 2.
I needed high speed broadband in order to play the game online. So I got AOL's broadband.

Could not get it to work with PS2!
Called them up. The guy says "You have to join our AOL/Playstation club for $5/month"

PS2 online was supposed to be free! But leave it to AOL to try and shake change out of your pockets.

At this point, I'm thinking, "fine whatever. I've come this far. I'll join your stupid club. I just wanna play Socom online."

So then the guy says to me "Actually, AOL broadband currently does not support PS2 online games."

But Socom is broadband only! No dial up.
So I need to join their club and pay for something that "does not support."?

So I say, "You want me to pay $5 a month for a service that -by your own admission- WILL NOT WORK AT ALL??!!?!"

AOL Operator: "Um, it will work for dial up games."

Me: "cancel my AOL service completely!"

I have been AOL free ever since, and my internet life is a lot easier. AND I'm playing PS2 online.