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Info and Community FAQ Opt out of beta Send Feedback System Requirements Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 266 MHz or faster computer processor 1024 x 768 or higher screen resolution recommended 1 GB RAM, 512 MB free hard disk space Internet connection Releases March #1 (March 7) - 11.0.1671 February #4 (February 27) - 11.0.1648 February #3 (February 21) - 11.0.1630 February #2 (February 15) - 11.0.1621 February #1 (February 2) - 11.0.1589 January #4 (January 26) - 11.0.1579 January #3 (January 19) - 11.0.1567 January #2 (January 9) - 11.0.1550 January #1 (January 5) - 11.0.1546 December #6 (December 21) - 11.0.1537 December #5 (December 15) - 11.0.1518 December #4 (December 13) - 11.0.1517 December #3 (December 6) - 11.0.1503 December #2 (December 5) - 11.0.1500 December #1 (December 1) - 11.0.1496 November #5 (November 30) - 11.0.1491 November #4 (November 17) - 11.0.1477 November #3 (November 16) - 11.0.1474 November #2 (November 15) - 11.0.1471 November #1 (November 8) - 11.0.1455 October #7 (October 31) - 11.0.1443 October #6 (October 25) - 11.0.1431 October #5 (October 20) - 11.0.1427 October #4 (October 18) - 11.0.1425 October #3 (October 16) - 11.0.1422 October #2 (October 5) - 11.0.1406 October #1 (October 4) - 11.0.1404 September #6 (September 28) - 11.0.1395 September #5 (September 26) - 11.0.1386 September #4 (September 21) - 11.0.1374 September #3 (September 13) - 11.0.1358 September #2 (September 8) - 11.0.1347 September #1 (September 6) - 11.0.1337 August #9 (August 30) - 11.0.1325 August #8 (August 28) - 11.0.1318 August #7 (August 28) - 11.0.1314 August #6 (August 23) - 11.0.1308 August #5 (August 22) - 11.0.1305 August #4 (August 17) - 11.0.1300 August #3 (August 7; PM) - 11.0.1271 August #2 (August 7; AM) - 11.0.1269 August #1 (August 4) - 11.0.1268 July #4 (July 26) - 11.0.1244 July #3 (July 21) - 11.0.1230 July #2 (July 18) - 11.0.1225 July #1 (July 14) - 11.0.1220 June #3 (June 28) - 11.0.1187 June #2 (June 21) - 11.0.1175 June #1 (June 13) - 11.0.1170 May #6 (May 30) - 11.0.1144/1145 May #5 (May 26) - 11.0.1143 May #4 (May 18) - 11.0.1122 May #3 (May 16) - 11.0.1120 May #2 (May 2) - 11.0.1088 May #1 (May 1) - 11.0.1087 April #2 (April 19) - 11.0.1066 April #1 (April 4) - 11.0.1028 March #2 (March 21) - 11.0.999 March #1 Refresh (March 7) - 11.0.967 March #1 (March 3) - 11.0.966 Feb #2 Refresh #2 (Feb 23) - 11.0.943 Feb #2 Refresh (Feb 22) - 11.0.941 Feb #2 (Feb 20) - 11.0.939 Feb #1 Refresh (Feb 8) - 11.0.914 Feb #1 (Feb 6) - 11.0.912 Jan #3 Refresh (Jan 25) - 11.0.892 Jan #3 (Jan 23) - 11.0.888 Jan #2 (Jan 10) - 11.0.861 Jan #1 (Jan 9) - 11.0.858 Beta 8++ (Dec 16) - 11.0.839 Beta 8+ (Dec 6) - 11.0.810 Beta 8R (Dec 2) - 11.0.804 Beta 8 (Dec 1) - 11.0.791 Beta 7+ (Nov 16) - 11.0.761 Beta 7 (Oct 28) - 11.0.719 Beta 6+ (19 Oct.) - 11.0.717 Beta 6 (5 Oct.) - 11.0.672 Beta 5+ (20 Sept.) - 11.0.648 Beta 5+ (20 Sept.) - 11.0.645 Beta 5 (6 Sept.) - 11.0.607 Beta 4++ (23 August) - 11.0.580 Beta 4+ (10 August) - 11.0.565 Beta 4R (26 July) - 11.0.546 Beta 4 (25 July) - 11.0.544 Beta 3+ (11 July) - 11.0.522 Beta 3 (27 June) - 11.0.504 Beta 2+ (13 June) - 11.0.485 Beta 2 (31 May) - 11.0.464 Beta 1+ (16 May) - 11.0.446 Beta 1 (02 May) - 11.0.422 March Features and Fixes! These updates contains fixes that were discovered through beta testers feedback as well as most requested features. If you like what you see, or want to vote for the next feature to be added, drop us a line of feedback! 03/08/2018 - We have resolved the issue and the update is now available. Reminder: Silent update checks are made when you launch ADG as well as when you use the Check For Updates menu option. You will see the ADG circle flash on the screen when the update is completely installed. March Update #1 - 03/07/2018 (Version 11.0.1671): HOT Fixed! - minimized windows restored when a new form is open HOT Fixed! - maximized browsers restore when opening a new tab HOT Fixed! - prepending more Re/Fwd (should only be one) HOT Fixed! - forward of forward of attached images double up or fail HOT New! - mail attachment upload indicator/progress bar HOT New! - save maximized windows size as 100% restored size Fixed - restore browser tabs open last session if exit client Fixed - copyright date Fixed - while in local folder, new mail incoming shows up in that folder Fixed - in some cases mailbox continuously refreshes list (GetMessageList loop) February Features and Fixes! These updates contains fixes that were discovered through beta testers feedback as well as most requested features. If you like what you see, or want to vote for the next feature to be added, drop us a line of feedback! February Update #4 - 02/27/2018 (Version 11.0.1648): HOT Fixed! - in some cases listed mail might contain items from previous session Fixed - pressed/depressed button state in mail editor toolbar more visible February Update #3 - 02/21/2018 (Version 11.0.1630): HOT Fixed! - client not responding in some cases after attempting to list mail with largish mail lists HOT New! - image resize in context menu on images in read/compose mail (and browser) HOT New! - File->Open support for browser rendered files and plain text in editor Fixed - mail shows incorrect address in list if also sent to self February Update #2 - 02/15/2018 (Version 11.0.1621): HOT New! - Mail display name view/edit in Mail settings HOT Fixed - In some cases, restoring backup of database caused loss of usernames in list or inability to retain new ones HOT Fixed - Pressing enter at sign on screen after launch continues login process Fixed - cancel ongoing mail operations when unauthenticating Fixed - add to favorites in browser context menu Fixed - go through login failure instead of just show sign on screen in cases such as computer going to sleep February Update #1 - 02/02/2018 (Version 11.0.1589): HOT Fixed - editor menus mainly available fonts not able to scroll down to get to items lower in menu HOT New! - Loading indicator for mail lists loading from host/being refreshed Fixed - updated menu URLs for AOL service sites January Features and Fixes! These updates contains fixes that were discovered through beta testers feedback as well as most requested features. If you like what you see, or want to vote for the next feature to be added, drop us a line of feedback! January Update #4 - 1/26/2018 (Version 11.0.1579): HOT Fixed - an issue with exporting favs more than one time HOT Fixed - An issue using Select All in the mailbox list HOT Fixed - an issue preventing attaching more than 25MB of pictures HOT Fixed - an issue that cause some mails to send multiple times Fixed - some crashes bugs based on users reporting bugs New - Updated some icons on the toolbar January Update #3 - 01/19/2018 (Version 11.0.1567): HOT Fixed - in some cases autosave affecting typing speed for compose mail HOT Fixed - mail in list not matching mail count, mail not listing in folders Fixed - improved performance for performing action on many items in mail New - show error page for sites with cert issues instead of blank page January Update #2 - 01/09/2018 (Version 11.0.1550): fixed - mail list issues (missing new mail, moved mail, deleted mail, read mail, kept as new, etc) fixed -disable compose mail buttons while send/save draft new - Premium Security not prompting for install at launch time, available in Settings to install January Update #1 - 01/05/2018 (Version 11.0.1546): A note from Steve: Happy New Year!! We are excited to introduce our new feedback forum. The links on beta central as well as in the beta versions of AOL Desktop Gold point to a private beta feedback forum just for our beta users. Please leave a few comments about what you like, what you would like to see added in the future and vote for other suggestions. We have made a lot of progress in this rebuild of AOL Desktop and we couldn't have done it without the feedback and support of our beta testers! Thanks for the continued support! This latest version also contains some fixes that should alleviate the need to right click your mailbox folders and select "Refresh Mailbox" to sync your mailbox as well as the end of the evil gray box that appeared when you closed ADG. HOT fixed - inability to reply to mail, buttons disabled, message field disabled HOT fixed - in some cases mails moved didn't appear in correct folder fixed - gray box remaining on screen after exit fixed - deleted Email returns, requires multiple deletes fixed - possible crash when switching users New - Beta Feedback Community forum December Features and Fixes! These updates contains fixes that were discovered through beta testers feedback as well as most requested features. If you like what you see, or want to vote for the next feature to be added, drop us a line of feedback! December Update #6 - 12/21/2017 (Version 11.0.1537): Manage Favorites Premium Security Mail Fixes Fixed an issue that resulted in favorites hang Fixed an issue that resulted in a crash at sign in Improved the speed of window opening Fixed an issue with saving settings Fixed several mail performance and loading issues December Update #5 - 12/15/2017 (Version 11.0.1518): remove AIM from toolbar, menus, keywords (AIM service discontinued) December Update #4 - 12/13/2017 (Version 11.0.1517): HOT Fixed - in some cases, crash at sign on HOT Fixed - images saved to draft no longer appear when re-edited Fixed - in some cases, next mail in list marked read when deleting last read mail December Update #3 - 12/6/2017 (Version 11.0.1503): Fixed - in some cases Favorites folders would not be imported Fixed - extraneous prompt to log in at AOL webmail December Update #2 - 12/5/2017 (Version 11.0.1500): HOT Fixed - various crashes fixes HOT Fixed - in some cases images in read mail were not displaying correctly December Update #1 - 12/1/2017 (Version 11.0.1496): Fixed - In some cases imported favorites conflicted with getting favorites from host November Features and Fixes! These updates contains fixes that were discovered through beta testers feedback as well as most requested features. If you like what you see, or want to vote for the next feature to be added, drop us a line of feedback! November Update #5 - 11/30/2017 (Version 11.0.1491): HOT Fixed - Favorites don't load all the time Fixed - Favorites are not alphabetized Fixed - Mail count not always accurate Fixed - Copying/Moving mails don't always stay where they were copied/moved to Fixed - Custom Fonts in settings are not always used in email Fixed - Can't easily edit pictures within a write mail window Fixed - Ability to indent in the write mail window November Update #4 - 11/17/2017 (Version 11.0.1477): HOT Fixed - in some cases crashing when sending, closing, or sending later Email November Update #3 - 11/16/2017 (Version 11.0.1474): HOT Fixed - sometimes compose mail form opens after signing on Fixed - find and replace dialog in mail was hard to read (light grey with white text) November Update #2 - 11/15/2017 (Version 11.0.1471): HOT Fixed - update html editor, improved ability to get to image editor HOT New! - auto save draft locally in case of crash (will redisplay mail at next signed on session) HOT New! - install flash if not already installed New! - ability to indent and add horizontal rule to writing mail New! - basic auth for web logins (popup dialog to log in) November Update #1 - 11/8/2017 (Version 11.0.1455): HOT Fixed - importing large amounts of mail took a long time HOT Fixed - browser sometimes wouldn't navigate to newly entered URL/item from history HOT Fixed - mailbox shouldn't resync if closed HOT Fixed - some actions should cleanup list of mails displayed HOT Fixed - some users getting green impact size 18 font with magenta background HOT New! - context menu edit items in mail signature editor FAQs What is the All new AOL Desktop 11 and how is it different than 9.8.2 Beta? AOL Desktop 11 is a total rewrite of the AOL Desktop for windows application. We have received feedback from our most dedicated users asking us to improve the product for the more modern windows operating systems and computers, and we have listened. We are rewriting the entire AOL Desktop experience line by line in order to maintain that "easy to use" experience you are used to, but with less hangs, less crashes, less headaches. You may notice that there is some functionality that is still "Under Construction" in the new AOL Desktop 11, don't worry, much of this functionality is coming soon. How do I receive the update? When you start AOL Desktop, it will automatically check for any updates. If an update is available, the AOL Desktop update mechanism will deliver them while AOL Desktop is running. The update will be applied the next time you close and relaunch AOL Desktop. How do I share feedback about my update experience? There are a couple different ways of getting information to the engineering team. To send feedback, select the HELP menu item then select, Send Feedback. We review all feedback that is sent to us on a regular basis. Additionally, if you feel that you are experiencing a bug in the software, you can report a bug by selecting the "Report a Bug" option from the HELP menu. Doing this will send us diagnostic logs that will help determine the cause of the issue you are experiencing. Can I use dialup? This version of the desktop client was built with the focus on a superior broadband experience. Dialup is NOT available for this beta version. Can I use Parental Controls? Parental controls functionality (Web restrictions, usage timers, email restrictions etc) have been removed from this version of the product. Can I use my existing screenname/username and password? Yes you can. Any AOL screenname will work with this version of the AOL Desktop software. If you would like to create a new user name for this testing, click here. There is NO limit to the number of screennames/usernames you can use in AOL Desktop 11. Can I import my information from previous versions of AOL Desktop? Yes you can! At your very first launch of AOL Desktop 11, your usernames and custom toolbar icons will be copied over from any previously installed version of AOL Desktop. You will then be prompted to import your mail "Saved on my PC". The following items are all imported from older versions of AOL Desktop. "Mail Saved on My PC" Custom Toolbar Carousel shortcuts Usernames Address Book Favorite Places How can I opt out? To remove yourself from this group and no longer receive beta messages: Download and install the latest GM (non-beta) software available at Discover AOL's AOL Desktop for Windows page. How can I opt in if I don't already have beta software? Simply download the AOL Desktop beta software using the "Download Now" button in the top right of this page and you'll be all set-up. Please note that we will be delivering updates to this version frequently, so be sure to use it often. October Features and Fixes! These updates contains fixes that were discovered through beta testers feedback as well as most requested features. If you like what you see, or want to vote for the next feature to be added, drop us a line of feedback! October Update #7 - 10/31/2017 (Version 11.0.1443): HOT Fixed - mail operations not showing mail in proper folder HOT Fixed - insert link in Mail fix HOT Fixed - Some users are seeing "5 Minute" messages when deleting mail HOT Fixed - Popups were appearing for some users from web pages (atwola.com) October Update #6 - 10/25/2017 (Version 11.0.1431): HOT NEW! - Sound Settings (General Settings) for each individual event on or off HOT NEW! - reply style of none (no blue bar) Mail Settings -> General NEW! - handling of some web error conditions HOT Fixed - mail operations not showing mail in proper folder menu item changes with updated links, toolbar carousel icon changes mail count on toolbar tweaks for readability October Update #5 - 10/20/2017 (Version 11.0.1427): Fixed - move mail operations might not show proper error in error conditions October Update #4 - 10/18/2017 (Version 11.0.1425): HOT Fixed - move mail operations HOT Fixed - emoticons in Email HOT Fixed - custom local folders displaying with wrong name October Update #3 - 10/16/2017 (Version 11.0.1422): HOT NEW! - Quick Find in favorites HOT NEW! - opening of attached files to compose mail HOT NEW! - full screen video in browser HOT Fixed - in some cases mail list not updating, count of mail not matching actual count, moved mail not displaying in destination, deleted mail not deleting HOT Fixed - emoticons in Email Fixed - in some cases linked pages open up about:blank Fixed - extended characters in Email subject not displaying correctly Fixed - in some cases groups of mail not imported October Update #2 - 10/5/2017 (Version 11.0.1406): HOT Fixed - in some cases browser content loads then goes blank Fixed - in some cases client crashes at launch October Update #1 - 10/4/2017 (Version 11.0.1404): HOT Fixed - in some cases blocks of mail not listed in mail list, requiring refresh of folder Fixed - various browser crashes Fixed - computer coming back from sleep and authentication issues Fixed - more mailto url conversion issues September Features and Fixes! These updates contains fixes that were discovered through beta testers feedback as well as most requested features. If you like what you see, or want to vote for the next feature to be added, drop us a line of feedback! September Update #6 - 9/28/2017 (Version 11.0.1395): HOT Fixed - logic to retry sending mail when fails, re-enable buttons HOT Fixed - mailbox list of mails font color of black HOT Fixed - URL history not showing any history or only current page Fixed - mailto links dropping text Fixed - mailto body added after signature various crash fixes September Update #5 - 9/26/2017 (Version 11.0.1386): HOT Fixed - mail count on toolbar might not have updated until opening mailbox Fixed - appending @aol.com to email addresses from address book if in username format Fixed - sometimes pasting images into mail could fail various crash fixes cases where browsersubprocess processes wouldn't close when content was closed September Update #4 - 9/21/2017 (Version 11.0.1374): HOT NEW! - Updated browser (Chromium 60) HOT Fixed - file download in browser not downloading file HOT Fixed - deleted favorites return next session HOT Fixed - in some cases sections of mail list missing Fixed - save drafts update mail list immediately Fixed - drafts folder not updating September Update #3 - 9/13/2017 (Version 11.0.1358): HOT NEW! - more mail sound HOT NEW! - MAPI mail support (attach file from applications) HOT Fixed - incorrectly displaying welcome experience and other browser pages when clearing cache at restart of client Fixed - status bar displaying in chat windows Fixed - some instances of blank favorites list Fixed - some instances of hanging/freezing when attempting to compose mail and other browser focus issues default popup blocker to Allow from sites list (was set to allow all) default popup sound defaulted to off September Update #2 - 9/8/2017 (Version 11.0.1347): HOT NEW! - Popup Blocker HOT NEW! - Tab stops in write mail with associated setting in mail settings Fixed - some shortcuts while in tabbed browser Fixed - gray block displaying sometimes when closing mail Fixed - possible database error conditions September Update #1 - 9/6/2017 (Version 11.0.1337): HOT NEW! - Print Preview HOT Fixed - new browser tabs or popups loading blank Fixed - various browser crashes Fixed - various possible database write errors disable Premium Security add disable hardware acceleration to settings for users that are experiencing crashing when watching videos or playing games AOL as Default Web/Mail, URL Field Blank, Forward Mail Fixes August 30: 11.0.1325: Premium Security, unhide Save/Save As for saving Mail to a file, various crash and DB restore fixes. August 28: 11.0.1318: Add Save Email as PDF or TXT, enable menu items, for Find in browser and Email (that worked via shortcut keys, like ctrl + f). August 28: 11.0.1314: Fix for favorite heart left click not working, also Email column in read mail width default width. August 23: 11.0.1308: Fix for in some cases the desktop shortcut didn't exist after update. August 22: 11.0.1305: Quick update for browser password storing and other incremental general improvements. August 17: 11.0.1300: Keep those comments coming in. We have updated a lot of the functionality to include feedback from our users. You have a voice. Use feedback and Report a bug to keep us informed about what is important to you. This update contains fixes that were discovered through beta testers feedback. If you like what you see, or want to vote for the next feature to be added, drop us a line of feedback! Also included in this release... NEW HOT! - add to default programs and associations NEW HOT! - ability to make AOL Desktop Gold the default for web or mail (on demand in general settings) NEW - change title of application icons to AOL Desktop Gold Fixed - Browser - URL field not updating or showing blank instead of current page URL Fixed - Mail - images in imported mail not displaying (no need to reimport) Fixed - Mail - spell checker splitting words at apostrophes Fixed - Mail - crash in some instances when closing compose mail form Fixed - Mail - scrolled down in next mail read Fixed - Mail - initial focus in compose mail when forwarding Fixed - Mail - forwarding of some mails lost line feed/carriage returns Fixed - various crash fixes Find on page, Mail updates, Spell Checker fixes August 7: 11.0.1271: We released a quick change to fix the favorites slide bar from interfering with the organization of your favorites. August 7: 11.0.1269: We released a quick change to prevent a favorites related crash. We are running some tests on our update mechanism so a few more updates may come out this week as well. August 4th: 11.0.1268: Keep those comments coming in. We have updated a lot of the functionality to include feedback from our users. You have a voice. Use feedback and Report a bug to keep us informed about what is important to you. This update contains fixes that were discovered through beta testers feedback. If you like what you see, or want to vote for the next feature to be added, drop us a line of feedback! Also included in this release... Added Find in Top Window! Fixed a problem with users not getting new mail in their list Spell Check stops working mid mail Fix Spell check would incorrectly send on close or when clicked on settings Fix Can't remove a contact from the address book Fix Delayed when closing AOL Desktop Gold Fix Moving large amounts of mail in the mailbox Fix Moving mail to its own folder fix Mail error message fixes BCC parenthesis in the address book will now work drag N drop when dragging items into a write mail window fix Drag N drop when dragging items into the browser fix Fixed the Craigslist reply bug Can't sign in if you had previously saved your password bug fix AOL Help Notify AOL Updated Terms Updated Privacy Policy Copyright Concerns © Copyright 2018 AOL Inc. All Rights Reserved.