AOL Desktop Gold Installation Failed – How to Fix?

Troubleshoot AOL Installation Failed Issue:

• You should download the AOL software from a reliable source. A corrupted link may destroy the complete experience.
• You need to check the system requirements before installation. Also, make some space in your system as per the software requires.
• You may have to disable the installed antivirus software from your computer for a while until you get the installation completed.
• You should also check your internet connection and make sure you have a proper internet connection.

Solution 1. Re-run the AOL installer:

• You have to disable the antivirus and firewall in your system.
• Then restart your computer and try to install the AOL software again. Click on ‘AOL installer.exe file.’
• Next, select properties option and click on ‘run as administrator.’
• Now click apply and then press the‘ok’ button.

Solution 2. Troubleshoot communication error:

• First, go to task manager by pressing the CTRL+ALT+DELETE keys.
• In the task manager, go to the processes tab and navigate ‘waol.exe’ and then end that process.
• If the issue is still not fixed, then you should perform a clean boot. 

• Search ‘msconfig’ in the windows.
• Then select system configuration from the result.
• Go to the service option and choose to hide all Microsoft services.
• Next, go to the task manager and disable each item.
• Now you need to restart your computer.

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