My new desktop has arrived and is working. Unfortunately I cannot access the internet at all from it as my USB modem from AOL isn't Windows Vista compatible.
I thought I would have to purchase an modem router to access my internet but my brother (also an AOL customer) suggested contacted AOL and seeing if I could upgrade from Broadband Silver with them and that way receive a free router.
After three separate attempts I finally got the right info. I will need to upgrade to wireless router to use my AOL access on my new desktop, but as I have an active contract I can't upgrade to wireless until the contract expires. I have been with AOL for several years and was offered a double speed download last May but had to promise to stay with them for a minimum 18 months before switching ISP. So either I purchase one for £50 - £60 myself and use my current membership or have to use my laptop for any internet based function until October this year.
Rather irritating as my current modem is OK and I like my Silver package deal but Vista just won't support it at all.
I also can't register my computer or my windows vista (or any other software) at all without access and the computer won't let me use many of the programs on it without registration first. I've found I can't even switch my pc games from Iwin or Bigfish games to my new desktop without internet access so I can't even play games on my new pc. I have had to shove it to the back of my desk and continue using my old laptop still rather dissappointing after waiting so long to get a new computer and finally have it and can't use it much at all.
Grr ...
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