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Preventing AIM from Slowing Your Startup

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Access AIM Settings Panel
Preventing AIM from Slowing Your Startup

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Is AIM slowing down your computer at startup? If you aren't going to use AIM every time your launch your computer, disabling AIM startup is an instant way to help make your computer faster.

To begin, click the "Edit" menu option on the AIM buddy list, then select "Settings" to continue. Shortcut: Click "F7" on your keyboard to access the AIM Settings panel.

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