Windows 2000
On post start-up I get an error meesage saying some file related to Bridge.dll is missing.
The AIM message comes up when I try to uninstall it.

Bridge.dll is Ad/Mal/Spyware. To remove it, delete the following files:

C:\WINNT\SYSTEM\A.EXE
C:\WINNT\ryegrjof.exe
C:\WINNT\SYSTEM\SSUpdate.exe
C:\WINNT\SYSTEM\npnzdad.exe
C:\WINNT\Application Data\DownloadPlus.exe

Open the Registry Editor (Start | Run | "regedit")

Navigate to HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

See if one of those files in the above list is listed in that key, and if it is, delete JUST THAT LINE from the key.

When you reboot, you shouldn't see that error again.

Great program for getting rid of reg keys, called regcleaner (original, no?). You can get it here: http://www.worldstart.com/weekly-dow...regcleaner.exe

im probalay hindering here but couldnt you just get a fresh copy of AIM (i dont use AOL or AIM so forgive me if its not possible) install and select repair or just install and that would give you the uninstall feature back, no???

TheOgre: Thanks for the help, but the only thing I found that you listed was a.exe. I didn't see anything even remotely like what you described in the regedit.
drummerboy: most of the time when you try this you get an error about it already being there. At this point I may try it anyway.

I'm getting the exact same error message when I try to uninstall AIM. Were you able to resolve? I've tried reinstalling AIM (I also get an error when I try to do that), and then running uninstall to no avail. AIM (nor AOL) offer any kind of support whatsoever. It's funny how AOL attaches their name to AIM (AOL instant messanger) but when you call and talk to there "technical support" they deny having any association with "IM". This is what I was told by a "support specialist", "AOL does not own IM, it merely makes it available as a courtesy to their members." Gee thanks, AOL.

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hi i had aim 5.5 installed for aimutation then it wouldnt even open the sign in box..so i deleted aimutation but aim was still there.. i tried to uninstall aim but when i go to it, it says theres an application open in the tray but i check the tray and no 'yellow guy' is there.. *** please help me you can post a reply or email me <<removed by moderator to comply with forum policy>> and you MUST make the subject AIM HELP...thanks! :mrgreen:

Hi,

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Also, profanity has no place on the forum either, especially followed by requests for help. Doesn't make much sense, does it?

Christian

god i was nice enough to sign up for this flippin website. ill do whatever i want and i would appreciate if stupid people would no comment on my profanity and whatever else i want to do. this site sucks anyway. i havent gotten any help i think i should go find a site that ACTUALLY helps!