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Sometimes while accessing your AOL Instant Messenger (AIM), you might face the AOL Error Code 104. This Error description says like this “AOL Instant Messenger has encountered a problem and need to be closed. We are sorry for causing inconvenience”. Well, this is sometimes really frustrating you, because your system crashes down again and again. To get the best and genuine solutions please go through the following mentioned steps carefully or you can also talk to AOL Technicians and get free assistance for your issues that you are facing. To talk to AOL Experts please contact AOL Technical Support Number.
Here are some of the Issues that you might come across if you are facing the Error:
⦁ When you are working on your system "Error 104" appears and crashes your active program window.
⦁ Crashing down on your PC will become more frequent if you are running the same program again and again.
⦁ When the error occurs “AOL Error Code 104” appears on your system.
⦁ Windows performance will be slowed down and your keyboard or mouse performance will be affected.
⦁ Sometimes your PC freezes for some seconds or so.
These Error Messages occurs during installing a program or while AOL Inc. Related Software Programs like, AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) is running, during Windows startup or shutdown, or even during the installation of the Windows operating system. Keeping track of when and where your 104 error occurs is a critical piece of information in troubleshooting the problem.
Some of the major Causes that triggers Error 104
Below are some mentioned causes that trigger the AOL Error 104.
⦁ You might have downloaded some Corrupted File or incomplete installation of AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) software.
⦁ Window registry might get corrupted from a recent AOL Messenger related software change i.e. Install or uninstall.
⦁ Some viruses or malware infected files sometimes affects and corrupts the Window system files or AOL Instant Messenger-related files and programs.
⦁ If some other program mistakenly deletes AOL Messenger (AIM) related programs or files.
The runtime errors like “AOL Error 104” can be caused by a variety of factors and it is very important to understand the real-time issue that is causing this issue. Therefore it is important to run “troubleshoot” every time when you faces this issue, possibly for every issue to prevent it to reoccur again in future.
Well, here are some of the genuine solutions and troubleshooting tips to solve the problem permanently. Follow the below-mentioned steps carefully and solve your Error 104:
Step 1: Perform a Full Malware Scan of Your PC
Sometimes Error 104 occurs due to the Malware infected your PC. These issues might have damaged or corrupted your files associated with Error 104. So there are chances that the issues that you are facing are due to these malicious intruders might have affected your files. Therefore, it’s been suggested that you run a complete malware scan on your PC. This will remove the viruses or malware that are causing the issue with your system and let improve the functionality of your account and moreover it will prevent to occur in future.
Step 2: Remove all the junk files from your system
Over the passage of time, your PC accumulates various junk files and trash from web surfing or from some websites. These files can cause AOL Messenger to respond slowly and provides 104 errors. Cleaning out these temporary files will help you solve your issue with Error 104; moreover, it will speed up your System’s Performance and functionality.
It’s highly recommended that you use the only specific cleanup software. To know how to run Disk Cleanup on your Windows Versions XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10 follow the following mentioned steps:
1. Go to “Start” Button
2. Search “Command” and hold CTRL-Shift Keys and hit Enter
3. In the Permission Box, click “Yes”
4. A black Window will appear on your screen, here type “cleanmgr” and press “Enter”
5. The Disk Cleanup manager will start calculating occupied disk space
6. Another Dialog box will open up on your screen with various options to select, select the options from there and also select “temporary files” because majorly the junk files get saved in this folder
7. Once you have selected the options click “Ok”
Step 3: Keep your PC’s Device Drivers Updated
Your PC’s Device Drivers can get corrupted or outdated and this causes Error 104. To fix the Drivers you need to be sure about the device driver that is creating the Error 104, which is indeed a very difficult task. If you are an expert or experienced in finding, downloading and updating these drivers you might know that how time-consuming and frustrating these processes are; downloading or installing any wrong or incompatible driver will make your situation worse.
One of the best ways to update your drivers is by using DriverDoc Tool developed by Microsoft Gold Partner. It automatically downloads all the drivers and it’s very easy to use as well. It comes with One Click Update feature makes sure that you have downloaded the right version for your system and also creates the backup for your current Driver prior making any changes.
If you come across any issue while installing and downloading Drivers, you can talk to AOL Tech Support Number [sc name="phone_number"], they will provide you free assistance and support to sort-out any issue you have been facing due to Hardware Drivers.
Step 4: Running Windows System Restore
By running “Windows System Restore” will undo all the recent changes that have been made in your system and hence if the Error 104 is caused by some recent update, this process will set it back to the previous setting and your issue will be sorted. It will set back your system’s files and programs to the older settings when everything was working normally. To run “Window System Restore” follows the steps mentioned below carefully:
Window System Restore for (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):
1. Click “Start” Button
2. Search for “System Restore” and “Enter”
3. Click on “System Restore”
4. If prompted give “Administrator Password”
5. Follow the steps
6. Restoration of your Computer is done.
Step 5: Reinstalling AOL Instant Messenger Program Associated with Error 104
Sometimes the Error 104 is due to a specific program and if you will uninstall and reinstall the program, it will fix the issue.
Here are the instructions you need to follow for Windows 7 and Windows Vista:
1. Click on “Start” button
2. Search for “Control Panel” on the right side
3. Now go to “Programs”
4. Here click on “Programs and Features”
5. Search or find “AOL Error Code 104-associated program” under “Currently Programs”
6. Find and click on ”AOL Instant Messenger” related entry
7. Click on “Remove” on the right side
8. Follow the steps that have been shown to you on-screen to complete the uninstallation process for the files related to Error 104.
Instructions for Windows 8:
1. Go to “Start Menu”
2. By right-clicking “Start Context Menu” will pop-up
3. Here click on “Programs and Features”
4. Now locate “AOL Error Code 104” related program, from “Name” column.
5. Now click “AOL Instant Messenger-related entry”
6. Now find Uninstall/Change on the top menu
7. Go with the instructions shown on your screen and complete the uninstallation process
Once you have successfully uninstalled the Error104 associated files, you can now reinstall your program based on AOL Inc Instructions and guidelines.
Step 6: Using Windows System File Checker (“sfc / scannow”)
Windows System File Checker allows you to scan and restore Windows Corrupted Files. It then scans all the files involving those files which are associated or triggering Error 104. To know about steps for how to run “Windows System File Checker” please follow the instructions mentioned below:
1. Click “Start”
2. Search “Command”, hold CTRL-Shift and hit Enter
3. Click “Yes” when permission dialog box will appear
4. A black window will appear on your screen, here type “sfc / scannow” and Enter
5. Once the “system file checker” begins to scan your system it will examine all the files and files associated with Error 104. Therefore, it will take some time to complete the whole process.
6. Just follow the on-screen command and you are all done.
Step 7. Fix Registries Entries Associated With Error 104
Well if you are planning to carry out the repairing your registry entries for Error 104, then it’s been suggested that you do not try to do it by yourself unless you have the proper knowledge and experience about it. If you are not PC Professional or if you are having limited knowledge about it, because even a small mistake or wrong entry can cause you great loss. Even a small mistake like misplaced comma can stop your PC’s working entirely.
Due to this risk, it’s been highly recommended that you contact AOL Technical Support Phone Number [sc name="phone_number"]. They will guide you properly and help you to follow the right steps to get your issue sorted.
If you still like to do the manual repairing of your Windows Registry, then at first create a backup by exporting a portion of the registry related to Error 104. Then follow the steps mentioned below:
1. First of all click on the “Start” Menu.
2. Enter “Command” in the search box, hold CTRL-Shift on your keyboard and hit Enter.
3. A permission box will be opened
4. Here you need to click on “Yes”
5. Now in this window type “regedit” and hit enter
6. Registry editor window will get opened, here select Error 104 related key that you want to backup.
7. Select the “Selected Branch” in “Export Range”
8. Now “save” all the changes by clicking “Save”
9. And your file will be saved with “.reg” file extension
These steps have created the backup for your AOL Messenger (AIM) related registry entry.
Step 8: Keep Track of Windows Updates and Install all Updates whenever Available
Microsoft is working really hard to find the genuine and authentic solutions for all the Errors and issues that might arise. It has various updates and improvements that are available to resolve the issues associated with Error 104. And sometimes downloading and installing these updates resolve the issues and run-time Errors. To check for updates and get them installed on your Windows Version (XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10) follow the following guidelines:
- 1. First of all click on the “Start Menu”
2. Search “Update” and hit Enter
3. A dialog box will appear on your screen as “Windows Update”
4. Here you will find all the latest updates to install.
5. Install the updates that are available.
This will definitely sort out the issue and if not you can contact to AOL Technical Support Number [sc name="phone_number"], they will guide you and help you to resolve all your issues and errors.
Step 9: Re-install Windows
Well, lastly the only option left is to re-install your Windows. Before attempting to go through this process we suggest you backup your data, important documents, pictures, videos, software and other personal information or documents. This process will erase all the information and data that you have saved in your Hard-drives. Therefore it is very important to save all the data before processing this step.
By re-installing your system will start afresh and all the affected or junk files will get cleaned out. If the Error 104 still persists on your system, you must contact AOL Technical Support Phone Number, and ask for free assistance and guidance to help you solve your issues. AOL Technical Professionals are knowledgeable and highly skilled executives who are very efficient in solving any kind of issue related to AOL or AOL Desktop Gold. Feel free to call Experts any time, they are available 24*7 to help you and provide you instant solutions. They give you the best authentic solutions within few minutes.
