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AOL Explorer About AOL® Explorer 1.5

Welcome the next generation of Internet browsing. AOL has built upon Microsoft® Internet Explorer technology-the world's most widely used-and raised it to the next level. AOL Explorer has enhanced security and more time-saving features than any other browser. Built-in pop-up controls help protect you against annoying pop-ups and Spyware Quick Scan makes your surfing safer. A host of new tools, like Tabbed Browsing and a Feeds Screensaver, help make you more efficient. You can also play with the Visual Themes and Desktop Widgets. The new AOL Explorer is the leap forward in browsing for which you've been waiting.

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See full list of “What Is New” in this version.
Tabbed Browsing

Tabbed Browsing

AOL Explorer attaches easy-to-see tabs to browser windows so you can find and get to the window you want in a snap. It lets you "keep tabs" on your Internet experience. Watch a demo of Tabbed Browsing.

Portable Favorites

Portable Favorites

AOL Explorer transfers your favorite website links from IE, and lets you access them from a "Portable Favorites Folder." This way, you can tap into your favorite sites on any machine using your AOL or AIM Screen name by simply going to http://favorites.aol.com

Visual Themes

Visual Themes

AOL allows you to customize the look and feel of your browser. You might want to try the Midnight theme, or check out Bubble Gum or Kickflip. Choose from any of our sixteen themes to add bling to your browser!

Desktop Widgets

Desktop Widgets

You can now take the Side Panels in AOL Explorer and put them right onto your desktop. Take your Feeds Panel, Journals Panel, or whatever and have it right at your fingertips. Best of all, you can keep them open even when AOL Explorer has been closed. You are never far from the
                       latest breaking events, blogs and general information.

System Requirements

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  • Minimum Internet Explorer Version: 6.0
  • OS: Windows 2000 or higher (Recommended XP)
  • RAM: 64 MB (Recommended 128 MB)
  • Hard Disk Space: 60 MB
  • Processor: 166 MHz Pentium Class processor (Recommended 700 MHz)

Estimated Download Time

AOL Explorer:

If you have: It usually takes:
Broadband -- Cable/DSL Less than a minute
56K modem Less than 10 minutes

Use of the software product you are about to download is governed by a license agreement. The license will be presented for your review and acceptance during installation. If you do not agree with the license terms you may not use the software, and will be given the opportunity to cancel the installation.