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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 help make you more efficient. New AOL Explorer is the leap forward in browsing you've been waiting for.

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Desktop Search

Quickly find what you're looking for on your own computer using key words and phrases. So now you can find the file -- even if you don't know its name.

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 demonstration of Tabbed Browsing!

Thumbnail Previews

With thumbnail navigation, actual thumbnail previews of the page appear when you mouse over the listing. Now you can see where you're going.

System Requirements

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  • Minimum Internet Explorer Version: 6.0
  • OS: Windows 98SE 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 with Desktop Search:

If you have: It usually takes:
Broadband -- Cable/DLS Less than a minute
56K modem 10 - 15 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.