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Article KB-00221 - ChivaNet AIM FAQ

Applies to: Retro AIM Server - General

Created by Serena (she/her) on Jan 28, 2025

Common Questions


What software do I need?

This varies depending on what operating system you're using. Check out the following sections.

Microsoft Windows 95/98/Me

See KB-00222 - Setting Up AIM 5.1.3036 on Win9x

Microsoft Windows NT/XP/Vista/7

The below content was sourced from KB-00223

Downloading

Download AOL Instant Messenger for Windows (Patched) here: Download Info

Installing

For this version, simply run the install.bat contained within the downloaded ZIP file.

Microsoft Windows 10/11

The below content was sourced from KB-00224

Downloading

Download AOL Instant Messenger for Windows at this link: Download Info

Installing

Install by running the aim513036.exe file you downloaded. After installing, you will need to set compatibility mode to Windows XP SP3 (see https://allthings.how/how-to-run-an-app-in-compatibility-mode-in-windows-11/ for instructions).

Do the following steps BEFORE starting AIM for the first time:

  1. In Windows Explorer, navigate to C:\Program Files (x86)\AIM
  2. Delete the file aimapi.dll (DO NOT DELETE ANYTHING ELSE)
  3. Start AIM as normal

Once AIM is installed, you need to configure your connection:

  1. Click the Setup button (has an icon with a yellow wrench)
  2. Click the Connection button
  3. Change Host to aim.chivanet.org and verify that Port is 5190
  4. Do NOT select the Connect using proxy checkbox!
  5. Click OK
  6. Click OK
  7. Enter your Screen Name and Password and click Sign On

Sun Solaris (SPARC)

The below content was sourced from KB-00225

Downloading

  1. Download the Gaim client here: Download Info

Installing

  1. Decompress the file with the following command:
    # gunzip gaim-0.71-sparc-solaris-pkg.gz                                  
    
  2. Install the package:
    # pkgadd -d gaim-0.71-sparc-solaris-pkg
    
    The following packages are available:
    1  BJMgaim     Gaim
                   (sparc) 0.71
    
    Select package(s) you wish to process (or 'all' to process
    all packages). (default: all) [?,??,q]: [press ENTER here]
    
  3. If you get the following output: Do you want to install these conflicting files [y,n,?,q], press y and ENTER
  4. Once the installation completes, run gaim from the command line
  5. Click the Accounts button at the bottom left of the Gaim login screen (it has an icon depicting a blue book)
  6. Click Add
  7. Enter your screen name and password in the corresponding fields
  8. Click the Show more options arrow under User Options near the bottom of the screen
  9. In the Auth host: field under AIM/ICQ Options, enter aim.chivanet.org
  10. Verify that the Auth port: field reads 5190
  11. Click Save
  12. Back in the window that lists your accounts, click the checkbox in the Online column next to your ChivaNet screen name

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