AIM Discontinued - 6 Secure Alternatives to AIM

Here are six secure alternatives to AIM to consider:

• Signal. Signal was one of the first messaging apps to have an explicit focus on security, so it became a pioneer in the field. ...
• Telegram. Telegram has been getting a lot of press recently for its moves into the cryptocurrency market. ...
• Threema. ...
• Wickr. ...
• Wire. ...
• WhatsApp.

1. Can you still download aim?
2. Does AIM still work?
3. Can you still access AIM?
4. Why did aim shut down?
5. Is there a way to recover old AIM conversations?
6. Can I still access my AIM email?
7. Why did AOL die?
8. Does AOL still exist in 2019?
9. Does MSN Messenger still exist?
10. What is AIM Address?
11. Is AIM AOL the same thing?
12. How do I find my old AIM screen name?

Can you still download aim?

People can download images they sent until December 15th, but the app's download links will start disappearing now. Unfortunately there's no way to save or port your buddy list. Initially the chat experience built into AOL desktop, AIM launched as a standalone app in 1997.

Does AIM still work?

AIM (AOL Instant Messenger) was an instant messaging and presence computer program created by AOL, which used the proprietary OSCAR instant messaging protocol and the TOC protocol to allow registered users to communicate in real time. ... The company discontinued AIM as a service on December 15, 2017.

Can you still access AIM?

On December 15, 2017, AIM was discontinued. Looking for AIM Mail? While AIM the instant messaging platform is no longer around, AOL's mail service, sometimes called AIM Mail but officially called AOL Mail, is alive and well. You can login to AIM Mail here using your old AIM username or full AOL email address.

Why did aim shut down?

When launched in 1997, AIM was a staple of personal computers. Created as an extension of AOL's desktop software, the instant messaging client helped to revolutionize the way people interact online. ... AOL only officially shut down the service late last year, citing a "cultural shift" in the way people communicate.

Is there a way to recover old AIM conversations?

The answer is yes as long as you or your buddy never disabled the option to save a copy of your chats. You also need to be able to sign in to your old account.

Can I still access my AIM email?

AIM messenger logo. AOL announced today that their instant messenger service is shutting down for good. Effective December 17, 2017, you will no longer be able to use the service. On the company's FAQ page, it's stated that you will still be able to use your @aim email address as you normally would.

Why did AOL die?

AOL rapidly declined thereafter, partly due to the decline of dial-up and rise of broadband. AOL was eventually spun off from Time Warner in 2009, with Tim Armstrong appointed the new CEO.

Does AOL still exist in 2019?

According to a new report from Reuters, top shareholders are pressuring Yahoo to join with the company formerly known as America Online. ...

Does MSN Messenger still exist?

Microsoft's MSN Messenger, or Windows Live Messenger as it's now known, will be fully retired on October 31st. ... MSN Messenger started off life as a basic instant messenger without much bloat and just text communications. Microsoft gradually started improving Messenger with calling capabilities for Windows XP users.

What is AIM Address?

Short for AOL Instant Messenger, AIM is a public IMnetwork that was launched by AOL in 1997. ... AIM supports file-sharing, buddy lists, RSS feeds, the capability to send messages to users who are offline, a universal address book, AIM pages, AIM bots, a customizable interface, AIM plug-ins, and other features.

Is AIM AOL the same thing?

AOL is a company, while AIM is a software, developed and maintained by AOL. ... AOL is short for America Online, a corporate internet service provider (ISP). AIM is the initials of AOL Instant Messenger, a cross platform instant messaging program.

How do I find my old AIM screen name?

Recover a forgotten username

1. Go to the Sign-in Helper.
2. Enter your recovery phone number or email address that you have access to.
3. Click Continue.
4. Click Yes, send me a verification code. - We'll send a code to the phone number or email address you provided.
5. Enter your verification code.
6. Click Continue.
7. Choose the account you'd like to sign in to.