help with free webmail from AOL (email, gmail, work, connect)

[Ucandoit]

I am not a member but use the free email through AOL, hence they will not help me fix the problem. I cannot access my emails at all, I keep getting an error message. I went to AOL Help link located on the error message and I tried all the fixes they suggested and I still cannot retrieve my mail. I am wondering if I am going to have to send everyone a new email address through my current ISP provider. Anyone know how I can fix this problem with AOL?

[Brian.Pearson]

I don't know anything about AOL email, but I do know that sometimes when an account hasn't been accessed with a given period of time, it no longer works. Could that be the case?

[mawipafl]

Do you access AOL through your ISP (ie aol.com) or do you use the AOL program and connect with TCP/IP?

Have you had this problem for a while or did it suddenly start yesterday or today?

[EscapeCalifornia]

What web browser are you using to access it? I'd try a different one. For example, if you're using Internet Explorer, try Firefox.

[chaz longue]

May I suggest you abandon aol - but not for an email address with your isp.

Try gmail instead.

...then you'll not have another big problem if and when you switch your internet service provider...