My aim freezes the computer when i look at profiles.?

Question

Just recently when i look at my friends profiles on aim, it then freezes the computer and task manager wont work. i cant so anything and i have to restart my computer by flipping a switch on this outlet thing. My sister says that doing that is bad for the computer but there is no other way to do it. Im not sure if it has to do with my aim or just the computer. i have the old aim and i like it more than the other ones, but if thats the reason i will download the newer one.

Answer 1

I use the old one too, and its NEVER done that.  Next time it happens, hit the num lock and caps lock key, this will tell us/you if the computer is "hard locked" and helps narrow down the problem.  Other then that, try to wait it out, give it about 30 minutes the next time it happens.  It might just be one of your friends has some code in his profile the old aim doesnt like, there where some text strings you could send a few versions ago that would lock AIM from working.  See if it happens on other profiles.  Let me know!

-cleric