How to Restore a missing AOL Desktop Gold icon
AOL gold users from
around the globe have been enjoying the many advantages and benefits of the
desktop program ever since its launch. It has many great features and perks
which has attracted countless customers to download the software. And although
it has many security and protection features, sometimes it cannot prevent
errors and problems from happening. One such problem is the case of the missing AOL Desktop
Gold icon. You will know it when you are unable to find it on
the desktop screen nor the system tray folder or the hidden icons folder. This
problem is very common and it is most likely that everyone who uses this
software will come across it one day or the other. So if you want to know how
to prevent this from happening, you can contact the customer care service of
AOL.
To restore back the
missing AOL gold icon you can either opt for the basic troubleshooting method
or the advanced one. It depends on whether the basic methods help with the
recovery. If it doesn’t, you should go for the advanced methods.
Solution 1: Delete
harmful software.
- Download or use any
available PC scanner tool that you have on your system.
- Click on the anti-virus icon to
start the scan. After the scan is complete, you will see a list of all
harmful threats.
- Delete these files by clicking
right on the file names and selecting ‘delete’ to remove it from the
system.
- Refresh and restart your
computer and check if the missing icon has been restored.
If this basic
troubleshooting method does not help solve the problem, proceed to the advanced
method below.
Method 2: Disable the
Task Scheduler.
This application
removes broken or corrupted files from the system so it could be the reason why
your AOL icon keeps disappearing.
- Go to programs from the start
menu and select ‘accessories’.
- Under accessories, select
‘system tools’ to open the task scheduler.
- You see a ‘tree’ icon on the
left panel, click it and select the Microsoft folder.
- Follow this up by clicking on
Windows then ‘Diagnosis’ to open the schedule.
- Choose the available schedules
and disable them clicking right on their names and choosing the disable
button.
By carrying out these
two methods, you will be able to restore the missing icon back on the desktop.
If you require any assistance, you can contact to download AOL
Desktop Gold to avail guidance from certified AOL employees.