Q: How do I stop NIM from sending automatic responses to other users?
When I have not been active for a while and someone sends me an instant message, my computer
automatically responds to the other person with an "auto-response" message, even though I have not set
my Away option.
A: Go to the Away tab in Preferences, and uncheck Auto respond with message in
the "When idle" section.
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Q: How do I keep my Buddy List groups from expanding automatically every time
I sign on? (Windows only)
A: You must modify a registry key using the Windows Registry Editor program.
WARNING: You can cause Windows to stop functioning if you make a mistake in the Registry Editor program. If you need assistance, find someone who is familiar with the program to help you. AOL cannot be responsible for any damage you do to your computer.
To modify the registry key, follow these steps:
1. Exit NIM.
2. From the Start menu, launch regedit from the Run dialog box.
3. Browse to the following registry key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\America Online\Netscape Instant Messenger (TM)\CurrentVersion\Users\\Buddy
4. Right-click Buddy.
5. Click New, and select DWORD Value.
6. A new item appears on the right side of the Registry Editor window. For the name of this new item, type: AutoExpandGroups
7. Press the Enter key to save the "AutoExpandGroups" name, and then exit the Registry Editor.
You're done. Now when you collapse any of your groups, they should still be collapsed when you sign on again.
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Q: What should I do if my Away message is not being sent out when I set myself as Away? (Windows only)
A: Check your Away Preference settings, and make sure that you have the Auto respond and insert in personal profile option enabled.
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