How to Install AOL Desktop Gold as a Current Member

Installing AOL Desktop Gold is an easy process if one is already an AOL member. This guide will help current AOL members to quickly and easily install and get started with AOL Desktop Gold.

First, make sure that the computer you’ll be using to access and use AOL Desktop Gold is equipped with the latest version of Windows or macOS. With Windows, you’ll need an updated OS from Windows 7 or later, and with macOS, you’ll need macOS 10.9 or later.

Once you’ve established the computer's operating system, it’s time to download and install AOL Desktop Gold. To do so, first head to aol.com in a web browser on the computer you’d like to install to. From the homepage, click “My Account” and then log in with your AOL username and password.

After logging in, look for a banner at the top of the page that relates to “AOL Desktop Gold.” If the banner is displayed, click the “Download Now” button in the banner and then choose to download the program. When that’s complete, open the Downloads folder and double-click on the installation file titled “AOL Desktop Gold Setup.”

You will then be asked to agree to the terms and conditions of AOL Desktop Gold. After you’ve read and accepted these conditions, click “Install Now” and the installation process will begin. The installation wizard will step you through the setup procedure, asking you for a few preferences along the way. The setup should take less than a few minutes.

Once the installation is complete, you can open up the AOL Desktop Gold program by double-clicking the shortcut on your computer’s desktop. You’ll then be asked to enter your AOL username and password. Insert this information and click Execute to log in to the program.

Congratulations! You’ve successfully installed AOL Desktop Gold and are now ready to experience the full features of the latest AOL software. Enjoy exploring, personalizing, and enhancing the program.