I was able to add AwayBox, but I get an error saying "An error has occurred in the script on this page" or "A runtime error has occured" when clicking any of the buttons.
If you are unable to download IE 5.5 or higher, you can still use the Random Messages, Custom Random Messages, and Back Timer features of AwayBox by utilizing the toolbar buttons on the left of this website. However, you will not be able to add AwayBox to AIM.
When I try to add AwayBox, I get the following error: "This Expression format is no longer supported."
Answer: AwayBox does not currently work with AIM 5.9 or higher. If you have AIM 5.9 or higher, click here to downgrade to AIM 5.5.
When trying to add AwayBox, I get the following error: "You have clicked on an AIM hyperlink that your client does not support."
Answer: This means you don't have AOL Instant Messenger 5.0 or higher (which is required to run AwayBox). Click here to download the latest version.
When trying to add AwayBox, I get the following error: "The AIM hyperlink you've clicked on may require you to be online to work. Please log in first."
Answer: You must be signed on AOL Instant Messenger before adding AwayBox. Please sign on and try again.
When trying to add AwayBox, I get the following error: "Windows cannot find 'aim:GetExpression?URL=..."
Answer: This means there was a problem with AIM, causing Windows to be unable to recognize it. Please completely exit AIM and reopen it.
I am using a Mac, or am unable to upgrade to AIM 5.0. Is there any way I can use AwayBox without adding it to AOL Instant Messenger?
Answer: You can use the Random Messages, Custom Random Messages, and Back Timer features of AwayBox by utilizing the toolbar on the left of the AwayBox website.
I have successfully added AwayBox to AOL Instant Messenger. How do I use the Random Away Messages feature?
Answer: Once you have added AwayBox, you should see a toolbar on the left hand side of AIM. Simply click on the "Random" button, and select a category. This will make your away message random.
I click "I'm Back" in AIM, but it doesn't let me come back from being away.
Answer: You must first click "I'm Back" in the AwayBox window before clicking "I'm Back" in AIM.
I get the following error: "Windows cannot find 'aim:goaway?message=..."
Answer: This means there was a problem with AIM, causing Windows to be unable to recognize it. Please completely exit AIM and reopen it.
I get the following error: "Could not unset Away state"
Answer: This is because you changed your font/color settings too fast or switched too fast from one away message set to another. AIM has an "away message rate limit" that prevents you from setting your away message too often. Click "I'm Back" in the AwayBox window and wait a few minutes, and everything should work fine again.
How do I change the font, background color, or font color of the away message?
Answer: You can change these settings in the AwayBox window while the Random Away Messages are running.
I am having trouble changing the background color and font color of the away message. I input a color but it doesn't change.
Answer: You must input a valid HTML-supported color. Click here to view a list of HTML-supported colors. You may also input a color in hex form, preceded by the # sign (ex. #336699).
How can I submit my own away messages to put on AwayBox?
How do I create my own set of away messages to randomize?
Answer: Click on the "Custom" button in the AwayBox toolbar, and select "Create & Edit." You will be taken to a page where you can create your own set and add away messages to it. To use a set that you have created, click on the "Custom" bottom and select the category you wish to use.
I click "I'm Back" in AIM, but it doesn't let me come back from being away.
Answer: You must first click "I'm Back" in the AwayBox window before clicking "I'm Back" in AIM.
The Custom Random Sets I created are gone! What happened?
Answer: All AwayBox information and preferences are stored on your computer via cookies. Please make sure you do not delete your cookies, or else your information will be lost.
I get the following error: "Windows cannot find 'aim:goaway?message=..."
Answer: This means there was a problem with AIM, causing Windows to be unable to recognize it. Please completely exit AIM and reopen it.
I get the following error: "Could not unset Away state"
Answer: This is because you changed your font/color settings too fast or switched too fast from one away message set to another. AOL Instant Messenger has an "away message rate limit" that prevents you from setting your away message too often. Click "I'm Back" in the AwayBox window and wait a few minutes, and everything should work fine again.
How do I change the font, background color, or font color of the away message?
Answer: You can change these settings in the AwayBox window while the Random Away Messages are running.
I am having trouble changing the background color and font color of the away message. I input a color but it doesn't change.
Answer: You must input a valid HTML-supported color. Click here to view a list of HTML-supported colors. You may also input a color in hex form, preceded by the # sign (ex. #336699).
How can I submit my own away messages to put on AwayBox?
Answer: Click on the "Back Timer" button in the AwayBox toolbar, and select the amount of time you will be away for (or choose "Custom" to input a number).
I click "I'm Back" in AIM, but it doesn't let me come back from being away.
Answer: You must first click "I'm Back" in the AwayBox window before clicking "I'm Back" in AIM.
I get the following error: "Windows cannot find 'aim:goaway?message=..."
Answer: This means there was a problem with AIM, causing Windows to be unable to recognize it. Please completely exit AIM and reopen it.
I get the following error: "Could not unset Away state"
Answer: This is because you changed your font/color settings too fast or switched too fast from one away message set to another. AIM has an "away message rate limit" that prevents you from setting your away message too often. Click "I'm Back" in the AwayBox window and wait a few minutes, and everything should work fine again.
How do I change the font, background color, or font color of the away message?
Answer: You can change these settings in the AwayBox window while the Random Away Messages are running.
I am having trouble changing the background color and font color of the away message. I input a color but it doesn't change.
Answer: You must input a valid HTML-supported color. Click here to view a list of HTML-supported colors. You may also input a color in hex form, preceded by the # sign (ex. #336699).
I can't figure out how to use the Colored Smileys or Text Color Fader features.
Answer: Please read the instructions, which can be found in the windows of each feature (Tools > Colored Smileys > Instructions or Tools > Text Fader > Instructions).
How do I turn off an alarm that I have set before it goes off?
Answer: Simply click on the "Alarm in ___ Min" text that appears on the bottom left of AIM.
How come some of the colored smileys don't display correctly?
Answer: This is most likely a problem with AIM. At this point, there is nothing we can do about the problem.
How do I change the time that displays on AIM?
Answer: The time that AwayBox displays is your system time. To change it, simply change the Date/Time on your computer through Windows.
