With more users going online each day, the primary concern is to provide a secure environment for the user to browse online, send and receive emails, and share data on the network. AOL 9.0 Security Edition which is an extended version of AOL 9.0 Optimized software, is a tool that aims at providing the utmost security for an online user.
Easy to use and incorporating a wide range of latest tools, the utility strives to block all kinds of spammers and intruders while keeping the information on the system secure, thus putting the user’s concerns to rest.

Some of the extended features of AOL 9.0 Security Edition include:

. Provision for a Personal Firewall Express utility that sits on the boundary between the system and the network and monitors both sides for possible attackers. If a threat is detected in the form of hackers, the user receives a detailed report about the attacker and the necessary action that needs to be taken to ward off the attacker.
. Provision to choose the level of spam control. Accordingly, the user gets to choose between low, medium or high along with the customized span block to filter out unwanted emails. There is also provision for a Report Spam button on the Instant Messenger that blocks out users who send offending messages.
. Ability to switch from one XP profile to another without the need to log off and log back in.
.  Provision to scan jpeg images embedded in emails in addition to scanning the attachments.
. Provision to control various pop ups and floating ads in addition to the ability to set parameters for children when they use the internet. Some of these parameters include: limits set to the sites that can be visited, time for which the connection is maintained, emails and messages that are sent out or received and a new IM Safety List that allows the parent to specify who the child can chat with online. For teenagers who need the internet for study purposes, there is a feature called Teen Search that filters out unwanted and offending sections before displaying the result. There is also a provision to use an AOL report card that monitors the child’s activities on the internet and displays the details to the parent.
. Provision for an AOL Spyware Protection utility that automatically scans the system once a week to eliminate spyware. In addition to this, the new SpyZapper feature works alongside the anti spyware utility and checks the system for spyware that may cause connection problems and security risks etc. SpyZapper is able to identify spyware in all these cases, send alerts and wait for response from the user to commence corresponding activity.
. Provision for regular updates and notifications with the help of AOL Security Alerts wherein notifications can be sent in the form of messages to mobile devices as well. The user is also able to make use of the AOL Safety and Security Center which acts as a database that contains all the latest virus definitions and updates.
. Provision for an Enhanced AOL computer check up feature that runs offline. This feature runs scans on the system and identifies system problems that might affect the performance. The user is sent a report stating the issue and possible ways to solve it, in addition to the feature solving the problem automatically. The user is also prompted to schedule routine scans by this feature to make sure the system runs smoothly.
. Provision for the user to get alerts as and when the transaction limit has been exceeded along with the option to clear browsing history with just a click in addition to the option of paying bills online using the AOL Bill Pay feature.
. Provision for an AOL Call Alert Talk feature which connects users with a USB phone or an AOL talk phone to incoming calls that get routed via the computer.
. Support provided for bilingual households especially English and Spanish along with a Spell Check feature that corrects spelling and grammar mistakes in both languages.
. Provision to store emails conveniently in separate folders with the storage space being 100 MB of mail. Support is also provided for preformatted post card layouts that users can use to send photos, pictures etc. via emails.
. Provision for a redesigned AOL Address book that organizes contact information for fast and easy retrieval along with the option to use the features of the Enhanced IM and Buddy List Window Management. Support is also provided for web camming to conduct real time video conversations.
• Provision for an AOL Calendar wherein users can create multiple calendars for each user, and publish developed calendars on websites.
. Support provided for the user to choose from more than 700000 audio and video clips through the use of Musicnet@AOL and Video@AOL.

System Requirements:

.  Internet connection.
. AOL Account.