Monday, 20 July 2020

Know why you are facing ‘AOL Gold update not working’ issue!


It is always a good idea to update software from time to time but it can really be frustrating if the software stops working after the update. One common problem faced by AOL Gold users is ‘AOL Gold update not working’ which is truly upsetting.

However, there are a number of possibilities as to why are you facing this issue. We have listed the most popular ones below which result in ‘AOL Gold update not working’ condition-


















·        It is quite possible that you have an older version of desktop gold software which stops it from running. Download and install the latest version and try again.

·        You might have turned off the option of ‘Automatic Update’ in settings.

·        You system might be infected with virus which would stop the update from running. 

·        Your laptop might not have enough space to run the software
·        You might be facing ‘AOL Gold update not working’ issue due to unstable internet connection.

·        You might be using an outdated version of windows which might have supported the installation of update but won’t let it run. Update your windows to try again.

·        The software and system requirement might not be compatible with each other. Try downloading the relevant drivers and see if the update works or not.

Now that you know the problem, you can easily pick the solution and follow the basic steps to get rid of ‘AOL Gold update not working’ issue. Just pick the most suitable one and fix your issue easily!

1.     Automatic Update
If automatic updates are off and you don’t know how to turn them on then follow the below guidelines to fix the issue of AOL Gold update not working.

Ø Restart your laptop

Ø Search for ‘Update’ in the search bar of your laptop located at the bottom left corner and go to ‘Update and Security’. Select ‘Windows Update’

Ø Click on ‘Check for updates’

Ø Go to ‘Change Settings’ and click on ‘Important Update’ and check the box with ‘Install update automatically’ option

Ø Once the process is done, save and apply changes

2.     Unstable internet connection

You are most likely to face this issue if your internet services keep on fluctuating. Follow the below steps to fix AOL Gold update not working issue-

Ø Turn off your laptop and unplug all the cables. Then them and insert them again

Ø Make sure all the ports and cables are in working state

Ø Check the proximity of router and modem. They should be closely places to catch signals easily

Ø Turn on the laptop and check the internet connection

3.     Compatibility Check

At times, the system might just not be right for the software. There are few things which are required for desktop gold windows to run properly. They are-

Ø At least 520 MB of free disk space
Ø Fast computer processor (266 MHz)
Ø Fast internet connection
Ø 1 GB Ram
Ø High screen resolution

4.     Presence of virus

If you are unable to diagnose the cause, it is safe to assume that ‘AOL Gold update not working’ issue is due to presence of malware in the system. Follow the below steps to get rid of virus-

Ø Download antivirus software if you haven’t already

Ø Install it and open it to run a complete system scan

Ø Once the scan is done, it will display the viruses that made your laptop their home

Ø Delete them one by one and you will be able to access aol gold
If nothing works then run the troubleshooter on your system. Follow the below steps-

Ø Go to ‘Start’ and click on ‘Control’

Ø Select ‘Troubleshooter’ and click on ‘View All’

Ø Select automatically solve the problem by going on ‘Internet explorer performance’

Ø Restart your system once the troubleshoot is done

If you know the reason behind AOL Gold update not working issue then it will be very easy for you to fix the problem therefore we have helped you with a number of possibilities and the easiest way to fix it, all by yourself.

However, if you still face any problem then feel free to get in touch with us.


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