Enhanced Security, Speed and Support
Included in your membership at no additional cost, AOL DESKTOP Gold is the key to navigating your AOL world seamlessly. We took the much-loved AOL Desktop and added the following features:
Enhanced Security, Speed and Security
Automatic Updates
Easy transition from previous version
If you already have an AOL account or an active AOL Advantage Plan, you can easily download and install AOL Desktop Gold without purchasing it again. AOL Desktop Gold combines email, web browsing, security features, bookmarks, and AOL services into one desktop application. Existing members can reinstall the software on a new computer or update an older installation in just a few minutes.
You can download the official software directly from AOL Desktop Gold Official Website or through the AOL Help portal.
Before downloading, make sure your computer meets the minimum requirements:
Windows 10 or later
1 GHz processor or faster
At least 1 GB RAM
512 MB free hard drive space
Stable internet connection
Screen resolution of 1024×720 or higher recommended
AOL states that Desktop Gold works best on modern Windows systems and automatically updates itself for security improvements.
Go to the official AOL login page:
Enter your AOL username and password connected to your subscription.
If you already subscribe to an AOL Advantage Plan, Desktop Gold may already be included at no extra cost.
Visit:
After signing in:
Locate “Included Products”
Find AOL Desktop Gold
Click Download Now or Get Started
The setup file named Install_AOL_Desktop.exe will begin downloading to your computer.
Once the download is complete, follow these installation steps:
Open the Downloads folder on your PC
Double-click the downloaded AOL setup file
Click Run if Windows asks for permission
Select Install Now
Wait for the installation process to complete
Restart your computer if prompted
After installation, launch AOL Desktop Gold from the desktop shortcut.
When you open AOL Desktop Gold for the first time:
Enter your AOL email address
Type your password
Complete any security verification steps
Your saved bookmarks, emails, toolbar settings, passwords, and contacts may automatically transfer if they were linked to your AOL account.
Some popular features include:
Built-in email and browser
Automatic updates
Enhanced security protection
Password manager
Favorite websites and bookmarks
Anti-phishing protection
Easy access to AOL Mail and news
AOL also includes automatic background updates so users always stay on the latest version.
Check your internet connection
Disable antivirus temporarily
Clear browser cache
Run the installer as Administrator
Restart your PC and try again
Ensure enough disk space is available
AOL recently noted that some users may experience temporary login issues due to system-related problems. Try again later if sign-in fails.
AOL Desktop Gold updates automatically. However, you can manually check for updates by:
Opening AOL Desktop Gold
Clicking Help
Selecting About AOL
If an update is available, AOL will install it automatically after restarting the program.
Downloading and installing AOL Desktop Gold for existing members is simple if you already have an active AOL subscription. Just sign in to your AOL account, download the installer from the MyBenefits page, and follow the on-screen installation steps.