The wi-fi adapter (for people without wireless), isn't very compatable with AOL.
To get around the AOL problem:
1.Uninstall the USB connector software.
2.Go on control pannel, select "network and internet connections"
3.Select network connections.
4.In the margin select "create a new connection"
5.A window will appear. Just select the top option "connect to internet".
6.In the next step select "set up my connection manually"
7.Now select the second option (about a username and password).
8.Just type what you want for the ISP name (eg. Wi-Fi AOL)
9.Now for your username put your AOL EMAIL ADDRESS. For the password put your AOL password. (You can untick the two boxes at the bottom)
10.Tick the shortcut box and press finish.
Now you've created and AOL connection that doesn't use the AOL software (and it doesn't cost you anything extra by the way)
Now:
11.Connect to your new connection via the desktop icon.
12. Whilst connected, reinstall you USB connector.
Whenever you want to go on Wi-Fi, just use the connection you created, instead of actualy loading AOL. Hope that helps out a few people!