How to edit the max amount of buddies on AIM

[SBlueman]

Ok I put this litte diddy together as a txt file, so if anyone wants it email me:

How to edit your AOL Instant Messenger Buddy Limit
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****Please Read before continuing*****

1. Make sure you have the latest version of AIM at http://www.aim.com/get_aim/win/win_beta.adp
even if there is no beta version, click on the link to see what the latest version is to make sure
you are current. The latest version (AIM version 5.2.3292) can cut thru firewalls.

2. Also, this will only work for people using PC's. Sorry all you Mac and Linux users.

3. I am not responsible for anything going wrong when they use this on either a home or work
PC.

Disclaimer: Modifying the registry can cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall
your operating system. I cannot guarantee that problems resulting from modifications to the
registry can be solved. Use the information provided at your own risk.

Now onto the tutorial:

Step 1:
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go to "Start", then "Run", type in "regedit" and hit ok

Step 2:
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Follow this path:
HIKEY_CURRENT_USER--
Software--
America Online--
AOL Instant Messenger ™--
Buddy

Step 3:
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Click on "Buddy" then right click on "MaxBuddies" and select "modify"

Step 4:
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Under "Base" select "Decimal"

Step 5:
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Under "Value Data" type in the number you want as a limit, then click ok.

All set! You are done!

Disclaimer: Modifying the registry can cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall
your operating system. I cannot guarantee that problems resulting from modifications to the
registry can be solved. Use the information provided at your own risk.

[Flock of Moosen]

Just curious, how many does it allow you to have now without editing it?

[SBlueman]

latest version's cap is 220 (version 5.2.3292)

[Flock of Moosen]

Don't think I'll be needing to edit then since that is 10 times the amount I have now.