TeamGai
join:2007-06-10
Cheyenne, WY
| "SNMaster.idx Database is missing Please restore this file"
My mom's been getting this message every time her computer starts and every time she tries to get online through AOL. She finally found the file tonight but doesn't know what to do with it, and considering all the AOL Tech people are on AOL she can't get a hold of the AMERICAN ones unless she calls the INDIAN Tech Support line... Every time something goes wrong with our AOL we have to call someone and basically translate what they say, so this time she had me come on here and ask you guys what there is to do.
Last night our internet (from Qwest) went out because of a thunderstorm that shut down the local Qwest system. After about 6 hours they fixed it and the light on our modem came back on. Well, she had the said problem, and the only way I could get online was through AOL programs and then I was free to roam the net. This was frustrating for both of us so we called Qwest and get the modem problem straighted out so I don't have to get on through AOL. My mom on the other hand is still having the problem and there's no one who can 'semi' - quickly help us.
I'd love to have an answer soon as we are going to bed in a couple hours.
Please and Thanks! |
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dsfafd
@comcast.net | Did you try reinstalling it? I would just start with that...... redwnld and reinstall. |
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OEMTechSupport
@dell.com
| We have just tried uninstalling and reinstalling the AOL software and the problem reoccurs as soon as the computer is restarted (I do tech support for a computer manufacturer). There doesn't appear to be a known fix at this time unless AOL can come up with something, but they will only support their paying customers. |
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justin
Australian
join:1999-05-28
Brooklyn, NY | Try doing a vista system recovery, go back to a time before the problem was reported. Then re-install AOL.
If that fails, reinstall vista, then reinstall AOL. |
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shanck
@aol.com
| reply to TeamGai
hi there mate I too have the same prob....I have been everywhere to try and fix the prob...have you managed? please advise...Aol know of the problem but cannot/will not help...they say re-install aol using their cd that done I still have problems...it all started when I bought Norton 360 and installed the programme... |
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dsfafd
@comcast.net | reply to TeamGai
can helpme to restore my snmaster.idx database file |
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August 21st, @12:18PM
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From what I've read it's a problem with Vista and AOL 9.0 and un-installing and re-installing AOL doesn't help. The only solution I found was you have to do a Vista restore back to like it came from the factory then re-install AOL 9.0.
One other mention was that if you were running Zone Alarm to un-install it because that was the problem.
As far as the missing file, I think it may go here:
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\AOL\C_America Online 9.0\idb\SNMaster.idx
I also found this when searching the web.
quote:
Do a search for the missing file snmaster.idx (be sure to check search hidden files and folders) I found copies under an application data backup file and copied it into the following path
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\AOL\C_America Online 9.0\idb\SNMaster.idx
Along with the rest of the files in that folder.
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The only way I've been able to get online is to sign on as a guest.It's my understanding that the "snmaster.idx file" is kept stored on your computer and contains your password and screenname info.Since I have been signed in as a guest I have not been able to gain access to these settings.AOL's suggestion that I reinstall their software has been a waste of time.Anything short of accessing these settings will not help
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Rich
@bellsouth.net | reply to TeamGai
Delete the shortcut on desktop and from Programs list create a new shortcut to desktop. Worked for me. Good luck. |
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shanck
@aol.com | reply to TeamGai
hi there did you manage to restore the file? I have been having a right ball ache trying to ....I am pulling my hair out Aol don't know what to do etc |
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justin
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| said by shanck :
hi there did you manage to restore the file? I have been having a right ball ache trying to ....I am pulling my hair out Aol don't know what to do etc
Why don't you just
a) Reinstall VISTA, or "recover" all the way back to the start
b) Reinstall AOL9
that is the only solution I've seen that works. |
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kevingo
@aol.com
|  reply to TeamGai
heres how i solved the problem .i had the snmaster error after i down loaded the mcafee security center from aol must have a bug. tryed aol quick restore and xp system restore and uninstaling and reinstaling aol. nothing worked but i solved the problem by starting my computer in safe mode and doing a search for aol then deleated every thing that came up same for mcafee. |
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seahaven00
join:2007-11-28
Folsom, CA
| reply to TeamGai
I was having the same problem after i attempted to install AOL 9.1 on Vista. I posted this fix on an aol forum as well. Locate the appdata.ini which should be located in c:\program files\AOL 9.1 . Open the appdata.ini and modify the "Folder=" section like below..
Double check to make sure that the snmaster.idx file actually resides in C:\Windows\All Users\Application Data\AOL\Ca_AOL 9.1 . I'm assuming the problem exists because there is no absolute path by default in this appdata.ini file.
[appdata]
Folder=C:\Windows\All Users\Application Data\AOL\Ca_AOL 9.1
GUID=d2daa36-8ec8-4e9e-85f5-c1328ad905a0
Common=C:\Windows\All Users\Application Data
Browse to C:\Program Files\AOL 9.1\ and double click on aol.exe. It should start just fine. |
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AOLTech
join:2007-11-09
| reply to TeamGai
This is the best fix that you can try for the Message "Snmaster.idx Missing ".
You will have to copy The AOL® data to a different location if you are using Windows Vista™.
To copy the AOL data files and move them to the right location:
1. Click the Start button, then open My Computer.
Note: If using Windows Vista, click the Start button, then click Computer.
2. Access the AOL folder.
If using Windows 2000 or Windows XP, double-click the Local Disk (C:), then navigate to Windows\All Users\Application Data\AOL folder.
If using Windows Vista, double-click the Local Disk (C:), then navigate to the Windows\ProgramData|AOL folder. Windows Vista users can alternatively search for C_AOL90 to find it.
3. Right-click the C_AOL90 folder, then click Copy.
Note: If there are multiple copies of the C_AOL90 folder, copy the folder with the later letter next to it. e.g.: If you have C_AOL90a and C_AOL90b, then C_AOL90b is folder that would need to be copied.
4. Paste the folder into the correct location.
If using Windows 2000 or Windows XP, navigate to the C:\Documents And Settings\All Users\Application Data\AOL folder. Right-click the AOL folder, then click Paste.
If using Windows Vista, navigate to the C:\ProgramData\AOL folder. Right-click the AOL folder, then click Paste.
Notes:
If you do not find the Application Data folder, it may be hidden. To see all hidden folders on Windows XP or 2000, click the Tools menu, click Folder Options, then click the View tab. Under Hidden files and folders, choose the Show hidden files and folders option by clicking it, then click the OK button.
If you do not find the ProgramData folder, it may be hidden. To see all hidden folders, click the Organize menu, click Folder and Search Options, then click the View tab. Under Hidden files and folders, choose the Show hidden files and folders option by clicking it, then click the OK button.
5. Launch the AOL® software again. |
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FS1
@aol.com
| reply to TeamGai
Re: "SNMaster.idx Database Revival. This is the REAL ANSWER
Enough with this crap! Here is how it is done. You probably will not find the snmaster.idx on your computer anymore because some how or another it has been deleted. If it was on your computer, you wouldn't see "snmaster.idx database not found". Next, you will probably have trouble uninstalling your current AOL because without the snmaster.idx, the computer doesn't even recognize a dang AOL thing! All you have to do is go to: »daol.aol.com/software/91 and download it again. Simple as that. No searching for a file you don't have anymore, and no uninstalling a program that your computer doesn't even comply with. Just re-install it! PERIOD! I spent hours on this, and I never received a straight answer from ANY of these forums. RE-INSTALL IT! THAT'S IT! And you don't have to unistall the old one. It will give you trouble anyways! |
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AOLTech
join:2007-11-09
| said by FS1 :Enough with this crap! Here is how it is done. You probably will not find the snmaster.idx on your computer anymore because some how or another it has been deleted. If it was on your computer, you wouldn't see "snmaster.idx database not found". Next, you will probably have trouble uninstalling your current AOL because without the snmaster.idx, the computer doesn't even recognize a dang AOL thing! All you have to do is go to: » daol.aol.com/software/91 and download it again. Simple as that. No searching for a file you don't have anymore, and no uninstalling a program that your computer doesn't even comply with. Just re-install it! PERIOD! I spent hours on this, and I never received a straight answer from ANY of these forums. RE-INSTALL IT! THAT'S IT! And you don't have to unistall the old one. It will give you trouble anyways! Yes, I understand that reinstalling will fix the problem, but reinstalling is not the fix for all the problem that we face....on any software. The Solution that is put up above is tried and tested on many computers and is 100 percent fix for the problem. |
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debora
@Level3.net
| reply to TeamGai
Re: "SNMaster.idx Database is missing Please restore this file"
Hi I am with you on this ine.AOL had me delete,(through support, the 4.0 I had on my sys since I was running9.0, since my sys was running slow..So I did this and lost my snmaster.idx. I called for the last 2 weeks and finally they said some special area would have it fixed that our data base was connected. In the meantime they wanted to charge me for service that I did not get. They were very un-pratical to me in-regards to my situation and the un-techinical support I received from them. Losing my sys has cost me a fortune and they did not care, I am not with them any longer as of today and am with Peoples PC |
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anonmyous
@verizon.net
| reply to FS1
Re: "SNMaster.idx Database Revival. This is the REAL ANSWER
this will not solve the problem as you may not download some sites on the internet.What you need to do is to uninstall anything from aol (including their version of mccaffee),this includes their computer check-up,and anything with aol on it> then defrag your computer,then re-install all aol you took out,and you should have no more problems. this worked for me! good luck |
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DaveCinSL1
join:2007-12-02
San Leandro, CA
 ·Comcast
| reply to TeamGai
Re: "SNMaster.idx Database is missing Please restore this file"
sheesh main IDX which has the file that is corrupt in it (the master sn) also has a quick fix under one click fixes from the taskbar menu for aol also restore (aol) is located in aol in all programs installed folder under the backup folder also uninstall Norton and don't use it as anti virus |
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sbundy47
@optonline.net | reply to TeamGai
Folder=C:\Windows\All Users\Application Data\AOL\C_AOL 9.1
Simply change your reference in appdata.ini to the above and all is well! It's not CA_AOL 9.1 but C_AOL 9.1
It's a simply path direction reference mistake by AOL |
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Rlk
@aol.com
| reply to TeamGai
I had this problem and have devoted the last four days to this problem. I have been on the phone with aol three times t he last technician was awesome. I wrote down all the steps to fix.
If program won’t go past 99 percent and when double click on aol and message says restore snmaster.idx database, this is what you do.
Go to
»tinyurl.com/7fask
Remove all aol include wild tangent(I got on line using internet explorer to do this)
After all aol files are removed.
Hold down shift key and insert aolvr disc (they are free at Walmart or other stores)
Download (it will cancel at 99 percent)
Then click on
Start
My computer
C drive
Windows
All users
Application data (it could be hidden)
Copy the aol folder(right click to copy)
Close
Start
Computer
C drive
Right click program data (mine was hidden)
Left paste
Complete saying yes to any questions
Then
Double click program files (in c drive)
Double left click the latest 9.0 (ie if you have 9.0a,9.0b , 9.0c pick 9.0c)
Right click on the aol with triangle and send to desktop
Go to start 9.0 and you should be able to connect.
Good luck. Worst case scenario, keep calling aol, there are some smart technicians out there. |
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