Computer problems are always tough to debug without actually seeing what's going on, but I'll try to help.
You say you downloaded a lot of crap. Get rid of it - then get rid of the spyware you probably downloaded with it. I recommend Ad-aware. Also, run a virus scan. Then try the installation again.
If you're still stuck, try an older version of AIM.
It should not be necessary to reformat your hard drive.
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