***right click on the picture
-click "save target as"  
-give it a tittle and save
-open up AIM or AOL
-click "My AIM"
-"edit options" 
-"edit preferences..."
-"buddy icons"
-"Browse Pc..."
-open up the picture from where you saved it
-then click "OK"!!!
(it may take a few sec. but its worth it)