Prob saving pics , all save as *.bmp,not .jpeg,.gif etc.

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SaxoBoy

hi all,
for some reason (didnt used to do this) my xp home edition has decided to
save pics from web pages as bitmaps,instead of the jpeg or gifs that they
actually are.
i can work around this by clicking "email picture" and then saving it from
there,but this is a pain.
i'm up to date with windows updates,apart from service pack 1,which gives me
errors every time i try to install it.
have tried internet options,reset to default,didnt help at all.
many thanks for any help,
cheers,
col
 
To empty your Temporary Internet Files cache
1. In Internet Explorer, click Tools, and then click Internet Options.
2. On the General tab, click Delete Files.

To turn off graphic compression in the AOL client
1. Go to Preferences in AOL.
2. Click Internet properties (or WWW in some versions).
3. Click Web Graphics.
4. Clear Never compress graphics (or Use compressed graphics in some
versions).

Clear your Temporary Internet Files, then try again. If that doesn't help:
Start/Run/Regedit

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.jpg - For Content Type, it should read image/jpeg.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.jpeg - For content Type, it should read: image/jpeg.
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.gif - For Content Type is should read image/gif.

If it already says that, go to Start, Run and type in: regsvr32.exe /i
shdocvw.dll

Additional information:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;810978
Internet Explorer Saves Images As Bitmaps (.bmp Files)

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;250747
Right-Clicking, Selecting 'Save Picture As' Does Not Save Image with Correct
Extension

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;260650
Internet Explorer Does Not Save Graphics Files in the Proper Format


Note you can save the registry key first by:
On the File menu, click Export.
In the File name box, type SaveKey, and then click Save.
Or create a system restore point prior to editing.
Note: If the registry key is not there, you can simply create one by going
edit > new.



http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;322756
HOW TO: Back Up, Edit, and Restore the Registry in Windows XP
Disclaimer: Modifying the registry can cause serious problems that may
require you to reinstall your operating system. Use the information provided
at your own risk.
 
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