When trying to open a jpg image I get: Unknown file format

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Win2k client....cannot open jpeg...unknown file
format....I know i need to change something in the
registry but I need a refresher....cannot find the
solution anywhere.
 
In said:
Win2k client....cannot open jpeg...unknown file
format....I know i need to change something in the
registry but I need a refresher....cannot find the
solution anywhere.
Click to expand...

Is Contol Panel, Folder Options, File Types enough of a clue?
Also (command-line): assoc /? and ftype /?

Otherwise manual registry edits. Not my first recommendation, but post
for more if you like.
 
In said:
Win2k client....cannot open jpeg...unknown file
format....I know i need to change something in the
registry but I need a refresher....cannot find the
solution anywhere.
Click to expand...

Is Contol Panel, Folder Options, File Types enough of a clue?
Also (command-line): assoc /? and ftype /?

Otherwise manual registry edits. Not my first recommendation, but post
for more if you like.
 
I get unknown file format when not logged on as
administrator when trying to open jpeg...when logged on
as administrator it's fine...please help...what do I do
in the registry to allow all users to view jpeg???
 
I get unknown file format when not logged on as
administrator when trying to open jpeg...when logged on
as administrator it's fine...please help...what do I do
in the registry to allow all users to view jpeg???
 
Sara said:
I get unknown file format when not logged on as
administrator when trying to open jpeg...when logged on
as administrator it's fine...please help...what do I do
in the registry to allow all users to view jpeg???
Click to expand...

Open up a Command Prompt and type:

assoc .jpg (Note the space after "assoc", and the period
before "jpg")

Compare the association for JPG files between the
administrator and non-administrator accounts. Chances
are the app that's associated with JPG files on the
non-admin accounts doesn't recognize this format.

To associate JPG files with another application, right-click
on a JPG file in Explorer and select "Open With", then
choose the same application as the admin account.

Rick
 
Sara said:
I get unknown file format when not logged on as
administrator when trying to open jpeg...when logged on
as administrator it's fine...please help...what do I do
in the registry to allow all users to view jpeg???
Click to expand...

Open up a Command Prompt and type:

assoc .jpg (Note the space after "assoc", and the period
before "jpg")

Compare the association for JPG files between the
administrator and non-administrator accounts. Chances
are the app that's associated with JPG files on the
non-admin accounts doesn't recognize this format.

To associate JPG files with another application, right-click
on a JPG file in Explorer and select "Open With", then
choose the same application as the admin account.

Rick
 
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