jpg saving problem
 

when i try to save a picture (right click, save picture as) i sometimes get a .bmp only ...even on .gif or .jpg files

does anyone know how to fix it? i use internet explorer.

have you tried just chaning the file extention and seeing what that does?

http://support.microsoft.com/default...;EN-US;q260650


if you dont feel like clicking here is a rundown on what it says.


CAUSE
There are several reasons why this issue may occur.
This issue may occur if your Temporary Internet pages cache is full.
This issue can occur if you have "Do not save encrypted pages to disk" selected in Tools, Options, Advanced Tab and are loading the page over a secure connection (https).
This issue can occur when you connect to a Web site using an address that contains < username:password>. For example, the server is accessed through http://< username:password@site>/default.htm, instead of http://< site>/default.htm.


there is also a post at http://www.annoyances.org/exec/forum/win2000/n998605951 which asks the same question. I haven't read all the replies but its possible that there is another fix there. I had this happen to me 2-3 days ago and clearing cache and restarting fixed it.


SM70 Edit: post fixed so that smilies don't replace parts of the example URL

I have had the same problem and as cybermike indicated the problem was fixed by clearing the temporary internet files. Hope it works.