IE: Saving pictures as jpg instead of bmp
 

In Internet Explorer, when I right click on a picture that I know is a jpg, it only gives me the option to save as a bmp?? WHY? It never used to do this.... how do I fix it?

flush the cache

Copy the image and paste it into paint :) Save it as a JPEG :D

OR use a better browser.

OR just save it as a bitmap and THEN a JPEG.

some sites have code that forces that (such as Tripod.co.uk). I usually save the file, then open it with the GIMP (equivalent to Photoshop or PSP) and save as jpg at 100%. looks the same.

Did you even bother looking at Google? Do yourself a favor and try to search for answers before asking people. It helps you in the fact that it makes you a better computer user because you know where and how to look for answers. It helps us because it doesn't waste our time looking for something that could have taken you 30 seconds of effort.

/end rant

see below,

This problem occurs if the Temporary Internet Files are full.

1. Start Internet Explorer
2. On the Tools menu, click Internet Options.
3. Click the General tab.
4. Under Temporary Internet files, click Delete Files.
5. When you are prompted to delete all temporary Internet files, click OK.

Delete the Internet Explorer Temporary Internet Files:
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/delcache.htm

Internet Explorer Does Not Save Graphics Files in the Proper Format
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=260650

Internet Explorer Saves Images As Bitmaps (.bmp Files)
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=810978

Why can't I save .jpg, .gif or .png images in their original format in Microsoft Internet Explorer? http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/e...sgroupfaq.mspx

Why IE will only let you save as BMP:
http://blogs.msdn.com/jeffdav/archiv.../08/53607.aspx

More on why ie will only let you save as bmp:
http://blogs.msdn.com/jeffdav/archiv...29/249742.aspx

If none of the above help, it may be a Content Type problem. For Windows XP, execute this command from Start/Run : Regsvr32 /i mshtml.dll