browser gone missing...

[Guest]

newbie to XP - when first loaded dig pics onto desktop or other folder,
double clicking a folder full of pics/then an individual pic resulted in a
photo browser opening automatically and the first photo in a series was
previewed; this browser allowed slide shows and very easy forward/backward
image previews. that browser has mysteriously vanished. only thing changed
on system was moving from 60 day MS Office trial to full version of XP
Office; also, updating the service packs critical updates etc; so, it's XP
home SP2.

now dig pics open with MS Photo Editor; you have to look at one pic at a
time, close the pic, go find the next in a series, double click it, close it,
etc etc etc.

wonder if anyone knows what the default pic viewer would have been for XP
Home and any advice how to restore / find it.

newbie to XP and even to dig pics so help is appreciated and apologies for
sounding pathetically basic and lost

thanks!

stephen

 

[John Inzer]

newbie to XP - when first loaded dig pics onto desktop or
other folder, double clicking a folder full of pics/then
an individual pic resulted in a photo browser opening
automatically and the first photo in a series was
previewed; this browser allowed slide shows and very easy
forward/backward image previews. that browser has
mysteriously vanished. only thing changed on system was
moving from 60 day MS Office trial to full version of XP
Office; also, updating the service packs critical updates
etc; so, it's XP home SP2.

now dig pics open with MS Photo Editor; you have to look
at one pic at a time, close the pic, go find the next in
a series, double click it, close it, etc etc etc.

wonder if anyone knows what the default pic viewer would
have been for XP Home and any advice how to restore /
find it.

newbie to XP and even to dig pics so help is appreciated
and apologies for sounding pathetically basic and lost

thanks!

stephen

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You need to change your image file associations.

Try this...open a folder that contains image files.
Right click one of the image files and from the
menu...choose...Properties / General tab /
Change button.

On your "Open With" screen you will see a list
of Recommended Programs. Select (highlight)
"Windows Picture and Fax Viewer"

Now click...OK / Apply / OK.

If you have images saved in several different
formats...like...jpg, gif, tif, etc. You may have
to re-associate each one.

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[Guest]

What can i say -- immediate gratification AND an easy fix.
Thanks very much, feel like a moron that it was that easy!!!!
Much appreciated, John!!!!!!!!

Stephen

 

[John Inzer]

What can i say -- immediate gratification AND an easy fix.
Thanks very much, feel like a moron that it was that
easy!!!! Much appreciated, John!!!!!!!!

Stephen

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You're welcome.

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Picture It! MVP
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