saves image as bitmap ??

[FatCat]

when i save an image it always tries to save as bitmap
instead of jpeg.
i have to delete temp files and remove all unknown
temporary internet files then refresh the browser to save
a jpeg, then it will only save a couple before it starts
the bitmap thing again.....please help??

Thanks, FatCat

 

[=?iso-8859-1?Q?Eep=B2?=]

I think it's memory/resource related because when I start seeing that problem, other problems occur in other programs like pull-down menus won't show, programs won't load, etc. It's happened ever since I started using Win2K. I have to end up rebooting; memory defraggers/freers don't help that much either.

 

[LuckyStrike]

Too many problems posted in the same thread. One problem at a time.

OK, now. For a general overview, try reading this:
http://aumha.org/a/tshoot.htm
http://www.aumha.org/win5/
http://www.aumha.org/a/health.htm
then there is your memory/resource issue
http://www.aumha.org/win4/a/resource.htm
http://www.onlinehelp.bc.ca/tips.htm#resources
http://www2.whidbey.com/djdenham/Window_memory.htm

then your .BMP image problem.
http://www.colba.net/~hlebo49/ieimage.htm
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I think it's memory/resource related because when I start seeing that

problem, other problems occur in other programs like pull-down menus won't
show, programs won't load, etc. It's happened ever since I started using
Win2K. I have to end up rebooting; memory defraggers/freers don't help that
much either.

 

[FatCat]

ive done all that already
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=810978
it will only let me save a couple pics before it changes
back to bitmap.
this problem really gets old trying to work around it, and
its has stumped the best of them so far.

Thank you guys very much for the help.

anyone else got any suggestions???

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Too many problems posted in the same thread. One problem at a time.

OK, now. For a general overview, try reading this:
http://aumha.org/a/tshoot.htm
http://www.aumha.org/win5/
http://www.aumha.org/a/health.htm
then there is your memory/resource issue
http://www.aumha.org/win4/a/resource.htm
http://www.onlinehelp.bc.ca/tips.htm#resources
http://www2.whidbey.com/djdenham/Window_memory.htm

then your .BMP image problem.
http://www.colba.net/~hlebo49/ieimage.htm
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start seeing that
problem, other problems occur in other programs like pull- down menus won't
show, programs won't load, etc. It's happened ever since I started using
Win2K. I have to end up rebooting; memory

defraggers/freers don't help that

 

[=?iso-8859-1?Q?Eep=B2?=]

The problem is they all seem to be related. Most likely, IE isn't flushing its RAM correctly because Process Explorer (http://www.sysinternals.com/) will show IE's RAM usage way high when it's left open for a while (at least a day or so) and, of course, browsing many websites.

 

[=?iso-8859-1?Q?Eep=B2?=]

If you close IE (making sure it's fully unloaded from memory), then restart it, can you save as JPGs/GIFs again? I think you implied that with "refresh the browser" but you might mean refresh the page since I've never heard/read the term "refresh" used in place of "restart".

Anyway, what about a system reboot? That, I've found, is the only cure (for a while anyway--depending on the amount/intensity of web browsing--usually if I've viewed a lot of images).

 

[LuckyStrike]

Eep² -

If the programs aren't releasing resources that is more of a problem with
W9.x OS'es than those of the NT kernel. As for the programs themselves, TSR
programs (but how many are actually still in use?) are more likely to be the
culprits than well written 32bit programs.Those programs which are leaking
resources should be discarded and an alternative program chosen in its
stead. I have Process Explorer by the way, and have used it to monitor
processes, but it is complex for the "average Joe" (that includes myself as
well) to make full use of what is presented.

At any rate, it isn't all that necessary; just having RSRCMTR.EXE enabled,
and opening a program or two (without actually using them) will indicate if
there are resource leaks in those programs. Lastly, resources and Ram are
two entirely different things.

Again:
http://www.aumha.org/win4/a/resource.htm

As for FatCats' .bmp problem: if he has followed every option that is
afforded, completing *all* of the steps as required, and the problem
remains, I'd look elsewhere for the cause.

For you and the problems described such as drop-downs not functioning,
programs not loading, etc. I'd see if there was something else "hidden"
which is responsible for using up those resources. W2K is reputedly a very
stable -albeit not very user useful - system. Just my 2 ¢ worth.

Also, if I may be so bold; do not change the OP's initial Subject wording
until a solution is actually found. This creates confusion (as it did for
me); many posters change their names in a thread from anonymous to "Brett"
to "Jim" (or whatever)
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The problem is they all seem to be related. Most likely, IE isn't flushing

its RAM correctly because Process Explorer (http://www.sysinternals.com/)
will show IE's RAM usage way high when it's left open for a while (at least
a day or so) and, of course, browsing many websites.

 

[LuckyStrike]

FatCat -

Sorry that we've not offered any fix which has worked. As much as I don't
like this approach to helping you with an answer, perhaps you might search
through here in hope of finding the obscure and not so obvious solution:

http://snipurl.com/7l4u

http://snipurl.com/7l4w
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ive done all that already
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=810978
it will only let me save a couple pics before it changes
back to bitmap.
this problem really gets old trying to work around it, and
its has stumped the best of them so far.

Thank you guys very much for the help.

anyone else got any suggestions???