- Why does "Save Picture As..." try to save in BMP??

[The Cerebral Ass ©]

For some reason, whenever I try saving an image from a website, IE tries
saving the image in BMP format... and even then, it won't save (likely
because the image is either JPG or GIF and not BMP).

How do I stop this annoying behavior??

Using WinXP SP1 and IE6

 

[GSV Three Minds in a Can]

For some reason, whenever I try saving an image from a website, IE tries
saving the image in BMP format... and even then, it won't save (likely
because the image is either JPG or GIF and not BMP).

How do I stop this annoying behavior??

Empty your temporary internet file cache (ie, properties, delete files),
and then set the size to something less gargantuan.

 

[Mike Burgess]

Cerebral,
You may need to clear your TIF as you may have a corrupt file there.

Close all instances of OE and IE
Control Panel | Internet Options | General tab
Click the "Delete Files" button, when prompted place a check in:
"Delete all offline content", click OK
Click the "Clear History" button, click OK.
Click the Settings button, adjust the TIF size to 50 mb, click OK
[more info]
Internet Explorer Saves Images As Bitmaps (.bmp Files)
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=810978
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Blocking Spyware, Adware, Parasites, Hijackers, Trojans, with a HOSTS file
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm [updated 8-20-03]
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[Chris Lanier]

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

 

[The Cerebral Ass ©]

Hi Mike,

I did ALL of this, but have the same problem still.

Trying to download custom MSN Messenger emoticons from www.mess.be

Cerebral,
You may need to clear your TIF as you may have a corrupt file there.

Close all instances of OE and IE
Control Panel | Internet Options | General tab
Click the "Delete Files" button, when prompted place a check in:
"Delete all offline content", click OK
Click the "Clear History" button, click OK.
Click the Settings button, adjust the TIF size to 50 mb, click OK
[more info]
Internet Explorer Saves Images As Bitmaps (.bmp Files)
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=810978
_______________________________________
Mike Burgess http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/
Blocking Spyware, Adware, Parasites, Hijackers, Trojans, with a HOSTS file
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm [updated 8-20-03]
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For some reason, whenever I try saving an image from a website, IE tries
saving the image in BMP format... and even then, it won't save (likely
because the image is either JPG or GIF and not BMP).

How do I stop this annoying behavior??

Using WinXP SP1 and IE6

 

[Kelly]

Hi,

Internet Explorer Does Not Save Graphics Files in the Proper Format
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q260650

Troubleshooting JPG Saving Issues
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_jk.htm#jpg

You May Be Unable to Save .jpg Files with Microsoft
Paint After You Install Office 2000 SR1 or SP2
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=193354

/xp_tweaks.htm

Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm

Hi Mike,

I did ALL of this, but have the same problem still.

Trying to download custom MSN Messenger emoticons from www.mess.be

Cerebral,
You may need to clear your TIF as you may have a corrupt file there.

Close all instances of OE and IE
Control Panel | Internet Options | General tab
Click the "Delete Files" button, when prompted place a check in:
"Delete all offline content", click OK
Click the "Clear History" button, click OK.
Click the Settings button, adjust the TIF size to 50 mb, click OK
[more info]
Internet Explorer Saves Images As Bitmaps (.bmp Files)
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=810978
_______________________________________
Mike Burgess http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/
Blocking Spyware, Adware, Parasites, Hijackers, Trojans, with a HOSTS file
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm [updated 8-20-03]
Please post replies to this Newsgroup, email address is invalid
--
What You Should Know About the Blaster Worm
http://www.microsoft.com/security/incident/blast.asp
--

For some reason, whenever I try saving an image from a website, IE tries
saving the image in BMP format... and even then, it won't save (likely
because the image is either JPG or GIF and not BMP).

How do I stop this annoying behavior??

Using WinXP SP1 and IE6

 

[Jeff]

Empty your temp internet files when it gets full explorer
does this

 

[Plato]

Trying to download custom MSN Messenger emoticons from www.mess.be

MSN seems to be going to a proprietary interface just like AOL.

Therefor, I'd diss MSN for best results and computer satisfaction and
use a STANDARD ISP.

And, guess what, the auto MSN updates can kill your PC just like the
auto AOL updates often do. In either case the service gives you NO
choice but to "upgrade" your OS.