Cannot Select a .jpg Image as Desktop Background Image

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optikl

Other than reinstalling XP SP2, is there any way to resolve the subject
problem?

SYMPTOMS
When you try to change your desktop background (wallpaper) from a .bmp
image to another image type (such as a .jpg file), the .jpg image may
not appear, and the .bmp image may be stretched to a full-screen size.
This problem can also occur when you switch between a .jpg image and
None (no background).
 
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optikl

BillW said:
Simple question - have you tried restarting you computer?
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Yeah. I did when I ran check disk to fix any system problems found.
Also, the problem affects all users on this computer.
 
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optikl

Kelly said:
Hi,

Try the edit on line 142 (right hand side):
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
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Thanks for the tip, unfortunately it doesn't seem to work. Changes
appear to have taken in the registry, but I still can't get a preview of
a .jpg when I click on a wallpaper while in the display control panel.
If I hit apply, it will change the wallpaper and I'll get to see the
preview. Strange. I don't remember having this problem, recently.
 
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Ramesh, MS-MVP

Type the following commands in the Start, Run dialog:

REGSVR32 /i SHELL32.DLL
REGSVR32 /i MSHTML.DLL
REGSVR32 /i SHIMGVW.DLL

Login as Administrator (or equivalent) to run the above commands.
 
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optikl

Ramesh said:
Type the following commands in the Start, Run dialog:

REGSVR32 /i SHELL32.DLL
REGSVR32 /i MSHTML.DLL
REGSVR32 /i SHIMGVW.DLL

Login as Administrator (or equivalent) to run the above commands.
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Ramesh, Thanks so much. Worked like a charm. I am greatful.
 

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