cant save animated gif's from websites

[Joel]

Hi,

For some time now, I have not been able to save any
animated gif files from a website. Just a few weeks ago,
I reinslatted windows, and it still doesnt work.
I can right click and "save as", but the picture only
comes up as a bmp file, so its not animated.

Any help would be great,
Thanks!
Joel

 

[Ramesh [MVP]]

Joel,

This problem occurs if the Temporary Internet Files are full. Clear the temporary internet files.

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.

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

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Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
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Hi,

For some time now, I have not been able to save any
animated gif files from a website. Just a few weeks ago,
I reinslatted windows, and it still doesnt work.
I can right click and "save as", but the picture only
comes up as a bmp file, so its not animated.

Any help would be great,
Thanks!
Joel