Image files no longer launch on double clicking

[RichT]

Hello,

I have a problem with opening image files. Normally, double click should
open the default image browser/editor. However, nothing currently happens.
If I right click the image, then select "open with", and select any one of
the image browsers/editors available, the app launches - but does not open
the file. I can only open the file by browsing to the file from within an
app.

Any suggestions?

 

[Kelly]

What are you using? If XP Picture and Fax Viewer:

Start/Run and type in:
regsvr32 shimgvw.dll or regsvr32 /i shimgvw.dll

Disable or Restore Picture and Fax Viewer (Line 80)
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm


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All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP/DTS&XP)

Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm

 

[RichT]

Hello,

Thanks for the quick answer - but no solution works.

As you suggest, I would like to have Windows Image and Fax viewer as my
default - but it won't launch on double clicking...

 

[RichT]

Sorry - I spoke too soon.

Your line 80 solution to restore Win Im and Fax viewer did the trick after a
reboot.

Many thanks!

 

[Kelly]

Most welcome. Glad to have helped in my small way. )

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All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP/DTS&XP)

Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm