Why can I only save images as .bmp format?

Question

For some reason I cannot save any images on the web as jpeg, gif or any other format. Only .bmp is available in the "save as type box".
Have I changed some setting by accident somewhere?
How can i correct this problem.
My operating system is WinXP.

dewcoons:

i am not using any program. you know, "right click" on an image to save it. try the yahoo icon on this page.

Answer 1

One of the most common causes is actually an error in the Temporary Internet Files folder or an error in the Download Program Files folder. I have also seen this when the cache is either full or sized incorrectly. If this is the program, clearing these folders through Internet Options in the Tools menu will usually fix the problem:

Clear the Cache:

1. Open IE
2. Click Tools
3. Click Internet Options
4. Click General Tab
5. Under Temporary Internet files, you should click Delete Files
6. Confirm with an OK


Remove Bad Downloaded Program Files:

1. Open IE
2. Click Tools
3. Click Internet Options
4. Click General Tab
5. Under Temporary Internet files, click Settings
6. Click View Objects
7. Look at the Status column. Right click on the files listed as either Unknown or Damaged, and then select Remove from the context menu.
8. Confirm with Yes
9. Close the remaining windows by clicking OK


If the above does not work, you may have to remove all the files in the Downloaded Program Files folder

Answer 2

for this the easy technique is a million.First click it save as botten and save the image . 2.then flow to color brush in upload-ons and open the stored photograph 3. then click on document and choose save as . 4. there u get the alternative of saving the photograph i many %format % the format and save it relish

Answer 3

What program are you using to save the files? (The version of Windows has nothing to do with it - it is determined by the graphic program you are using).

Go to http://download.com and search for graphic editor. They have several free programs for editing graphics and saving them in different formats.