Can only display .bmp pics on desktop. Why?
 

Recently I went to switch desktop images only to find a black screen after selecting the new image (a .jpg file).
I try other forms of image files, and now it seems the only file type that will display on the desktop is a .bmp file (and this is not good since 99% of my image library consists of .tiff and .jpg files)

Why the sudden change? Before I had no trouble displaying .tiffs, .jpgs, etc.

I'm running W2k professional. Any suggestions would be helpful.

Thanks in advance,
Paul

You can only display non-.bmp's if you have the active desktop enabled. Enable it by rclicking on the desktop and choosing 'Active Desktop'.

ianc

Hey Ian,
The thing is, I believe my active desktop is enabled. Even if I go into the control panel, access folder options, and check the display web content line, I still can't seem to post anything but .bmps.

Hmmmm.http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1145831208.jpg

Mine defaults to .bmp when I haven't cleared my temporary internet files and history for a few months. Try that and see. If that doesn't work then also clear your cookies although you will then need to re-enter passwords to sites you visit.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1145843857.jpg

That works for me on Win2k Pro SP4...

ianc

yep, tried that too. Cookies and temp files are cleaned out as well. Still no dice. Oh well, thanks for the help though....