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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 |
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04-22-2006, 06:41 PM
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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'.
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04-23-2006, 01:42 PM
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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. 
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04-23-2006, 02:27 PM
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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.
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04-23-2006, 04:38 PM
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 That works for me on Win2k Pro SP4... ianc
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04-23-2006, 05:57 PM
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yep, tried that too. Cookies and temp files are cleaned out as well. Still no dice. Oh well, thanks for the help though....
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