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Heya

Up until about a week ago I was able to save a picture as a JPG file from a web page.Now I cant
Any suggestions?
Even if the picture loads as a JPG I still dont get the option when I right click - Save As. Only option is bmp

Regards
Sam

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Quick recap: 's cache-clear fixed the problem for , but as notes that step doesn't always help. Below are concise, practical checks and safe workarounds to cover the other, less obvious causes.

  • Verify the image's real format. In IE right‑click the picture → Properties (or use Developer Tools → Network) and look at the Content-Type/Type. If it says image/jpeg the resource is a JPEG; if it shows image/bmp or no image type, the server or generator is the likely culprit.
  • Open the image by itself (View image / Open image in new tab/window) and save from that image-only view. That often bypasses scripting or page overlays that force a different save behavior.
  • If you end up with a .bmp file but you can confirm the bits are actually BMP, convert rather than merely rename — open the file in Paint (or any editor) and use File → Save as → JPEG to produce a correct JPG. Renaming a BMP to .jpg without converting will not make it a true JPEG.
  • Test in another browser (Firefox/Chrome) and run IE in "no add‑ons" mode to rule out plug‑ins or helper objects that intercept image rendering and saving. If other browsers save a JPG, the issue is IE-specific.
  • For advanced checks: inspect the HTTP response headers for Content-Type. If the server sends the wrong MIME type or the image is served by a script with no filename, ask the site owner to correct headers or provide a direct link.

When asking for further help, include the exact IE version, OS, a sample image URL, and what the image Properties show. That information makes diagnosis much quicker.

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Member Avatar for Catweazle

Old problem. Simple answer. Delete temporary internet files. In Internet Explorer click on:

Tools - Options - General - Delete files

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Thanks Catweazle

It worked ( but You knew it would )

I have never come across that prob before and was stumped.
Such a simple solution.
Iappreciate you taking the time to answer

Regards
Sam

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I've tried deleting temp internet files, changing the "do not save encrypted pages to disk" button on the advanced page, rebooting, even updating microsoft with all the latest downloads necessary for XP, however still can't save images back to .jpg

Every photo saves as .bmp

Thanks in advanced for any help anyone can give.

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