Re: IE only bmp, no jpg etc also scripting error

Hi David :-)

You might take a look at the following and see if it will help:

Cannot save images in proper format

Click Start/Run and type this command to fix the 'Content Type' settings:

regsvr32 /i mshtml.dll
(and/or)
regsvr32 /i shimgvw.dll (for WinXP)

also..

Why IE will only let you save as BMP
http://weblogs.asp.net/jeffdav/archive/2003/12/08/53607.aspx

260650 - Internet Explorer Does Not Save Graphics Files in the Proper Format
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;260650

810978 - Internet Explorer Saves Images As Bitmaps
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=810978

Internet Explorer Saves Images As Bitmaps (.bmp Files)
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;810978

Right-Clicking, Selecting 'Save Picture As' Does Not Save Image with Correct
Extension
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;250747

JPE/JPG/JPEG Association Fix (Restore the default associations for
jpe/jpg/jpeg files)
http://www.dougknox.com/xp/fileassoc/xp_jpg_jpe_jpeg_file_assoc_fix.zip


You might also testing the imagesl:

How to test Images in IE

Open IE and for testing purposes,
Go to http://www.jpeg.org/
Right click on one of the pictures and click on 'Save picture as...'
Verify that proper file name is shown and the type is JPEG (*.jpg)
No need to actually save the picture if not wanted -

Hope this helps :-)

Jan :)
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> XP Pro Media Center Ver 2000 Service Pack 2...
>
> 8 days ago suddenly I was unable to save pics on the web in any format
> other
> than bmp PLUS when I sought help in IE an error comes up stating "an error
> has occured in the script on this page" line 2; Char 1; error Invalid
> Character; code 0; url
> mk:@MSITStore:C:\WINDOWS\Help\iexplore.chm::/iegetsrt.htm
> This type of error is popping up in OE, (only a few messages affected) as
> I
> scroll through my messages.
> 1)Have cleared my cache(files & objects) and ensured the box in
> tools>adavanced is unchecked for "save encrypted content to my hard
> drive".
> 2)checked and verified the registry for jpeg/jpg content etc - a ok
> 3)Have created a new profile as per MS article 811151 - no resolution for
> my
> problem. A new profile without my Doc being transferred into this new
> profile
> works just fine but as soon as I bring the luggage in, well you know what
> happens.
>
> Many hours on the phone, web and no solution yet - ideas welcome
>


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