Re: Image Quality

Thanks. Problem solved. I clicked on my Juno "speedband" and there was an
adjustment for download speed/picture quality. Pictures now download slower
but sharper. Thanks again for your ideas. Dell support was going to have me
go through an elaborate repair process for IE 6. Have a great week.
--
The Lode


"Lode" wrote:

> Thanks- I will try these. The images are not fuzzy; they look "digital" -
> mulitple rectangular images which disappear when I right click full image
> quality. I am using IE 6 and Windows XP home edition. The computer with which
> I have the problem - I use Juno to access the net via dial-up. It is supposed
> to download faster than standard Juno.
>
> Tom/Lode
> --
> The Lode
>
>
> "Jan Il" wrote:
>
> > Hi Lode :-)
> >
> > A few exceptions here with your post.....first, you don't give us the
> > version of Windows or IE you are using, nor do you tell is what your idea of
> > 'suboptimal quality' is. Do you mean blurred, distorted, fuzzy, etc.
> >
> > In view of the above, I can only start with a general reply in an effort to
> > assist:
> >
> > Try clearing the IE cache. I.E./Tools/Options/General/Delete files (and
> > delete offline content.)
> >
> > And.....
> >
> > If you have an accelerator supplied by your ISP try turning it off.
> > It works by reducing image size (and therefor quality) for downloads.
> >
> > Try clearing the IE cache. I.E./Tools/Options/General/Delete files (and
> > delete offline content.)
> >
> > Zone Alarm Pro can block Images in IE
> >
> > 1. Go into IE>Tools>Internet Options>Security>Custom level>reset custom
> > level to Medium or Low
> > 2. Go into IE>Tools>Internet Options>Privacy>set the slider to Medium or Low
> > 3. Go to this site and read on adjusting the Privacy settings in ZA. It will
> > explain how to customize on a per site basis.
> > http://www.donhoover.net/privacy.html
> >
> > Kerio Personal Firewall and any other anti-advertisement software you have
> > on your system will also do this.
> >
> > If still no joy………..
> >
> > Blurry & distored images
> > http://www.mcse.ms/message1214756.html
> >
> > Also, programs that are supposed to speed up your browsing will cause this
> > problem.
> >
> > and.........
> >
> > Click on the Advanced tab.
> > Scroll down to the Multimedia section and make sure the box>Show Pictures>
> > is
> > ticked.
> >
> > For further information see this link:
> > http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=283807
> > Pictures Are Not Displayed on Web Sites in Internet Explorer
> >
> > Pictures Do Not Show
> > http://www.fjsmjs.com/IE/redx.htm
> >
> > Image Files Do Not Appear When You View a Web Page with Internet Explorer 6
> > SP1
> > http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=817177
> > http://www.colba.net/~hlebo49/ieimage.htm#IMAGEREDX
> >
> > or…..
> >
> > Tools>Internet Options>Security
> > Highlight Internet and choose Custom Level.
> > Scroll down to Miscellaneous and enable "Access data sources across
> > domains".
> >
> > and…
> >
> > Other possibilities: Courtesy of Mike Burgess -
> >
> > Symantec (ISS\NIS)[Enable Browser Privacy - enabled]
> > Active Content - "Allow All Script To Execute"
> > Problem: some sites cannot detect the 128 bit encryption
> > Solution: Completely remove and reinstall NIS.
> > [more info]
> > Web Pages Display a Red "X" Instead of a Graphic
> > http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=316545 [Norton Products]
> >
> > Any "ad blocking" software that blocks "http_referrer"
> > or contains entries that are blocking access to the desired site.
> >
> > HOSTS file that contains entries that are blocking access to the desired
> > site.
> >
> > Cookie blocking software that are blocking "required" Cookies.
> >
> > Pop-up blockers that are stripping header\url info.
> > WebWasher Standard Filter/URL Filter
> >
> > Make sure the following registry entry is not corrupt:
> > [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet
> > Settings]
> > "User Agent"="Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Win32)"
> >
> > Note: "Win32" = Windows 98\ME
> > Other versions = (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.0;)
> >
> > To check your "User Agent":
> > Paste the below into the Address Bar and view the output:
> >
> > javascript:navigator.userAgent
> >
> > [Example WinME output]
> > Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows 98; Win 9x 4.90)
> >
> > Fuzzy images in IE SP1 - go to the following registry key:
> >
> > Windows XP does not natively support High-DPI screens
> > http://support.microsoft.com?scid=kb;EN-US;Q820286
> >
> > Distorted images
> >
> > There is a known problem with MS Patch 03-015 on some machines running IE6
> > SP1 - a fix is available and described here:
> > http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=kb;EN-US;q828682
> >
> > Turn off your ISP's Dialup accelerator, if you have one. It works by
> > reducing image size
> > (and therefor quality) for downloads.
> >
> > also…..
> >
> > PRB Windows XP Does Not Natively Support High-DPI Screens
> > http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=820286
> > other information here:
> > http://forums.us.dell.com/supportforums/board/message?board.id=insp_video&message.id=79881
> >
> > and…..
> >
> > JPEG images appear distorted in Internet Explorer 6
> > http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=828682
> >
> > Hope this helps :-)
> >
> > Jan :)
> > MS MVP - IE/OE
> > Smiles are meant to be shared,
> > that's why they're so contagious.
> >
> > Replies are posted only to the newsgroup for the benefit or other readers.
> > How to make a good newsgroup post:
> > http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
> >
> >
> > > Images in Explorer (6.0) initially appear with suboptimal quality. If I
> > > right-click the image I can select an option to display with full quality.
> > > Any thoughts on how the images could be displayed with full quality
> > > automatically? Thanks.
> > > --
> > > The Lode
> >
> >
.

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