MSPAINT Only Saves as BMP Files After New Install.

Harvey

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I know it's old and weak, but I use MSPAINT when I have to capture a quick screenshot to e-mail somewhere. I usually save the files as JPG's to keep the size down.

I just re-installed Win 98 from the ground up, and now, the only save options are as BMP files.

Wazzup, and how do I fix it?

TIA. :beer'; ;cool;
 

corkyg

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Just install any program such as Jasc PhotoAlbum, Adobe PhotoShop Elements, etc. that have JPG, GIF filters and Paint will use them.

Ooops! I just saw the magic word "98." That may be the problem. The version of Paint that comes with XP will do it - but I don't recall if 98 will. ????
 

Harvey

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Originally posted by: corkygOoops! I just saw the magic word "98." That may be the problem. The version of Paint that comes with XP will do it - but I don't recall if 98 will. ????
My hard drive ate itself, so I re-installed 98 from the ground up. It used to work, but now it doesn't.

Maybe it will start again when I finish re-installing the rest of my progs.