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Old April 28th, 2008
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Default Windows media player pops up and tries to "play" image files - Help ?

Hi. Every time I try to see pictures downloaded from limewire, my windows media player pops up and tries to "play" the pictures. Nothing happens of course. How do I get the pictures to display on my windows picture and fax viewer?

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By 'pictures' I assume you mean 'still images', yes ?

The problem is that somehow someone has altered the default application for your particular type of image file.

Next time you wish to view an image, Right-Click on the file... ONCE...
and select the option> Open With...
Then select the program you wish to use...
Be very careful with the CheckBox that says, "Always use this... blah blah".
Meaning, use it 'wisely' to avoid such things happening again !



btw, as this has absolutely nothing to do with Limewire, you're going someplace where you'll get far more responses !!!
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Try Irfanview for pictures.
It's much better than the Windows picture
and fax viewer and is also free.
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By 'pictures' I assume you mean 'still images', yes ?

The problem is that somehow someone has altered the default application for your particular type of image file.

It was so kind of you to take the time to reply. Thank you! I'll follow your instructions right now.
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What AW says above is for sure !!!

Irfanview ia an amazing program... Only problem with it is to be careful when you first install and configure it... Why ? Because Irfanview will open and display or play just about anything ever made in a file format !!!

To get Irfanview, check out my signature in the post above !

Last edited by ursula; April 29th, 2008 at 03:54 PM. Reason: Typos Galore - DYSLEXICS UNTIE !!!
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