JPEG and GIF Files Open in Internet Explorer (135955)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows 3.1
- Microsoft Windows 95
- Microsoft Windows 98
- Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
This article was previously published under Q135955 SYMPTOMS
When you double-click a JPEG (.jpg) or .gif file, the image opens in
Internet Explorer.
CAUSE
When you install Internet Explorer, it replaces the file associations for
these files.
RESOLUTION
To change the association for .jpg or .gif files, follow these steps:
- Double-click My Computer.
- On the View menu, click Options.
- On the File Types tab, click the file type you want to change in the
Registered File Types box, and then click Remove. When you are prompted
to confirm the change, click Yes.
- Click OK.
- Double-click a .jpg or .gif file in My Computer or Windows Explorer.
When you are prompted for the program to use to open the file, select
the program you want to use for the file.
| Modification Type: | Minor | Last Reviewed: | 12/16/2004 |
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