PIP 2001: How to Troubleshoot Graphic Filter Issues (281794)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Picture It! Express 2001
  • Microsoft Picture It! Photo 2001
  • Microsoft Picture It! Photo Premium 2001
  • Microsoft Picture It! Publishing 2001 Gold
  • Microsoft Picture It! Publishing 2001 Platinum
  • Microsoft Picture It! Publishing 2001 Silver
  • Microsoft Greetings 2001
This article was previously published under Q281794

SYMPTOMS

In the programs listed at the beginning of this article, certain types of images may appear blurred and out of focus, or they may be replaced by a blank box. For example, image formats such as Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEG), Graphics Interchange Format (GIF), or bitmaps may be affected.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if one or more of the graphic filters that the program installs has become corrupted or is not fully installed.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, rename and reinstall the graphic filters. To do this, follow the methods in the order in which they are presented.

Rename Grphflt Files

  1. In Microsoft Windows 95 or Microsoft Windows 98, click Start, point to Find, and then click Files or Folders.

    In Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition (Me) or Microsoft Windows 2000, click Start, point to Search, and then click For Files or Folders.
  2. In the Named or Search for files or folders named box, type Cdrimp32.flt.
  3. In the Look in list, click My Computer.
  4. Click Find Now or Search Now.
  5. Right-click the Cdrimp32.flt file, and then click Rename.
  6. Type the following, and then press ENTER:

    Cdrimp32.old

  7. Repeat steps 2-6 for each of the following files:

    Cdrimp32.flt
    Cgmimp32.flt
    Drwimp32.flt
    Dxfimp32.flt
    Emfimp32.flt
    Fpx32.flt
    Gifimp32.flt
    Pictim32.flt
    Psgimp32.flt
    Wmfimp32.flt
    Wpgexp32.flt
    Wpgimp32.flt
    Lfbmp11n.dll
    Lfcmp11n.dll
    Lfeps11n.dll
    Lffax11n.dll
    Lfgif11n.dll
    Lfpcd11n.dll
    Lfpcx11n.dll
    Lfpng11n.dll
    Lfpsd11n.dll
    Lftga11n.dll
    Lftif11n.dll
    Lfwmf11n.dll
    Ltdis11n.dll
    Ltfil11n.dll
    Ltimg11n.dll
    Ltkrn11n.dll
    Ltwvc11n.dll
    Pcdlib32.dll

Reinstall the Program

  1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
  2. Double-click Add/Remove Programs.
  3. Double-click the name of the product that you want to reinstall.
  4. Click Next, if necessary.
  5. Click Reinstall, and then follow the instructions on the screen.
  6. Restart the computer when you are done.

MORE INFORMATION

For additional information about graphic filters, click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

272700 PIP 2001: Graphic Filters Included with Greetings 2001 and Picture It! 2001

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:12/28/2004
Keywords:kbprb KB281794
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