Tool-options-delete cookies and delete files doesn't work. I've tried it a few times and even retarted my pc a few times. I get this constantly and when i am able to save a picture as jpeg,it only last a week or so,then its back to bitmap.

Any ideas?

 

Method 2 might work on the link below:

Microsoft Link

 

Too much **** in your history

 

None,but would it make any difference?

 

Yep, as pointed out above, too much stuff in your history causes the problem. Its a recognised bug in internet explorer, too much browsing filling the cache.

 

I've tried the normal stuff like delete cookies/files in tools -options etc,and the method 2 from Mogsi. Neither work.

What about a program like window-washer?
http://www.softcows.com/windows_washer_function.htm

 

Try this KB instead:

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=810978

Especially the section which covers "Downloaded Program Files"

 

Still no joy.

"In the Status column, note the files that are listed as either Unknown or Damaged. Remove these files. To do so, right-click the file, and then click Remove."

There are none listed.

 

Done all those Chris

 

Still no joy. Does everyone else get this?

 

My only option i can see is to reload Windows XP........bit extreme though

 

The MS KB articles usually fix that problem. Reinstall IE as a last resort I guess.

 

None of the MS KB articles worked. I'll try re-installing IE then.

 

For some reason i cant delet IE only update it and that doesn't work? Any other decent browsers,what about Mozilla?

 

yeh u cant deinstall IE without reinstalling windows

FireFox is better anyway, so yeh get that.

 

Yes you can.

Control panel / add-remove programs / windows components / IE.

 

That doesn't deinstall IE that just removes the IE icons from desktop and startmenu.

 

Cheers ChrisB. Have been affected by this for weeks. Sorted now