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Suddenly Can't Open JPEG Files

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by wbecker

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After several years opening JPEG files from my digital camera and from those attached to email, I can't open them. The message states that it can not find PictureViewer.exe, which I don't believe I ever had. I do have the following files: jpeg1x32.dll, jpeg2x32.dll, and jpegim32.flt. I tried rebooting but still could not open the jpeg files.

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by wrcotton

It's likely someone installed PictureViewer on your system and it's changed your file associations.

The best way to correct file associations is with the old Windows File Manager. Click on Start/Run and then type in 'Winfile' (without quotes). InFile Manager click on File/Associate. Enter JPG in the top box and then re-associate it with whatever application you wish.

by wbecker

Great! It resolved my problem. I just associated jpg with all the folders in the "C" drive. Thanks, Walt

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