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IE5.5 can't find file, missing component

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by m_jadah

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When I open a jpeg file with IE 5.5, I first get an error message that says:

"Can not file 'C:\MyDocuments\filename.JPG' (or one of its componenets. Make sure the path and filename are correct and that all required libraries are available"

Once I clik on 'Ok' I open the Explorer window that got launched by my clicking on the file and the picture/image IS there! I reinstalled IE 5.5 but that didn't eliminate the error. Help!

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by whoozhe

i am not totally sure of the reason but this is an error that has been in IE since version 1.
My suggestion however is to grab a specialized viewer such as the excellent IrfanView (Iveiw32) which is available at most shareware download sites. it isfaster and takes up much less recources than IE.
Iview can be your default viewer for all graphics and can also read Midi, Wav, MP3, Mpeg and a host of others It can also convert graphics formats and has some basic picr=ture enhansing tools. It is also free.

by m_jadah

Kevin-thanks for the tip. Downloaded IrfanView from tucows.com and wow! What a difference. Thanks again!

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