The most common solution is to delete your Temporary Internet Files. More info at the link below.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=260650
HTH
Larry
Been running Windows XP for ages with no problems, but suddenly find that when I right click "save picture as" on an image while viewing web pages, bitmap is the only option. Where did jpeg go???!!!

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