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viewing jpeg, and other image files?

Kinda of a 2 part question. I installed Opera's web-browser, and had it configured to view all types of image files. I un-installed the browser, but it left all my images, jpeg, bitmap, gif, only accessible with Opera. each image in any folder has an "O" for the Opera logo, and when I click on an image it says can't locate "opera.exe". I would love to get my images back, plus I need a viewer to see these images. I don't get anything asking whether I wish to make a new association for my images, it just says can't find Opera. So what I need to know is how to get my images back to a state where I can see them, with IE or paint, then I would like to know if there is a "free", "shareware", program I can get to view all images? Any help will be appreciated.

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I will take a look at all options afforded me for a program. As for the association of my files I don't get that option when I right click on the image file. I can open the files with paint, or sometimes Quickview. But the normal "open" feature just asks for an "exe" for the particular file type, like jpeg, bmp, etc...... gives me the option to locate an "exe" but not to "open with"(file association option). Also the files don't even llok like jpeg, or image files. They show that they are images, but not in the normal way, it's a bit hard to explain. I would love my IE to just open them but I don't see an option to make an association like that.

Plus I'm looking for a program to use with windows 98se. I also am not looking for anything to use in conjunction with Opera, so no Linux or such type programs.

LRI41

Take one of the ,jpeg files and select it, i.e. darken it,
hold the shift key down and either go to the "File Menu , or left or right click and you should get the "Open With" Option, and you should then have one of the programs download and installed and youput a check box in the message that says always use this program to open of this type of file and choose the program you want it to default to and then the jpegs will use that file and you will probably have to do the same thing with each such file type.

thereceiver

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One last ?, of all the programs that u have listed, which do u think is really the easiest, and most applicable for just viewing, and maybe doing some file switching, like from bmp to jpeg, or cropping, and some minor file manipulations. I'm not into desktop publishing or anything like that, but would like to be able to at least manage, and view all (most) formats with one program. U both have been very helpful, and the "shift" right click gave me the option to associate. thanks...

LRI41

See AntonioP's comment above with which I
wouldn't disagree, I use it.

thereceiver

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thanks for the help. downloaded and installed "ifanview" it seems simple enough, and also works with my cheap webcam. I will never use all the features available, but it seems great for what I wanted to do. Again thanks!!

LRI41

U R Welcome

AntonioP

Glad to help. Enjoy Irfanview!