Can't save gif images, only BMP available?

my computer use to save things as gifs but it stopped. whenever i try to save them as gifs, the only option is bmp. is there a way i can undo this??

 

Hi ThisGirl

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Internet Explorer Saves Images As Bitmaps (.bmp Files)
SUMMARY
When you save an image in Microsoft Internet Explorer, the image is saved by default as a bitmap (.bmp). You do not have the option to save the image by using an extension other than .bmp. You experience this behavior even when the image uses a different format (such as .gif or .jpeg).
For example, when you right-click an image on a Web page, and then click Save Picture As, the file name that appears in the File name box is Untitled, and the file type that appears in the Save as type box is Bitmap (*.bmp).
CAUSEThis behavior may occur if a damaged program file (for example, an ActiveX or Java object) is downloaded to the SystemRoot\Downloaded Program Files folder on your hard disk.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/810978
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Internet Explorer Does Not Save Graphics Files in the Proper Format if Usernameassword Is Part of the URL
SYMPTOMS
When you use the Save Picture As command for a graphics file in Internet Explorer, you may be able to save the file only as a BMP file, even if the file is in another format (such as GIF or JPEG). The file name may also appear as "Untitled."

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/260650
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Good luck --thisgirl

Lon

 

ThisGirl
--Make sure you go to the first reference lonnyjones1 has provided.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/810978

That is where the solution is, if you have the most common problem. It is pretty simple!! In fact you might try just clearing the Temporary Internet Files as a first step and see whether you need to do any more.

 

thank u!!!

 

Hi ThisGirl

We fogot to say welcome to the boards !

Thanks for replieing.
Things work fine now ?

Lon