Can't rename JPEG when saving image to folder?

Question

When trying to save an image (JPEG) from a web page into a designated folder, I am unable to rename the image when saving (an icon appears, like the one you get when there is a program needed to open a file, but there isn't one on the computer) If I just click save and then open the folder where it was saved I can then rename the image. Why can't I rename it at the time of saving? I've been able to to so before? I've cleared the "Do not save encrypted pages to disk" check box, and hit the delete files button under Temporary Internet files. I've also deleted the files in the Downloaded Program Files folder that are listed as either Unknown or Damaged. But I still can't rename a JPEG image when saving?

Win XP Home

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Message Edited by dawg_78 on 08-10-2004 07:06 PM

Mary G · Answer

You cannot change the name unless you choose Save As from the file menu. Choosing 'Save' saves the file with the original name.

dawg_78 · Answer

I have win XP home, and when you move your mouse icon over a pic, it then has a small toolbar that appears (save, print, e-mail, open my pic folder).  So before I hit save, I was able to rename it right there before.  I can still rename it, but it then is not viewable, or able to be opened.

JPA123 · Answer

Instead of using that small pop-up toolbar at the top left of the image, right click on the image.  You will get a drop-down menu with an option 'Save Picture As ...'  That will let you change the name to save it as, as opposed to the 'Save this Image' on the little toolbar that just saves it with it's original name.

dawg_78 · Answer

After trying the right click/save as method......after renaming it I still can't view the image......

Jim Hardin · Answer

@dawg_78 wrote:
After trying the right click/save as method......after renaming it I still can't view the image......

Dawg: You cannot simply change an extension through rename and think it will work.

I think what you are encountering is a 'bug' in IE that started a couple versions ago. In IE, you will need to delete files in your Temporary folder via, Tools – Internet Options – Temporary Internet files, Delete.

IE reaches a point where all graphics can only be saved as Bitmaps. Clearing this will allow you to save as JPG again.

As far as renaming, do not include an extension.

dawg_78 · Answer

I'm not changing any extensions, when I choose save image on toolbar, or save as, it lists it as being a jpeg image the problem is if I rename it when saving, then I can't view the image in the folder.  If I rename it by opening the folder where I saved the originally named image, I can then view it and rename it.....I've deleted temp files several times...as well...

JRosenfeld · Answer

I don't have any problems: right click on the picture in IE, click save picture as; in the save as box that opens, delete the file name, type in a new one (without extension); leave the entry in the save as type to read JPEG (*.jpg); if the save as window is not open at the folder you want, navigate to the desired location in the usual way; click save. I can then go into Windows Explorer and open the file (I use Paintshop pro as my default app) or right click, preview (uses XP Windows picture and fax viewer). The picture I tried is this one (not that I'm a tennis fan...)

http://uk.sports.yahoo.com/040224/3/1kxt.html

Don't know why that does not work for you...

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Can't rename JPEG when saving image to folder?

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