I have a question about How do I turn off the Windows Picture and Fax Viewer as my default image viewer?:

I know that Windows Picture and Fax Viewer is supposed to be the default picture viewer but I have been sent pictures through email and when I try to open them, I get a wordpad window with all sorts of strange symbols instead of a picture. Now, the guy who sent me the pictures also has Windows XP and scanned them in. Why won't this work? I don't think I turned off Pictures and Fax Viewer but maybe I did?

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Assuming you know how to change the application for a particular file type through 
the Windows Explorer:

The application is:
rundll32.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\shimgvw.dll,ImageView_Fullscreen %1






On Wednesday, October 2, 2002 at 4:05 pm, Jessica wrote:
>I have a question about How 
>do I turn off the Windows Picture and Fax Viewer as my default image viewer?:

>
>I know that Windows Picture and Fax Viewer is supposed to be the default picture 
>viewer but I have been sent pictures through email and when I try to open them, 
I 
>get a wordpad window with all sorts of strange symbols instead of a picture.  Now, 
>the guy who sent me the pictures also has Windows XP and scanned them in.  Why won't 
>this work?  I don't think I turned off Pictures and Fax Viewer but maybe I did?
>
>

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My problem is it just won't open anymore. The file associations are intact, but the viewer just doesn't open. I also did have the problem where the thumbnails disappear, but that was resolved. Would there be any reason for the program to not open?


On Wednesday, October 2, 2002 at 5:47 pm, Bob Cerelli wrote:

>Assuming you know how to change the application for a particular file type through 
>the Windows Explorer:
>
>The application is:
>rundll32.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\shimgvw.dll,ImageView_Fullscreen %1
>
>

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i think you need to do this: regsvr32 /i shimgvw.dll


On Wednesday, October 2, 2002 at 4:05 pm, Jessica wrote:
>I have a question about How
>do I turn off the Windows Picture and Fax Viewer as my default image viewer?:

>
>I know that Windows Picture and Fax Viewer is supposed to be the default picture
>viewer but I have been sent pictures through email and when I try to open them, I
>get a wordpad window with all sorts of strange symbols instead of a picture. Now,
>the guy who sent me the pictures also has Windows XP and scanned them in. Why won't
>this work? I don't think I turned off Pictures and Fax Viewer but maybe I did?
>
>

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How did you resolve the missing thumbnail problems ?


On Thursday, February 20, 2003 at 8:26 am, Kersef wrote:
>My problem is it just won't open anymore. The file associations are intact, but
>the viewer just doesn't open. I also did have the problem where the thumbnails disappear,
>but that was resolved. Would there be any reason for the program to not open?
>
>

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My computer was using view32 to look at jpgs when i double clicked them for some reason. I tried setting Windows Picture and Fax Viewer as default for viewing but that didn't work. I entered regsvr32 /i shimgvw.dll at the command prompt and now it works right.


On Wednesday, September 17, 2003 at 5:37 pm, Howard wrote:
>i think you need to do this:
>regsvr32 /i shimgvw.dll
>
>

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Hmm... I have a problem with pictures, using WinXP Home Edition too. But not with the picture viewer. When i close a folder that contains pictures, the computer kinda freeze. I have to Ctrl+Alt+Suppr it, and close manually rundll32.exe so it gets going, but then explorer.exe fails to close when i want to turn off the pc. Any idea ?


On Thursday, October 9, 2003 at 8:52 pm, Daniel wrote:
>My computer was using view32 to look at jpgs when i double clicked them for some
>reason. I tried setting Windows Picture and Fax Viewer as default for viewing but
>that didn't work. I entered regsvr32 /i shimgvw.dll at the command prompt and now
>it works right.
>
>

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I'd love to know this too, as I recently uninstalled Photoshop 7, and now I can't get any thumbnails to show up in explorer. I use Win2k, and I know this is th XP forum, but it was the only relevant topic I could find when searching the site. Any help would be appreciated...


On Sunday, October 5, 2003 at 1:49 pm, John wrote:
>How did you resolve the missing thumbnail problems ?
>
>

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Try checking your PC for spy ware and adware. spy ware of these sorts has frequently caused rundll32 issues for me. Two free programs: spybot and ad-aware


On Tuesday, December 16, 2003 at 12:59 pm, Miles wrote:
>Hmm... I have a problem with pictures, using WinXP Home Edition too. But not with
>the picture viewer. When i close a folder that contains pictures, the computer kinda
>freeze. I have to Ctrl+Alt+Suppr it, and close manually rundll32.exe so it gets going,
>but then explorer.exe fails to close when i want to turn off the pc. Any idea ?
>
>

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how do i launch this: rundll32.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\shimgvw.dll,ImageView_Fullscreen %1 onto the windows explorer?


On Thursday, February 20, 2003 at 8:26 am, Kersef wrote:
>My problem is it just won't open anymore. The file associations are intact, but
>the viewer just doesn't open. I also did have the problem where the thumbnails disappear,
>but that was resolved. Would there be any reason for the program to not open?
>
>

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I DON'T know how to change the application for a particular file type through the Windows Explorer, and I also want to make Windows Picture and Fax viewer my default viewer again (it got changed to QuickTime). Any help here? I tried running the application you listed, but the system couldn't find it.


On Wednesday, October 2, 2002 at 5:47 pm, Bob Cerelli wrote:
>
>Assuming you know how to change the application for a particular file type through
>the Windows Explorer:
>
>The application is:
>rundll32.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\shimgvw.dll,ImageView_Fullscreen %1
>
>

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How do i change this file in window Explorer Thanks Fred


On Wednesday, October 2, 2002 at 5:47 pm, Bob Cerelli wrote:
>
>Assuming you know how to change the application for a particular file type through
>the Windows Explorer:
>
>The application is:
>rundll32.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\shimgvw.dll,ImageView_Fullscreen %1
>
>

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No i do not know how to change files through Window Explorer i lookt at window Explorer but am not sure what to change i need more Informationon what file i need to change. thanks Fred


On Wednesday, October 2, 2002 at 5:47 pm, Bob Cerelli wrote:
>
>Assuming you know how to change the application for a particular file type through
>the Windows Explorer:
>
>The application is:
>rundll32.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\shimgvw.dll,ImageView_Fullscreen %1
>
>

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I know of one way that is pretty easy to fix it, shouldn't take too long to do it either. Just find the file on your computer (*.jpg), right mouse click, and select "Open With". Then it will bring up a list of programs. Choose the one you want, but also tick the box "always use this program... etc". That should fix it. Do it for each of the file types you want to change. Or, try and tell the program that is making the problem occur to not associate with those files.


On Wednesday, October 2, 2002 at 4:05 pm, Jessica wrote:
>I have a question about How
>do I turn off the Windows Picture and Fax Viewer as my default image viewer?:

>
>I know that Windows Picture and Fax Viewer is supposed to be the default picture
>viewer but I have been sent pictures through email and when I try to open them, I
>get a wordpad window with all sorts of strange symbols instead of a picture. Now,
>the guy who sent me the pictures also has Windows XP and scanned them in. Why won't
>this work? I don't think I turned off Pictures and Fax Viewer but maybe I did?
>
>

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Make sure you're signed in as an Administrator. Go into Contol Panel and select QuickTime. The QuickTime settings box comes up. In the drop-down menu, select "File Type Associations." Click "File Types," and go to the file you do not want QuickTime to be the default viewer. For jpeg files, you have to go into the "Miscellaneous" section by expanding it (clicking the plus sign), uncheck "JPEG image file," click "Apply" and it's saved. Now, also in the Contol Panel, go into Folder Options. Click the 3d tab - File Types. Go down to "JPE" which are for files that have jpeg extensions. Click "Change" and select the what app you want to view them with which will then be the default viewer for jpeg files - ckick ok and close. Last, go to the file/picture. Right click it, select "Open with" and again select the app you want to view the pic with. Now, all of your jpeg files will open with the app you chose and will have its icon.


On Thursday, January 27, 2005 at 9:01 pm, TailsK wrote:
>I know of one way that is pretty easy to fix it, shouldn't take too long to do it
>either.
>
>Just find the file on your computer (*.jpg), right mouse click, and select "Open
>With".
>
>Then it will bring up a list of programs. Choose the one you want, but also tick
>the box "always use this program... etc". That should fix it. Do it for each of
>the file types you want to change.
>
>Or, try and tell the program that is making the problem occur to not associate with
>those files.
>
>
>

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please dont asume that everyone knows how to change the application through windows explorer .. i dont !


On Wednesday, October 2, 2002 at 5:47 pm, Bob Cerelli wrote:
>
>Assuming you know how to change the application for a particular file type through
>the Windows Explorer:
>
>The application is:
>rundll32.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\shimgvw.dll,ImageView_Fullscreen %1
>
>

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To change a file type association to Windows Picture and Fax Viewer:
1. Open any Windows folder
2. On the Tools menu select Folder options...
3. Select the File Types tab
4. Wait for the registered file type associations to appear 5. Find the file type you want to change (probably JPG or GIF)
6. Click on the file type and click Advanced button
7. Click on the Open action and click the Edit button
8. Find the box labeled "Application used to perform action." This is the application that opens this type of file. Delete the application listed in that box and replace it with the following:
rundll32.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\shimgvw.dll,ImageView_Fullscreen %1
9. Click Ok, Ok, and Close, and you should be good to go




On Tuesday, August 23, 2005 at 8:12 am, rob b wrote:
>
>please dont asume that everyone knows how to change the application through windows
>explorer .. i dont !
>
>

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Thanks for the tip. The Viewer opens fine now. However, In the Viewer the Editor button (Ctrl-E) no longer functions. When I click on it, the Windows Picture and Fax Viewer closes (as it should), but the Editor (in my case Microsoft Photo Editor) never starts up. Any suggestions on how I can fix this? It appears to me that the registry link has disappeared. Thanks, Chuck


On Wednesday, December 7, 2005 at 4:32 pm, jk wrote:
>
>To change a file type association to Windows Picture and Fax Viewer:
>1. Open any Windows folder
>2. On the Tools menu select Folder options...
>3. Select the File Types tab
>4. Wait for the registered file type associations to appear
>5. Find the file type you want to change (probably JPG or GIF)
>6. Click on the file type and click Advanced button
>7. Click on the Open action and click the Edit button
>8. Find the box labeled "Application used to perform action." This is the application
>that opens this type of file. Delete the application listed in that box and replace
>it with the following:
>rundll32.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\shimgvw.dll,ImageView_Fullscreen %1
>9. Click Ok, Ok, and Close, and you should be good to go
>
>
>

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Yes. That solved my problem.


On Wednesday, September 17, 2003 at 5:37 pm, Howard wrote:
>i think you need to do this:
>regsvr32 /i shimgvw.dll
>
>

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To resolve this problem, double-click on the MY COMPUTER icon on the desltop, click on Tools/Folder Options, select the FILE TYPES tab, scroll down to find JPG under the extensions column, click to select JPG, click on CHANGE for OPENS WITH (near the bottom), and select the program (i.e. Windows Picture and Fax Viewer), and you're done. Hope this helps.


On Wednesday, October 2, 2002 at 4:05 pm, Jessica wrote:
>I have a question about How
>do I turn off the Windows Picture and Fax Viewer as my default image viewer?:

>
>I know that Windows Picture and Fax Viewer is supposed to be the default picture
>viewer but I have been sent pictures through email and when I try to open them, I
>get a wordpad window with all sorts of strange symbols instead of a picture. Now,
>the guy who sent me the pictures also has Windows XP and scanned them in. Why won't
>this work? I don't think I turned off Pictures and Fax Viewer but maybe I did?
>
>

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I found this on another website: enter "regsvr32 shimgvw.dll" into run and it will be fixed!


On Friday, January 13, 2006 at 12:50 pm, Duwain wrote:
>To resolve this problem, double-click on the MY COMPUTER icon on the desltop, click
>on Tools/Folder Options, select the FILE TYPES tab, scroll down to find JPG under
>the extensions column, click to select JPG, click on CHANGE for OPENS WITH (near
>the bottom), and select the program (i.e. Windows Picture and Fax Viewer), and you're
>done. Hope this helps.
>
>
>

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I am running windows XP and about two weeks ago I was not able to open any photos with windows picture and fax viewer. I did a search for the shimgv.dll files on my computer and they are there. Can you explain to me how to set the default back to the windows picture and fax viewer. Any help would be appreciated. Jim Atwood


On Friday, April 16, 2004 at 12:05 pm, Matt wrote:
>I'd love to know this too, as I recently uninstalled Photoshop 7, and now I can't
>get any thumbnails to show up in explorer. I use Win2k, and I know this is th XP
>forum, but it was the only relevant topic I could find when searching the site. Any
>help would be appreciated...
>
>
>

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Hey, I have EXACTLY the same problem! Any ideas? :( Thanks!


On Saturday, December 17, 2005 at 4:51 am, Chuck C wrote:
>Thanks for the tip. The Viewer opens fine now. However, In the Viewer the Editor
>button (Ctrl-E) no longer functions. When I click on it, the Windows Picture and
>Fax Viewer closes (as it should), but the Editor (in my case Microsoft Photo Editor)
>never starts up. Any suggestions on how I can fix this? It appears to me that the
>registry link has disappeared.
>
>Thanks,
>Chuck
>
>
>

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where do i download Picture and Fax viewer at? my dumb brother deleted ours and i want it back please help. thanks!


On Wednesday, October 2, 2002 at 5:47 pm, Bob Cerelli wrote:
>
>Assuming you know how to change the application for a particular file type through
>the Windows Explorer:
>
>The application is:
>rundll32.exe C:\WINDOWS\System32\shimgvw.dll,ImageView_Fullscreen %1
>
>

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I have been searching everywhere for help and this is getting very close! I think I have the same problem as below. It's not that picture and fax viewer isn't there, and it is my default (I have done all the above steps and everything seems to be as it should). It's just not working. The thumbnails are not showing the picture (just the standard icon thingy) and double clicking on them just does nothing. Clicking on 'show as a filmstrip' also does nothing, everything just sits there. Also right clicking and trying 'preview' does nothing. The video files do have a picture and they do play when I double click them. Any help with this would be really appreciated! Thanks in advance! Nik


On Sunday, January 22, 2006 at 2:28 am, Jim Atwood wrote:
>I am running windows XP and about two weeks ago I was not able to open any photos
>with windows picture and fax viewer. I did a search for the shimgv.dll files on my
>computer and they are there. Can you explain to me how to set the default back to
>the windows picture and fax viewer. Any help would be appreciated.
>Jim Atwood
>
>
>

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The fix works! I was ready to reload windows. as none of the other massages worked- Thanks


On Friday, January 20, 2006 at 2:35 pm, Gnomeface wrote:
>I found this on another website:
>
>enter "regsvr32 shimgvw.dll" into run and it will be fixed!
>
>
>

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Fix is three stages
First, to restore Preview capability to Windows Explorer:

Create a .reg file in notepad with the following contents:

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.bmp\ShellEx]
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.bmp\ShellEx\{BB2E617C-0920-11d1-9A0B-00C04FC2D6C1}]
@="{7376D660-C583-11d0-A3A5-00C04FD706EC}"
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.jpg\ShellEx]
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.jpg\ShellEx\{BB2E617C-0920-11d1-9A0B-00C04FC2D6C1}]
@="{7376D660-C583-11d0-A3A5-00C04FD706EC}"

Note: Repeat ShellEx pair for each root class (image extension) you want to repair

Save the file as ShellEx.reg or something similar. Double click on it to update your 
registry.

Step two, to repair the Windows Picture and FaxViewer launch (default double-click 
action).

Enter at the Command/Run prompt:

regsvr32 /i shimgvw.dll


Finally, if you have changed default applications to offset the loss of FaxViewer, 
you will need to set the default OPEN action back to Windows Picture and FaxViewer 
(see earlier posts in this thread). 
The Ctrl E function of WPFV will follow the EDIT action associated with that file 
extension.

It appears this functionality was disabled by an MS Patch application, though I have 
yet to read which one it was.









On Thursday, January 26, 2006 at 4:56 pm, Nicki wrote:

>

>I have been searching everywhere for help and this is getting very close! I think 

>I have the same problem as below.  It's not that picture and fax viewer isn't there, 

>and it is my default (I have done all the above steps and everything seems to be 

>as it should).  It's just not working.  The thumbnails are not showing the picture 

>(just the standard icon thingy) and double clicking on them just does nothing.  
Clicking 

>on 'show as a filmstrip' also does nothing, everything just sits there. Also right 

>clicking and trying 'preview' does nothing. The video files do have a picture and 

>they do play when I double click them.

>Any help with this would be really appreciated!

>Thanks in advance!

>Nik

>

> 

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As suggested, I entered 'regsvr32 /i shimgvw.dll' at the command prompt under 'Start - Run...' and that fixed the problem. Thanks!


On Sunday, January 22, 2006 at 12:03 pm, l3ft3r1s wrote:
>Hey, I have EXACTLY the same problem! Any ideas? :(
>
>Thanks!
>
>
>

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WORKS! My thumbnails wouldn't show up and when I double clicked images nothing happened. Then I put "regsvr32 shimgvw.dll" into the run coammnd box, got some succeded message and IT WORKS! So happy because I somehow caused the problem while here at someones house, and flying home tomorrow! WOOT!


On Friday, January 20, 2006 at 2:35 pm, Gnomeface wrote:
>I found this on another website:
>
>enter "regsvr32 shimgvw.dll" into run and it will be fixed!
>
>
>

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The regsvr32 /i shimgvw.dll trick didn't work for me, so I installed ShellExView from http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/shexview.html on a hunch that it might be a shell extension causing it. Then I went through the shell extensions, looking for what was a Microsoft extension and what was not. Then I disabled the non-MS ones one by one, and then tried the edit button to see if disabling them worked. I got lucky and the problem was with the first extension I disabled. Apparently WhoLockMe does not play nice with the fax and picture viewer's edit button. Pity, it's an awesome extension.


On Sunday, January 22, 2006 at 12:03 pm, l3ft3r1s wrote:
>Hey, I have EXACTLY the same problem! Any ideas? :(
>
>Thanks!
>
>>Thanks for the tip. The Viewer opens fine now. However, In the Viewer the Editor
>button (Ctrl-E) no longer functions. When I click on it, the Windows Picture and
>Fax Viewer closes (as it should), but the Editor (in my case Microsoft Photo Editor)
>never starts up. Any suggestions on how I can fix this? It appears to me that the
>registry link has disappeared.
>
>Thanks,
>Chuck
>
>
>

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Thanks!  My security suite disabled WPaFV while MS worked out a vulnerability workaround. 
 They failed to tell me how to undo it.  Simple...sweet!

Copy 'n paste into RUN 

regsvr32 shimgvw.dll







On Friday, January 20, 2006 at 2:35 pm, Gnomeface wrote:

>I found this on another website:

>

>enter "regsvr32 shimgvw.dll" into run and it will be fixed!

>

>

> 

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Thank you so much! I have full functionality again! It must have been an updat from windows because I didn't change any picture settings.


On Friday, January 27, 2006 at 6:19 pm, James Nairn wrote:
>Fix is three stages
>First, to restore Preview capability to Windows Explorer:
>
>Create a .reg file in notepad with the following contents:
>
>Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
>
>[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.bmp\ShellEx]
>[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.bmp\ShellEx\{BB2E617C-0920-11d1-9A0B-00C04FC2D6C1}]
>@="{7376D660-C583-11d0-A3A5-00C04FD706EC}"
>[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.jpg\ShellEx]
>[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.jpg\ShellEx\{BB2E617C-0920-11d1-9A0B-00C04FC2D6C1}]
>@="{7376D660-C583-11d0-A3A5-00C04FD706EC}"
>
>Note: Repeat ShellEx pair for each root class (image extension) you want to repair
>
>Save the file as ShellEx.reg or something similar. Double click on it to update your
>registry.
>
>Step two, to repair the Windows Picture and FaxViewer launch (default double-click
>action).
>
>Enter at the Command/Run prompt:
>
>regsvr32 /i shimgvw.dll
>
>
>Finally, if you have changed default applications to offset the loss of FaxViewer,
>you will need to set the default OPEN action back to Windows Picture and FaxViewer
>(see earlier posts in this thread).
>The Ctrl E function of WPFV will follow the EDIT action associated with that file
>extension.
>
>It appears this functionality was disabled by an MS Patch application, though I have
>yet to read which one it was.
>
>
>
>
>

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Hi, I had the same problem. My fax viewer just vanished. Thanks for your tips. its all back up again. I was missing this fax viewer while watching family snaps taken in the digi cam. Cool, Thanks, Jai


On Friday, January 27, 2006 at 6:19 pm, James Nairn wrote:
>Fix is three stages
>First, to restore Preview capability to Windows Explorer:
>
>Create a .reg file in notepad with the following contents:
>
>Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
>
>[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.bmp\ShellEx]
>[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.bmp\ShellEx\{BB2E617C-0920-11d1-9A0B-00C04FC2D6C1}]
>@="{7376D660-C583-11d0-A3A5-00C04FD706EC}"
>[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.jpg\ShellEx]
>[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.jpg\ShellEx\{BB2E617C-0920-11d1-9A0B-00C04FC2D6C1}]
>@="{7376D660-C583-11d0-A3A5-00C04FD706EC}"
>
>Note: Repeat ShellEx pair for each root class (image extension) you want to repair
>
>Save the file as ShellEx.reg or something similar. Double click on it to update your
>registry.
>
>Step two, to repair the Windows Picture and FaxViewer launch (default double-click
>action).
>
>Enter at the Command/Run prompt:
>
>regsvr32 /i shimgvw.dll
>
>
>Finally, if you have changed default applications to offset the loss of FaxViewer,
>you will need to set the default OPEN action back to Windows Picture and FaxViewer
>(see earlier posts in this thread).
>The Ctrl E function of WPFV will follow the EDIT action associated with that file
>extension.
>
>It appears this functionality was disabled by an MS Patch application, though I have
>yet to read which one it was.
>
>
>
>
>

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Thank you so much! You're a god-send. :) Been trying to fix this for days!

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i just wanna said, that this really worked out with me! my problem was that any of my pictures didn't want to open, and my w.p.&.f.v didn't respond. And this fixed my problem! Thanks!


On Thursday, October 9, 2003 at 8:52 pm, Daniel wrote:
>My computer was using view32 to look at jpgs when i double clicked them for some
>reason. I tried setting Windows Picture and Fax Viewer as default for viewing but
>that didn't work. I entered regsvr32 /i shimgvw.dll at the command prompt and now
>it works right.
>
>

[Reply or follow-up to this message]

The Picture viewer now works fine..many thanks.


On Friday, January 27, 2006 at 6:19 pm, James Nairn wrote:
>Fix is three stages
>First, to restore Preview capability to Windows Explorer:
>
>Create a .reg file in notepad with the following contents:
>
>Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
>
>[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.bmp\ShellEx]
>[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.bmp\ShellEx\{BB2E617C-0920-11d1-9A0B-00C04FC2D6C1}]
>@="{7376D660-C583-11d0-A3A5-00C04FD706EC}"
>[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.jpg\ShellEx]
>[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.jpg\ShellEx\{BB2E617C-0920-11d1-9A0B-00C04FC2D6C1}]
>@="{7376D660-C583-11d0-A3A5-00C04FD706EC}"
>
>Note: Repeat ShellEx pair for each root class (image extension) you want to repair
>
>Save the file as ShellEx.reg or something similar. Double click on it to update your
>registry.
>
>Step two, to repair the Windows Picture and FaxViewer launch (default double-click
>action).
>
>Enter at the Command/Run prompt:
>
>regsvr32 /i shimgvw.dll
>
>
>Finally, if you have changed default applications to offset the loss of FaxViewer,
>you will need to set the default OPEN action back to Windows Picture and FaxViewer
>(see earlier posts in this thread).
>The Ctrl E function of WPFV will follow the EDIT action associated with that file
>extension.
>
>It appears this functionality was disabled by an MS Patch application, though I have
>yet to read which one it was.
>
>
>
>
>

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to make windows picture and fax viewer the default program again 

go to my computer
then tools
then folder options
then file types (select the file type whose default opening program you'd like to 
change, for example tif or jpeg)
go down to where it says opens with
click change and select windows picture and fax viewer

i actually had to call support and have them walk me thru that, seeing as how i'm 
a genius and all. good luck

ed








On Sunday, September 26, 2004 at 10:48 am, Richard wrote:

>I DON'T know how to change the application for a particular file type through the 

>Windows Explorer, and I also want to make Windows Picture and Fax viewer my default 

>viewer again (it got changed to QuickTime).  Any help here?  I tried running the 

>application you listed, but the system couldn't find it.

>

>

> 

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4 words. YOU ARE THE MAN..........


On Friday, January 27, 2006 at 6:19 pm, James Nairn wrote:
>Fix is three stages
>First, to restore Preview capability to Windows Explorer:
>
>Create a .reg file in notepad with the following contents:
>
>Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
>
>[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.bmp\ShellEx]
>[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.bmp\ShellEx\{BB2E617C-0920-11d1-9A0B-00C04FC2D6C1}]
>@="{7376D660-C583-11d0-A3A5-00C04FD706EC}"
>[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.jpg\ShellEx]
>[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.jpg\ShellEx\{BB2E617C-0920-11d1-9A0B-00C04FC2D6C1}]
>@="{7376D660-C583-11d0-A3A5-00C04FD706EC}"
>
>Note: Repeat ShellEx pair for each root class (image extension) you want to repair
>
>Save the file as ShellEx.reg or something similar. Double click on it to update your
>registry.
>
>Step two, to repair the Windows Picture and FaxViewer launch (default double-click
>action).
>
>Enter at the Command/Run prompt:
>
>regsvr32 /i shimgvw.dll
>
>
>Finally, if you have changed default applications to offset the loss of FaxViewer,
>you will need to set the default OPEN action back to Windows Picture and FaxViewer
>(see earlier posts in this thread).
>The Ctrl E function of WPFV will follow the EDIT action associated with that file
>extension.
>
>It appears this functionality was disabled by an MS Patch application, though I have
>yet to read which one it was.
>
>
>
>
>

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I've read all the previous messages. I don't have a problem with my Windows P&F Viewer being associated with JPG files. That is working fine if I download a picture. My problem is with Firefox and opening a picture in Webmail. Since Firefox is my default browser and it's trying to open JPG attachments with CorelPhotoAlbumPhoto, a free (60-day) program that was on my new Dell laptop. I want to change the program that will open JPG attachments, but I can't find the Windows P&F program. I did look in the Windows System 32 file for the exe file mentioned, but I don't seem to have it. I copied and pasted the path that was noted above, but that did not work either. Finally, and this may be a question for the Firefox forum, the option to "Do this automatically from now on" is greyed out. I want to do associate Windows P&F once and not everytime. Thanks for whomever's help!

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Thanks a lot! --been putting up with it for about a month now, finally got around to looking for a workaround and found this in less than a few minutes.. kind folks like yourself are why I love the internet.


On Friday, January 27, 2006 at 6:19 pm, James Nairn wrote:
>Fix is three stages
>First, to restore Preview capability to Windows Explorer:
>
>Create a .reg file in notepad with the following contents:
>
>Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
>
>[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.bmp\ShellEx]
>[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.bmp\ShellEx\{BB2E617C-0920-11d1-9A0B-00C04FC2D6C1}]
>@="{7376D660-C583-11d0-A3A5-00C04FD706EC}"
>[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.jpg\ShellEx]
>[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.jpg\ShellEx\{BB2E617C-0920-11d1-9A0B-00C04FC2D6C1}]
>@="{7376D660-C583-11d0-A3A5-00C04FD706EC}"
>
>Note: Repeat ShellEx pair for each root class (image extension) you want to repair
>
>Save the file as ShellEx.reg or something similar. Double click on it to update your
>registry.
>
>Step two, to repair the Windows Picture and FaxViewer launch (default double-click
>action).
>
>Enter at the Command/Run prompt:
>
>regsvr32 /i shimgvw.dll
>
>
>Finally, if you have changed default applications to offset the loss of FaxViewer,
>you will need to set the default OPEN action back to Windows Picture and FaxViewer
>(see earlier posts in this thread).
>The Ctrl E function of WPFV will follow the EDIT action associated with that file
>extension.
>
>It appears this functionality was disabled by an MS Patch application, though I have
>yet to read which one it was.
>
>
>
>
>

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Thanks a lot Stitch... I found out that PowerISO was the one to fault for me... Problem solved :)


On Wednesday, February 1, 2006 at 5:35 am, Stitch wrote:
>The regsvr32 /i shimgvw.dll trick didn't work for me, so I installed ShellExView
>from http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/shexview.html on a hunch that it might be a shell
>extension causing it. Then I went through the shell extensions, looking for what
>was a Microsoft extension and what was not. Then I disabled the non-MS ones one by
>one, and then tried the edit button to see if disabling them worked.
>
>I got lucky and the problem was with the first extension I disabled. Apparently WhoLockMe
>does not play nice with the fax and picture viewer's edit button. Pity, it's an awesome
>extension.
>
>
>

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I was having the same problem with the viewer and found your post. The first step didn't work, but the second step got everything up and running in good order again. I just wanted to say thank you.


On Friday, January 27, 2006 at 6:19 pm, James Nairn wrote:
>Fix is three stages
>First, to restore Preview capability to Windows Explorer:
>
>Create a .reg file in notepad with the following contents:
>
>Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
>
>[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.bmp\ShellEx]
>[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.bmp\ShellEx\{BB2E617C-0920-11d1-9A0B-00C04FC2D6C1}]
>@="{7376D660-C583-11d0-A3A5-00C04FD706EC}"
>[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.jpg\ShellEx]
>[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.jpg\ShellEx\{BB2E617C-0920-11d1-9A0B-00C04FC2D6C1}]
>@="{7376D660-C583-11d0-A3A5-00C04FD706EC}"
>
>Note: Repeat ShellEx pair for each root class (image extension) you want to repair
>
>Save the file as ShellEx.reg or something similar. Double click on it to update your
>registry.
>
>Step two, to repair the Windows Picture and FaxViewer launch (default double-click
>action).
>
>Enter at the Command/Run prompt:
>
>regsvr32 /i shimgvw.dll
>
>
>Finally, if you have changed default applications to offset the loss of FaxViewer,
>you will need to set the default OPEN action back to Windows Picture and FaxViewer
>(see earlier posts in this thread).
>The Ctrl E function of WPFV will follow the EDIT action associated with that file
>extension.
>
>It appears this functionality was disabled by an MS Patch application, though I have
>yet to read which one it was.
>
>
>
>
>

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i have done the first step but when i double click on it it says file is not a registry script, you can only import binary registry files from within the registry editor


On Friday, January 27, 2006 at 6:19 pm, James Nairn wrote:
>Fix is three stages
>First, to restore Preview capability to Windows Explorer:
>
>Create a .reg file in notepad with the following contents:
>
>Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
>
>[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.bmp\ShellEx]
>[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.bmp\ShellEx\{BB2E617C-0920-11d1-9A0B-00C04FC2D6C1}]
>@="{7376D660-C583-11d0-A3A5-00C04FD706EC}"
>[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.jpg\ShellEx]
>[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.jpg\ShellEx\{BB2E617C-0920-11d1-9A0B-00C04FC2D6C1}]
>@="{7376D660-C583-11d0-A3A5-00C04FD706EC}"
>
>Note: Repeat ShellEx pair for each root class (image extension) you want to repair
>
>Save the file as ShellEx.reg or something similar. Double click on it to update your
>registry.
>
>Step two, to repair the Windows Picture and FaxViewer launch (default double-click
>action).
>
>Enter at the Command/Run prompt:
>
>regsvr32 /i shimgvw.dll
>
>
>Finally, if you have changed default applications to offset the loss of FaxViewer,
>you will need to set the default OPEN action back to Windows Picture and FaxViewer
>(see earlier posts in this thread).
>The Ctrl E function of WPFV will follow the EDIT action associated with that file
>extension.
>
>It appears this functionality was disabled by an MS Patch application, though I have
>yet to read which one it was.
>
>
>
>
>

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Hi, I am having the same problem with getting wpfv to work. I am not skilled at all with the computer. I saw the three step fix, but if I can't get around the computer very well, the answer is not benefitting. Can someone treat me like a preschooler and give me abc instructions.?? Like how do I create a .reg file in notepad....yeah that's where I am. Please help, I really need wpfv. thanks!!!!


On Friday, April 28, 2006 at 11:19 am, Kaps wrote:
>The Picture viewer now works fine..many thanks.
>
>
>

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for me it was enough to actually delete the association (XP Explorer > Tools > Folder Options > File Types), delete the appropriate file type entry, ok. XP *should* fall back to it's native default, the internal viewer


On Wednesday, October 2, 2002 at 4:05 pm, Jessica wrote:
>I have a question about How
>do I turn off the Windows Picture and Fax Viewer as my default image viewer?:

>
>I know that Windows Picture and Fax Viewer is supposed to be the default picture
>viewer but I have been sent pictures through email and when I try to open them, I
>get a wordpad window with all sorts of strange symbols instead of a picture. Now,
>the guy who sent me the pictures also has Windows XP and scanned them in. Why won't
>this work? I don't think I turned off Pictures and Fax Viewer but maybe I did?
>
>

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Windows picture and fax viewer has completely disappeared from my computer. I've tried typing in regsvr 32 /i shimgvm.dll and a dozen other commands to no avail. I get the same error message everytime - "LoadLibrary('shimgvw.dll') failed - The specified module could not be found." Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks


On Thursday, August 10, 2006 at 7:59 am, Gunslinger_x wrote:
>for me it was enough to actually delete the association
>(XP Explorer > Tools > Folder Options > File Types), delete the appropriate file
>type entry, ok.
>
>XP *should* fall back to it's native default, the internal viewer
>
>
>

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I have problem with W.P & F.V When I double clicked on an image, the W.P. & F.V starts, after one second it will closing automatically. Any help?


On Friday, April 28, 2006 at 11:19 am, Kaps wrote:
>The Picture viewer now works fine..many thanks.
>
>
>

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I have this exact same problem. Thumbnails show up no problem in folder views and filmstrips work fine. But when I double click on a picture, Windows Picture and Fax Viewer pops up for like a second and automatically closes. I made sure all the files were still associated with WPFV and did the run command and it still doesn't work.


On Monday, December 11, 2006 at 4:53 am, ATSS wrote:
>I have problem with W.P & F.V
>When I double clicked on an image, the W.P. & F.V starts, after one second it will
>closing automatically.
>Any help?
>
>
>
>

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hi thanks buddy your advice resolved my issue i just run this regsvr32 /i shimgvw.dll and every thing was fine ....Thanks

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Your fix worked like a charm. Thanks very much.


On Friday, January 27, 2006 at 6:19 pm, James Nairn wrote:
>Fix is three stages
>First, to restore Preview capability to Windows Explorer:
>
>Create a .reg file in notepad with the following contents:
>
>Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
>
>[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.bmp\ShellEx]
>[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.bmp\ShellEx\{BB2E617C-0920-11d1-9A0B-00C04FC2D6C1}]
>@="{7376D660-C583-11d0-A3A5-00C04FD706EC}"
>[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.jpg\ShellEx]
>[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.jpg\ShellEx\{BB2E617C-0920-11d1-9A0B-00C04FC2D6C1}]
>@="{7376D660-C583-11d0-A3A5-00C04FD706EC}"
>
>Note: Repeat ShellEx pair for each root class (image extension) you want to repair
>
>Save the file as ShellEx.reg or something similar. Double click on it to update your
>registry.
>
>Step two, to repair the Windows Picture and FaxViewer launch (default double-click
>action).
>
>Enter at the Command/Run prompt:
>
>regsvr32 /i shimgvw.dll
>
>
>Finally, if you have changed default applications to offset the loss of FaxViewer,
>you will need to set the default OPEN action back to Windows Picture and FaxViewer
>(see earlier posts in this thread).
>The Ctrl E function of WPFV will follow the EDIT action associated with that file
>extension.
>
>It appears this functionality was disabled by an MS Patch application, though I have
>yet to read which one it was.
>
>
>
>
>

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I had a default icon in Win Explorer and this helped me too!
> I entered regsvr32 /i shimgvw.dll at the command prompt and now
>it works right.

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Sorry for posting if this isn't appropriate, but thank you guys so much. I was having issues with my background, filmstrip, and thumbnails after GameXP messed with my system. I couldn't find the support I needed anywhere, but the command prompt to start the viewer fixed every problem I've had. Again thank you guys so much... Peace, and many thanks Joe

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Actually, I don't know why the Thumbnails view in my Explorer folder stopped working ~ maybe due to Paint Shop Pro, or Paint Shop Photo Album 5, or Nero. But I tried 3 different fixes and none of them worked, until I found this discussion forum and tried this one. It worked excellently. I now have Thumbnails view again for ALL picture and video types! It also added the miniature pics on the sub-folders! Thanks.


On Wednesday, February 1, 2006 at 10:01 pm, Wags wrote:
>Thanks! My security suite disabled WPaFV while MS worked out a vulnerability workaround.
> They failed to tell me how to undo it. Simple...sweet!
>
>Copy 'n paste into RUN
>
>regsvr32 shimgvw.dll
>
>
>

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thank you! [regsvr32 /i shimgvw.dll] worked just fine for me. The last thing i remember doing before Fax viewer no longer opened (no error message, it just did not respond) was: 1) removing SPDT drivers and the entire SPDT key from the registry 2) running Fix-It registry fixer to delete unnecessary keys. perhaps something happened that should have been avoided in one of those activities... regardless, it works again! thanks ^-^


On Wednesday, September 17, 2003 at 5:37 pm, Howard wrote:
>i think you need to do this:
>regsvr32 /i shimgvw.dll
>
>

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I have the same problem. Is there a separate thread on this topic?


On Monday, December 11, 2006 at 4:53 am, ATSS wrote:
>I have problem with W.P & F.V
>When I double clicked on an image, the W.P. & F.V starts, after one second it will
>closing automatically.
>Any help?
>
>
>
>

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I think I just fixed this by right clicking a picture, click properties, click the change button next to "open with", choose a different program. Let's see if it stays this way.


On Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at 11:19 am, Lida wrote:
>I have the same problem. Is there a separate thread on this topic?
>
>

[Reply or follow-up to this message]

How Do I Turn Windows Picture and Fax Viewer Back On?

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sorry, this doesn't work. I deleted both entries in the registry and the picture and fax viewer still opens all .gifs. Thanks anyway though.


On Wednesday, October 2, 2002 at 4:05 pm, Jessica wrote:
>I have a question about How
>do I turn off the Windows Picture and Fax Viewer as my default image viewer?:

>
>I know that Windows Picture and Fax Viewer is supposed to be the default picture
>viewer but I have been sent pictures through email and when I try to open them, I
>get a wordpad window with all sorts of strange symbols instead of a picture. Now,
>the guy who sent me the pictures also has Windows XP and scanned them in. Why won't
>this work? I don't think I turned off Pictures and Fax Viewer but maybe I did?
>
>

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By default XP uses Windows Picture and Fax Viewer to preview pictures. It takes a while to get used to it; however, once you do, it’s hard to go back. Several programs when installed try to take over the role of picture preview. This is very difficult to reverse. Here’s how you do it. 1. Click Start 2. Click Run 3. In the textbox type: regsvr32 shimgvw.dll 4. Click OK You may or may not have to reboot to see your chang


On Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at 7:03 pm, Kim wrote:
>
>sorry, this doesn't work. I deleted both entries in the registry and the picture
>and fax viewer still opens all .gifs.
>Thanks anyway though.
>
>

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By default XP uses Windows Picture and Fax Viewer to preview pictures. It takes a while to get used to it; however, once you do, it’s hard to go back. Several programs when installed try to take over the role of picture preview. This is very difficult to reverse. Here’s how you do it. 1. Click Start 2. Click Run 3. In the textbox type: regsvr32 shimgvw.dll 4. Click OK You may or may not have to reboot to see your chang

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