Can't save pics as jpegs

i just formatted my pc, and i once was able to save pics from the web
(when they are already jpegs uploaded) as jpegs or whatever, but now i am back to being only to save those as art, or bmp files. My paint program is also only saving as bmps, when it used to save as anything. Do you know what i can do to fix it? i sure appreciate any help.
I am running windows ME.
Thanks
Tina

 

We need more information.

Which program are you using?

Is the program set up (in settings or options) to see Jpegs?

 

wooohoooooo i went looking for past answers to this dilemma and found it! ty for posting this!

"In Windows Explorer – View>Folder options>View tab and uncheck “Hide file extensions for known file types”. Under “hidden files” select “Show all files” while you are there. "

 

Hehehe good work kimanny Let's hope it works.

And welcome to the forum

 

it sure did work, i was almost in tears over this. I wasted about 4 hours trying to figure this out. I am happy to be here!

 

We are happy that you are here But please, no tears. You'll get the keyboard all wet