Just for kicks:

Clear the Temporary Internet Files: In IE | Tools | Internet Options |
Delete Files button. And check the box to Delete Offline content. Now try
it.
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Bruce Hagen
MS-MVP Outlook Express
~IB-CA~

"Michael T." wrote in message
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"AlmostBob" wrote in message
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MS Paint by default only supports some graphic formats, I think .bmp
it can use the converters from MSOffice if office is installed and get
support for jpg png cgm cdr eps gif pict pic wpg. the convertor pack is
available here
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...DisplayLang=en
hope its close to right



Actually I have no problem when I double-click a JPG file on my hard
drive. The error only occurs when I try to open a JPG file attachment with
a file association to MS Paint. Other file formats like .BMP are OK.

Since it's a small issue I will simply continue associating JPG files with
Windows Picture and Fax Viewer.