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Hi maxwelwp
Where are you saving those image files from, is that from a web page and if so what web browser are you using, or is that another application on your PC?
.jpg vs .jfif extension
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In the last few months, every windows update changes the registry setting for saving jpeg images from .jpg to .jfif. Why is this continually changing even after I change the registry setting back to .jpg?
As a side note, the image I am saving is NOT a .jfif file and I do not have the option to save as a .jpg from the file save window. Only after changing the registry setting back to .jpg am I able to save with a .jpg extension.
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Anonymous
2020-03-12T12:46:32+00:00 -
Anonymous
2020-03-12T13:20:15+00:00 These are being saved from a web page and Microsoft edge browser.
However saving the file is not what is changing the registry setting. The following setting is what is being changed after an update to windows
Computer\HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\MIME\Database\Content Type\image/jpeg
A search of the registry finds several .jfif entries but setting the one referenced above allows the image to be saved with the .jpg extension as it did in the past.
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Anonymous
2020-03-12T13:24:36+00:00 Hi maxwelwp
Is it the extension value on that key which is being changed?
If so, if you right click that key in the left hand window are you able to choose permissions and just set yourself to have full read/write permissions on that key?
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Anonymous
2020-03-12T13:51:24+00:00 Hi maxwelwp
Is it the extension value on that key which is being changed?
If so, if you right click that key in the left hand window are you able to choose permissions and just set yourself to have full read/write permissions on that key?
Yes - I do see the permissions and I do have full permissions.
Found the following article also....
https://www.techsupportalert.com/content/how-stop-windows-10-saving-jpgs-jfifs.htm
However, still does not explain why or how this get changed and how to prevent it from occurring in the future. This particular computer (HP Envy DV6) has never had the issue in several years until the last few months and appears to change the extension after a windows update.
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Anonymous
2020-03-13T03:48:15+00:00 Hello,
I'm your Independent Advisor for today. Let's work together and arrive at a solution.
Did the steps outlined in the link above fix the problem? I found a similar website tackling the same issue:
https://www.cnet.com/forums/discussions/jpeg-to...
Usually, changes to the registry can cause this, especially if the computer recently installed Windows Updates. Performing a system restore can revert these changes.
Hope this helps.
Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.