Image Quality



Lode
07-09-2005, 11:11 PM
Images in Explorer (6.0) initially appear with suboptimal quality. If I
right-click the image I can select an option to display with full quality.
Any thoughts on how the images could be displayed with full quality
automatically? Thanks.
--
The Lode

Jan Il
07-09-2005, 11:11 PM
Hi Lode :-)

A few exceptions here with your post.....first, you don't give us the
version of Windows or IE you are using, nor do you tell is what your idea of
'suboptimal quality' is. Do you mean blurred, distorted, fuzzy, etc.

In view of the above, I can only start with a general reply in an effort to
assist:

Try clearing the IE cache. I.E./Tools/Options/General/Delete files (and
delete offline content.)

And.....

If you have an accelerator supplied by your ISP try turning it off.
It works by reducing image size (and therefor quality) for downloads.

Try clearing the IE cache. I.E./Tools/Options/General/Delete files (and
delete offline content.)

Zone Alarm Pro can block Images in IE

1. Go into IE>Tools>Internet Options>Security>Custom level>reset custom
level to Medium or Low
2. Go into IE>Tools>Internet Options>Privacy>set the slider to Medium or Low
3. Go to this site and read on adjusting the Privacy settings in ZA. It will
explain how to customize on a per site basis.
http://www.donhoover.net/privacy.html

Kerio Personal Firewall and any other anti-advertisement software you have
on your system will also do this.

If still no joy………..

Blurry & distored images
http://www.mcse.ms/message1214756.html

Also, programs that are supposed to speed up your browsing will cause this
problem.

and.........

Click on the Advanced tab.
Scroll down to the Multimedia section and make sure the box>Show Pictures>
is
ticked.

For further information see this link:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=283807
Pictures Are Not Displayed on Web Sites in Internet Explorer

Pictures Do Not Show
http://www.fjsmjs.com/IE/redx.htm

Image Files Do Not Appear When You View a Web Page with Internet Explorer 6
SP1
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=817177
http://www.colba.net/~hlebo49/ieimage.htm#IMAGEREDX

or…..

Tools>Internet Options>Security
Highlight Internet and choose Custom Level.
Scroll down to Miscellaneous and enable "Access data sources across
domains".

and…

Other possibilities: Courtesy of Mike Burgess -

Symantec (ISS\NIS)[Enable Browser Privacy - enabled]
Active Content - "Allow All Script To Execute"
Problem: some sites cannot detect the 128 bit encryption
Solution: Completely remove and reinstall NIS.
[more info]
Web Pages Display a Red "X" Instead of a Graphic
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=316545 [Norton Products]

Any "ad blocking" software that blocks "http_referrer"
or contains entries that are blocking access to the desired site.

HOSTS file that contains entries that are blocking access to the desired
site.

Cookie blocking software that are blocking "required" Cookies.

Pop-up blockers that are stripping header\url info.
WebWasher Standard Filter/URL Filter

Make sure the following registry entry is not corrupt:
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet
Settings]
"User Agent"="Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Win32)"

Note: "Win32" = Windows 98\ME
Other versions = (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.0;)

To check your "User Agent":
Paste the below into the Address Bar and view the output:

javascript:navigator.userAgent

[Example WinME output]
Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows 98; Win 9x 4.90)

Fuzzy images in IE SP1 - go to the following registry key:

Windows XP does not natively support High-DPI screens
http://support.microsoft.com?scid=kb;EN-US;Q820286

Distorted images

There is a known problem with MS Patch 03-015 on some machines running IE6
SP1 - a fix is available and described here:
http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=kb;EN-US;q828682

Turn off your ISP's Dialup accelerator, if you have one. It works by
reducing image size
(and therefor quality) for downloads.

also…..

PRB Windows XP Does Not Natively Support High-DPI Screens
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=820286
other information here:
http://forums.us.dell.com/supportforums/board/message?board.id=insp_video&message.id=79881

and…..

JPEG images appear distorted in Internet Explorer 6
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=828682

Hope this helps :-)

Jan :)
MS MVP - IE/OE
Smiles are meant to be shared,
that's why they're so contagious.

Replies are posted only to the newsgroup for the benefit or other readers.
How to make a good newsgroup post:
http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm


> Images in Explorer (6.0) initially appear with suboptimal quality. If I
> right-click the image I can select an option to display with full quality.
> Any thoughts on how the images could be displayed with full quality
> automatically? Thanks.
> --
> The Lode

Lode
07-09-2005, 11:11 PM
Thanks- I will try these. The images are not fuzzy; they look "digital" -
mulitple rectangular images which disappear when I right click full image
quality. I am using IE 6 and Windows XP home edition. The computer with which
I have the problem - I use Juno to access the net via dial-up. It is supposed
to download faster than standard Juno.

Tom/Lode
--
The Lode


"Jan Il" wrote:

> Hi Lode :-)
>
> A few exceptions here with your post.....first, you don't give us the
> version of Windows or IE you are using, nor do you tell is what your idea of
> 'suboptimal quality' is. Do you mean blurred, distorted, fuzzy, etc.
>
> In view of the above, I can only start with a general reply in an effort to
> assist:
>
> Try clearing the IE cache. I.E./Tools/Options/General/Delete files (and
> delete offline content.)
>
> And.....
>
> If you have an accelerator supplied by your ISP try turning it off.
> It works by reducing image size (and therefor quality) for downloads.
>
> Try clearing the IE cache. I.E./Tools/Options/General/Delete files (and
> delete offline content.)
>
> Zone Alarm Pro can block Images in IE
>
> 1. Go into IE>Tools>Internet Options>Security>Custom level>reset custom
> level to Medium or Low
> 2. Go into IE>Tools>Internet Options>Privacy>set the slider to Medium or Low
> 3. Go to this site and read on adjusting the Privacy settings in ZA. It will
> explain how to customize on a per site basis.
> http://www.donhoover.net/privacy.html
>
> Kerio Personal Firewall and any other anti-advertisement software you have
> on your system will also do this.
>
> If still no joy………..
>
> Blurry & distored images
> http://www.mcse.ms/message1214756.html
>
> Also, programs that are supposed to speed up your browsing will cause this
> problem.
>
> and.........
>
> Click on the Advanced tab.
> Scroll down to the Multimedia section and make sure the box>Show Pictures>
> is
> ticked.
>
> For further information see this link:
> http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=283807
> Pictures Are Not Displayed on Web Sites in Internet Explorer
>
> Pictures Do Not Show
> http://www.fjsmjs.com/IE/redx.htm
>
> Image Files Do Not Appear When You View a Web Page with Internet Explorer 6
> SP1
> http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=817177
> http://www.colba.net/~hlebo49/ieimage.htm#IMAGEREDX
>
> or…..
>
> Tools>Internet Options>Security
> Highlight Internet and choose Custom Level.
> Scroll down to Miscellaneous and enable "Access data sources across
> domains".
>
> and…
>
> Other possibilities: Courtesy of Mike Burgess -
>
> Symantec (ISS\NIS)[Enable Browser Privacy - enabled]
> Active Content - "Allow All Script To Execute"
> Problem: some sites cannot detect the 128 bit encryption
> Solution: Completely remove and reinstall NIS.
> [more info]
> Web Pages Display a Red "X" Instead of a Graphic
> http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=316545 [Norton Products]
>
> Any "ad blocking" software that blocks "http_referrer"
> or contains entries that are blocking access to the desired site.
>
> HOSTS file that contains entries that are blocking access to the desired
> site.
>
> Cookie blocking software that are blocking "required" Cookies.
>
> Pop-up blockers that are stripping header\url info.
> WebWasher Standard Filter/URL Filter
>
> Make sure the following registry entry is not corrupt:
> [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet
> Settings]
> "User Agent"="Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Win32)"
>
> Note: "Win32" = Windows 98\ME
> Other versions = (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.0;)
>
> To check your "User Agent":
> Paste the below into the Address Bar and view the output:
>
> javascript:navigator.userAgent
>
> [Example WinME output]
> Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows 98; Win 9x 4.90)
>
> Fuzzy images in IE SP1 - go to the following registry key:
>
> Windows XP does not natively support High-DPI screens
> http://support.microsoft.com?scid=kb;EN-US;Q820286
>
> Distorted images
>
> There is a known problem with MS Patch 03-015 on some machines running IE6
> SP1 - a fix is available and described here:
> http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=kb;EN-US;q828682
>
> Turn off your ISP's Dialup accelerator, if you have one. It works by
> reducing image size
> (and therefor quality) for downloads.
>
> also…..
>
> PRB Windows XP Does Not Natively Support High-DPI Screens
> http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=820286
> other information here:
> http://forums.us.dell.com/supportforums/board/message?board.id=insp_video&message.id=79881
>
> and…..
>
> JPEG images appear distorted in Internet Explorer 6
> http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=828682
>
> Hope this helps :-)
>
> Jan :)
> MS MVP - IE/OE
> Smiles are meant to be shared,
> that's why they're so contagious.
>
> Replies are posted only to the newsgroup for the benefit or other readers.
> How to make a good newsgroup post:
> http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
>
>
> > Images in Explorer (6.0) initially appear with suboptimal quality. If I
> > right-click the image I can select an option to display with full quality.
> > Any thoughts on how the images could be displayed with full quality
> > automatically? Thanks.
> > --
> > The Lode
>
>

Lode
07-09-2005, 11:11 PM
Thanks. Problem solved. I clicked on my Juno "speedband" and there was an
adjustment for download speed/picture quality. Pictures now download slower
but sharper. Thanks again for your ideas. Dell support was going to have me
go through an elaborate repair process for IE 6. Have a great week.
--
The Lode


"Lode" wrote:

> Thanks- I will try these. The images are not fuzzy; they look "digital" -
> mulitple rectangular images which disappear when I right click full image
> quality. I am using IE 6 and Windows XP home edition. The computer with which
> I have the problem - I use Juno to access the net via dial-up. It is supposed
> to download faster than standard Juno.
>
> Tom/Lode
> --
> The Lode
>
>
> "Jan Il" wrote:
>
> > Hi Lode :-)
> >
> > A few exceptions here with your post.....first, you don't give us the
> > version of Windows or IE you are using, nor do you tell is what your idea of
> > 'suboptimal quality' is. Do you mean blurred, distorted, fuzzy, etc.
> >
> > In view of the above, I can only start with a general reply in an effort to
> > assist:
> >
> > Try clearing the IE cache. I.E./Tools/Options/General/Delete files (and
> > delete offline content.)
> >
> > And.....
> >
> > If you have an accelerator supplied by your ISP try turning it off.
> > It works by reducing image size (and therefor quality) for downloads.
> >
> > Try clearing the IE cache. I.E./Tools/Options/General/Delete files (and
> > delete offline content.)
> >
> > Zone Alarm Pro can block Images in IE
> >
> > 1. Go into IE>Tools>Internet Options>Security>Custom level>reset custom
> > level to Medium or Low
> > 2. Go into IE>Tools>Internet Options>Privacy>set the slider to Medium or Low
> > 3. Go to this site and read on adjusting the Privacy settings in ZA. It will
> > explain how to customize on a per site basis.
> > http://www.donhoover.net/privacy.html
> >
> > Kerio Personal Firewall and any other anti-advertisement software you have
> > on your system will also do this.
> >
> > If still no joy………..
> >
> > Blurry & distored images
> > http://www.mcse.ms/message1214756.html
> >
> > Also, programs that are supposed to speed up your browsing will cause this
> > problem.
> >
> > and.........
> >
> > Click on the Advanced tab.
> > Scroll down to the Multimedia section and make sure the box>Show Pictures>
> > is
> > ticked.
> >
> > For further information see this link:
> > http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=283807
> > Pictures Are Not Displayed on Web Sites in Internet Explorer
> >
> > Pictures Do Not Show
> > http://www.fjsmjs.com/IE/redx.htm
> >
> > Image Files Do Not Appear When You View a Web Page with Internet Explorer 6
> > SP1
> > http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=817177
> > http://www.colba.net/~hlebo49/ieimage.htm#IMAGEREDX
> >
> > or…..
> >
> > Tools>Internet Options>Security
> > Highlight Internet and choose Custom Level.
> > Scroll down to Miscellaneous and enable "Access data sources across
> > domains".
> >
> > and…
> >
> > Other possibilities: Courtesy of Mike Burgess -
> >
> > Symantec (ISS\NIS)[Enable Browser Privacy - enabled]
> > Active Content - "Allow All Script To Execute"
> > Problem: some sites cannot detect the 128 bit encryption
> > Solution: Completely remove and reinstall NIS.
> > [more info]
> > Web Pages Display a Red "X" Instead of a Graphic
> > http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=316545 [Norton Products]
> >
> > Any "ad blocking" software that blocks "http_referrer"
> > or contains entries that are blocking access to the desired site.
> >
> > HOSTS file that contains entries that are blocking access to the desired
> > site.
> >
> > Cookie blocking software that are blocking "required" Cookies.
> >
> > Pop-up blockers that are stripping header\url info.
> > WebWasher Standard Filter/URL Filter
> >
> > Make sure the following registry entry is not corrupt:
> > [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet
> > Settings]
> > "User Agent"="Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Win32)"
> >
> > Note: "Win32" = Windows 98\ME
> > Other versions = (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.0;)
> >
> > To check your "User Agent":
> > Paste the below into the Address Bar and view the output:
> >
> > javascript:navigator.userAgent
> >
> > [Example WinME output]
> > Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows 98; Win 9x 4.90)
> >
> > Fuzzy images in IE SP1 - go to the following registry key:
> >
> > Windows XP does not natively support High-DPI screens
> > http://support.microsoft.com?scid=kb;EN-US;Q820286
> >
> > Distorted images
> >
> > There is a known problem with MS Patch 03-015 on some machines running IE6
> > SP1 - a fix is available and described here:
> > http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=kb;EN-US;q828682
> >
> > Turn off your ISP's Dialup accelerator, if you have one. It works by
> > reducing image size
> > (and therefor quality) for downloads.
> >
> > also…..
> >
> > PRB Windows XP Does Not Natively Support High-DPI Screens
> > http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=820286
> > other information here:
> > http://forums.us.dell.com/supportforums/board/message?board.id=insp_video&message.id=79881
> >
> > and…..
> >
> > JPEG images appear distorted in Internet Explorer 6
> > http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=828682
> >
> > Hope this helps :-)
> >
> > Jan :)
> > MS MVP - IE/OE
> > Smiles are meant to be shared,
> > that's why they're so contagious.
> >
> > Replies are posted only to the newsgroup for the benefit or other readers.
> > How to make a good newsgroup post:
> > http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
> >
> >
> > > Images in Explorer (6.0) initially appear with suboptimal quality. If I
> > > right-click the image I can select an option to display with full quality.
> > > Any thoughts on how the images could be displayed with full quality
> > > automatically? Thanks.
> > > --
> > > The Lode
> >
> >

Jan Il
07-09-2005, 11:11 PM
Hi Lode :-)

> Thanks. Problem solved. I clicked on my Juno "speedband" and there was an
> adjustment for download speed/picture quality. Pictures now download
> slower
> but sharper. Thanks again for your ideas. Dell support was going to have
> me
> go through an elaborate repair process for IE 6. Have a great week.
> --
> The Lode

You're very welcome! Ya just gotta love those little hidden toys! ;o)

Glad to hear you were able to resolve your problem. Good job!

Thank you for posting back and letting us know what worked for you, and for
the benefit of other readers who might have a similar problem. :-)

Jan :)
MS MVP - IE/OE
Smiles are meant to be shared,
that's why they're so contagious.

>
>
> "Lode" wrote:
>
>> Thanks- I will try these. The images are not fuzzy; they look "digital" -
>> mulitple rectangular images which disappear when I right click full image
>> quality. I am using IE 6 and Windows XP home edition. The computer with
>> which
>> I have the problem - I use Juno to access the net via dial-up. It is
>> supposed
>> to download faster than standard Juno.
>>
>> Tom/Lode
>> --
>> The Lode
>>
>>
>> "Jan Il" wrote:
>>
>> > Hi Lode :-)
>> >
>> > A few exceptions here with your post.....first, you don't give us the
>> > version of Windows or IE you are using, nor do you tell is what your
>> > idea of
>> > 'suboptimal quality' is. Do you mean blurred, distorted, fuzzy, etc.
>> >
>> > In view of the above, I can only start with a general reply in an
>> > effort to
>> > assist:
>> >
>> > Try clearing the IE cache. I.E./Tools/Options/General/Delete files (and
>> > delete offline content.)
>> >
>> > And.....
>> >
>> > If you have an accelerator supplied by your ISP try turning it off.
>> > It works by reducing image size (and therefor quality) for downloads.
>> >
>> > Try clearing the IE cache. I.E./Tools/Options/General/Delete files (and
>> > delete offline content.)
>> >
>> > Zone Alarm Pro can block Images in IE
>> >
>> > 1. Go into IE>Tools>Internet Options>Security>Custom level>reset custom
>> > level to Medium or Low
>> > 2. Go into IE>Tools>Internet Options>Privacy>set the slider to Medium
>> > or Low
>> > 3. Go to this site and read on adjusting the Privacy settings in ZA. It
>> > will
>> > explain how to customize on a per site basis.
>> > http://www.donhoover.net/privacy.html
>> >
>> > Kerio Personal Firewall and any other anti-advertisement software you
>> > have
>> > on your system will also do this.
>> >
>> > If still no joy………..
>> >
>> > Blurry & distored images
>> > http://www.mcse.ms/message1214756.html
>> >
>> > Also, programs that are supposed to speed up your browsing will cause
>> > this
>> > problem.
>> >
>> > and.........
>> >
>> > Click on the Advanced tab.
>> > Scroll down to the Multimedia section and make sure the box>Show
>> > Pictures>
>> > is
>> > ticked.
>> >
>> > For further information see this link:
>> > http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=283807
>> > Pictures Are Not Displayed on Web Sites in Internet Explorer
>> >
>> > Pictures Do Not Show
>> > http://www.fjsmjs.com/IE/redx.htm
>> >
>> > Image Files Do Not Appear When You View a Web Page with Internet
>> > Explorer 6
>> > SP1
>> > http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=817177
>> > http://www.colba.net/~hlebo49/ieimage.htm#IMAGEREDX
>> >
>> > or…..
>> >
>> > Tools>Internet Options>Security
>> > Highlight Internet and choose Custom Level.
>> > Scroll down to Miscellaneous and enable "Access data sources across
>> > domains".
>> >
>> > and…
>> >
>> > Other possibilities: Courtesy of Mike Burgess -
>> >
>> > Symantec (ISS\NIS)[Enable Browser Privacy - enabled]
>> > Active Content - "Allow All Script To Execute"
>> > Problem: some sites cannot detect the 128 bit encryption
>> > Solution: Completely remove and reinstall NIS.
>> > [more info]
>> > Web Pages Display a Red "X" Instead of a Graphic
>> > http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=316545 [Norton Products]
>> >
>> > Any "ad blocking" software that blocks "http_referrer"
>> > or contains entries that are blocking access to the desired site.
>> >
>> > HOSTS file that contains entries that are blocking access to the
>> > desired
>> > site.
>> >
>> > Cookie blocking software that are blocking "required" Cookies.
>> >
>> > Pop-up blockers that are stripping header\url info.
>> > WebWasher Standard Filter/URL Filter
>> >
>> > Make sure the following registry entry is not corrupt:
>> > [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet
>> > Settings]
>> > "User Agent"="Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Win32)"
>> >
>> > Note: "Win32" = Windows 98\ME
>> > Other versions = (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows NT 5.0;)
>> >
>> > To check your "User Agent":
>> > Paste the below into the Address Bar and view the output:
>> >
>> > javascript:navigator.userAgent
>> >
>> > [Example WinME output]
>> > Mozilla/4.0 (compatible; MSIE 6.0; Windows 98; Win 9x 4.90)
>> >
>> > Fuzzy images in IE SP1 - go to the following registry key:
>> >
>> > Windows XP does not natively support High-DPI screens
>> > http://support.microsoft.com?scid=kb;EN-US;Q820286
>> >
>> > Distorted images
>> >
>> > There is a known problem with MS Patch 03-015 on some machines running
>> > IE6
>> > SP1 - a fix is available and described here:
>> > http://support.microsoft.com/?scid=kb;EN-US;q828682
>> >
>> > Turn off your ISP's Dialup accelerator, if you have one. It works by
>> > reducing image size
>> > (and therefor quality) for downloads.
>> >
>> > also…..
>> >
>> > PRB Windows XP Does Not Natively Support High-DPI Screens
>> > http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=820286
>> > other information here:
>> > http://forums.us.dell.com/supportforums/board/message?board.id=insp_video&message.id=79881
>> >
>> > and…..
>> >
>> > JPEG images appear distorted in Internet Explorer 6
>> > http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=828682
>> >
>> > Hope this helps :-)
>> >
>> > Jan :)
>> > MS MVP - IE/OE
>> > Smiles are meant to be shared,
>> > that's why they're so contagious.
>> >
>> > Replies are posted only to the newsgroup for the benefit or other
>> > readers.
>> > How to make a good newsgroup post:
>> > http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
>> >
>> >
>> > > Images in Explorer (6.0) initially appear with suboptimal quality. If
>> > > I
>> > > right-click the image I can select an option to display with full
>> > > quality.
>> > > Any thoughts on how the images could be displayed with full quality
>> > > automatically? Thanks.
>> > > --
>> > > The Lode
>> >
>> >

NeilM
07-09-2005, 11:11 PM
I get this issue too but I don't get any option to display in full quality.
Any particular website that you are using for testing? I will go there and
see what I get.

"Lode" wrote:

> Images in Explorer (6.0) initially appear with suboptimal quality. If I
> right-click the image I can select an option to display with full quality.
> Any thoughts on how the images could be displayed with full quality
> automatically? Thanks.
> --
> The Lode


Image Quality