Solve "Unable to Copy Pics" Problem Quickly

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The discussion addresses the issue of being unable to copy images from a social networking site, specifically ORKUT, resulting in blank GIF files. The solution involves checking the page source to locate the image filename or saving the entire page to access the image files. Users are advised to look in their temporary files folders to find the desired images after viewing the page. This method proved effective for the original poster, who confirmed that it resolved their issue.

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  • Understanding of web page source code
  • Familiarity with Windows XP operating system
  • Knowledge of temporary file storage locations
  • Basic image file formats, specifically GIF
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  • Explore techniques for saving web pages and their associated files
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This discussion is beneficial for web users, graphic designers, and anyone encountering difficulties in downloading images from websites, particularly those using older operating systems like Windows XP.

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I m unable to copy pics from this site…when I right click and save it , it gets saved as a blank gif file …is there any way I can save it?
 
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What OS are you using? Obviously, getting any helpful instructions is going to require you to loosen up a little bit and give information about your system.
 


swty todd said:
I m unable to copy pics from this site…when I right click and save it , it gets saved as a blank gif file …is there any way I can save it?

It's possible that the creator of the site placed a transparent image over top of the one you were trying to download.
 


i am using windows XP and the site from which i am unable to copy is a social networking site ORKUT
 


View the page source and find the filename of the image. If you don't want to look through the html, you could save the entire page and look for the image in the folder that is created for that page's files.
 
I saved the page and luked into the folder accompanying it but all the other pics on that page were there except the one I was trying to save…any suggestions sir ?
 
Was the picture you were trying to save animated...?
 
no it was a normal gif pic
 
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