JPEG files from external drive (WD)

[hiddenswan]

Help pls. I cant open jpeg files from my external drive in my mac book. But i can open a jpeg file when sent via email......
Thanks!

[philpangandian]

Is it limited to JPEG files only?

[wildcard]

you should really post for info like, what OS version you are using, apps you use to open/view the image, etc.. etc..

[MacSonic 779]

what message do you see when you open jpg files and do you use preview to open the files? Sometimes I can't open jpgs in Photoshop but can open them in Previews and then after saving them they can be opened in PSD

[hiddenswan]

THANKS MUCH guys...appreciate this.

I am using Mac OS X V10.6.4 & trying to open the jpeg files via iphoto but when I connect the passport, the jpeg files are shown in .exe format.

I have movies though saved in the passport & I am able to play it successfully via VLC.

Another thing, when i connect the passport to a desktop PC (Windows OS), i am able to open the jpeg files.....

still need your help guys...Thanks!

[wildcard]

is iPhoto you're preferred app to open the .jpg file? try opening it in preview, right(cmd)+click on the file, select open with, select preview.

you can also try this, right(cmd)+click on the .jpg file, choose get info, you'll see a open with pull down menu, then select iPhoto or any image viewing app that you want as the app of you're choice. HTH

[ncarandang]

why would you have JPEG files in exe format?

i've had my encounter with a virus before that converted my folders into executables and hid my real folders from plain sight. the option i was left with was unhide the folders save it into a different drive and format the external drive, and clean and return my folders to the newly formatted drive.

it's not the passports fault. there must be something wrong with your OS.

[wildcard]

Does your jpg files like like the one in the right? if yes, OSX must not be reading the files right or OSX just screwed up your file associations.

[hiddenswan]

Does your jpg files like like the one in the right? if yes, OSX must not be reading the files right or OSX just screwed up your file associations.

Hi Wildcard, You are so correct. Files i see is shown like the one on the pic (RIGHT SIDE).
I guess i should bring my macbook to an apple center to have it checked or ask a friend who can help me personally fix everything.....Thanks, appreciate this, Big help!

Does your jpg files like like the one in the right? if yes, OSX must not be reading the files right or OSX just screwed up your file associations.

Hi Wildcard, You are so correct. Files i see is shown like the one on the pic (RIGHT SIDE).
I guess i should bring my macbook to an apple center to have it checked or ask a friend who can help me personally fix everything.....Thanks, appreciate this, Big help!

why would you have JPEG files in exe format?

i've had my encounter with a virus before that converted my folders into executables and hid my real folders from plain sight. the option i was left with was unhide the folders save it into a different drive and format the external drive, and clean and return my folders to the newly formatted drive.

it's not the passports fault. there must be something wrong with your OS.

Thanks for the info, now i have an idea why i encounter this. OUCH though! coz im not an expert when fixing this kind of stuff. its now time to call a friend for help....Big Thanks! appreciate your input

[wildcard]

here's a thing to try, select and rename 1 of your jpg files from the external hd, put a .jpg extension at the end, see if that solves the problem.