Can't open SVG anymore?

[pastda3]

If a picture wasn't included with a posted SVG I would open and view it first. Can't we do that anymore? Every time I click on an svg it only has a save option. I wonder why that has changed.

[GrammyKrausse]

Oh thank you pastda3
For saying that. I was afraid I had done something to my computer after my Vista did an auto update. I thought it was just me.
Grammy

[HeatherM]

I think it is likely either your internet browser or your OS. I have XP and Google Chrome and I am getting the same dialog box/options that I always have.

[mommyto3bugs]

Oh thank you pastda3
For saying that. I was afraid I had done something to my computer after my Vista did an auto update. I thought it was just me.
Grammy

Are you using Internet Explorer? Last I heard -- It's the only web browser that doesn't automatically support SVG images. You have to get some plug-in for it to recognize it (thanks Micro$oft for not supporting an industry standard!)

SO, perhaps that is the problem? If you haven't tried Firefox as a browser, I highly recommend it. It's much safer than IE and has lots of cool add-ons you can get (all free) for personalizing it just how you like it.

[craftydiva]

probably is IE, mines the same and thats what I use along with the dreaded Vista..... Mr Gates, why oh why do you do these things to us!!!!
Hugs
Karen

[pastda3]

Thanks for the replies. Yes, I have IE and XP, but it was never a problem before. I would just click on the svg, a pop-up window would appear and I would click on open and the image would come up. Easy peasy! I have Firefox, but to me, opening an svg isn't as easy as it was a few days ago. I guess I gotta learn how to accept change better.

[HeatherM]

IE updated recently. They probably changed something that caused your problems.