Paint Tool in Windows 98 Does Not Support .pcx Files
Article ID: 186967
Article Last Modified on 1/23/2007
APPLIES TO
- Microsoft Windows 98 Standard Edition
This article was previously published under Q186967
SYMPTOMS
When you try to open a ZSoft Image file (.pcx) in the Microsoft Paint
tool, you are unable to do so.
CAUSE
This behavior occurs because the version of Paint included in Windows 98
does not include support for .pcx files.
RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, use a different program such as Microsoft Imaging
for Windows to open or view .pcx files. To start Imaging, click Start,
point to Programs, point to Accessories, and then click Imaging.
MORE INFORMATION
The version of Paint included in Microsoft Windows 95 does include support
for .pcx files, but the version of Paint included in Microsoft Windows 95
OEM Service Release versions 2.x does not include this support.
Additional query words: 98 95
Keywords: kbprb KB186967