Damaged Jpeg Photos

Discussion in 'Software' started by hotrod99, Nov 9, 2015.

  1. hotrod99

    hotrod99 Private E-2

    hey there, i need help with my jpeg photos, im unable to open them, error message is, windows viewer is not supports this format, this happened after i cleaned my pc.. so im hoping i can get help with this, also try some free jpeg software repair, but it comes up with no file found... help and thx:)
     
  2. Eldon

    Eldon Major Geek Extraordinaire

    Your photos were encrypted with Cryptowall.
    To view them, they need to be decrypted for which a password is required.
     
  3. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    Hi

    If you right click one of them and choose "open with" if you choose Windows Photo Viewer = does it open and is viewable?

    also if you right click and choose properties on a photo file what type of file format is it listed as?

    Whats your Windows version and service pack?
     
  4. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    Hi

    If you right click one of them and choose "open with" if you choose Windows Photo Viewer = does it open and is viewable?

    also if you right click and choose properties on a photo file what type of file format is it listed as?

    Whats your Windows version and service pack?
     

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