Just trying to post images to a Technical Discussion thread, but can't get PIP to work. I've used PIP many times previously without any issues. I haven't changed computers or Windows version. I resized the image down to 1000 pixel width and saved it. Then uploaded it with PIP, but when I paste the image into my reply it just appears as a small white "X" in a black background. The X appears when previewing the reply or after submitting the reply. I have tried to save the image using different programs, but no change. I suppose that I am doing something incorrectly, but I'd like to get this fixed so I can post more images.

It stopped working for me some time ago. I tried it again today and it won't set up or find the internet.

Maybe we can get an answer for both of us

Arn

I had it years ago. When it started giving me fits, I just use my online storage to host them for free. Been happier ever since.

quote Originally posted by gtoformula: I haven't changed computers or Windows version.

Check to see if your firewall settings have changed, and/or try a different browser.

PIP itself works fine. Make sure you've downloaded and installed the latest version.

quote Originally posted by gtoformula: Please view my Photo Bucket images (also having problems with PIP) and let me know if I've routed something incorrectly. Please!! Coolant filler tube connects directly to the thermostat housing. I soldered in a supply fitting down lower on this tube. =80520273&filters[recent]=1...recent]=1&sort=1&o=0

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Patrick,
Looks like you are able to work with PIP. I don't recall having changed any firewall settings, but don't know how to see what might have changed. I am using Internet Explorer. My PIP version is 1.09.

quote Originally posted by gtoformula: I am using Internet Explorer.

Download Google Chrome and try it. (This won't affect IE on your computer.)

I use IE8 myself usually, but I find that some sites (including PFF) actually work better with Chrome.

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Here's what it looks like when I went to Pennocks in Chrome and used PIP.

Works for me, just seems slow today. Just uploaded this pic to PIP and posted it. Running the latest version of Firefox.

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quote Originally posted by gtoformula: Here's what it looks like when I went to Pennocks in Chrome and used PIP.

Do you have Windows Firewall activated?

If so, I'd try temporarily disabling it and re-installing PIP.

Then while the firewall is still disabled, try uploading an image using the reinstalled PIP.

If that works, re-activate the firewall and try uploading an image with PIP again.

[This message has been edited by Patrick (edited 12-24-2013).]

Never could get it to work.

Thanks for the suggestions. I deleted the PIP on my computer, turned off pop up blocker, re-installed PIP and attempted to load an image. Same results. Guess that I'm out of the PIP business. Photo Bucket images are such a pain to view. Wish that I could get PIP back.

quote Originally posted by Patrick: Do you have Windows Firewall activated? If so, I'd try temporarily disabling it and re-installing PIP. Then while the firewall is still disabled, try uploading an image using the reinstalled PIP. If that works, re-activate the firewall and try uploading an image with PIP again.

Still works fine for me. Did you change anything on your computer recently?

quote Originally posted by gtoformula: I deleted the PIP on my computer, turned off pop up blocker, re-installed PIP and attempted to load an image. Same results.

Did you go into the Control Panel of Windows and actually turn Windows Firewall right off?

quote Originally posted by Patrick: Do you have Windows Firewall activated? If so, I'd try temporarily disabling it and re-installing PIP.

At home or Work?
PIP using FTP to post to the server.
Most likely, Business firewall is block FTP. Nothing you can do about that.
And Business likely does know when firewall blocks anything.

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I use Picturetrail.com. If I click on the photo, it even supplies the [img] tags needed. I like being able to remove pictures if I want. Image Poster leaves them forever.

quote Originally posted by rogergarrison: (Pennock's) Image Poster leaves them forever.

Pictures disappearing in O/T of someone's ex-girlfriend is not a problem, but having images stick around in the technical threads is exactly what we need here.

This is a good read for anyone new here - Please Help Fight the Red X

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quote Originally posted by Patrick: This a good read for anyone new here - Please Help Fight the Red X

An update to that page...
Easy Resize image tool for win7, maybe win8 8.1 is here http://imageresizer.codeplex.com/
Works sim to old WinXP PowerToy resize tool. (Right click the file to resize)

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(Jurassic Park)

The Ogre's Fiero Cave (It's also at the top and bottom of every forum page...)

Try doing an nslookup from a command prompt and see if you can resolve images.fieroforum.com, could be that the DNS used by your ISP can't find the image server. If it's working, you should see something like this:

C:\> nslookup images.fieroforum.com
Server: resolver1.level3.net
Address: 209.244.0.3

Non-authoritative answer:
Name: fieroforum.com
Address: 217.148.167.147
Aliases: images.fieroforum.com

If there's a DNS problem you'll see something like this:

C:\>nslookup pffeh.com
Server: resolver1.level3.net
Address: 209.244.0.3

*** resolver1.level3.net can't find pffeh.com: Non-existent domain

If the above is the case, try changing your Windoze settings to a public DNS, like ones maintained by Level3. These ones worked for me:

DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 209.244.0.3
209.244.0.4

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I assume you are usig CTRL "V"
Make a connection to the internet

Start PIP by choosing it from the Start Menu

Click the Browse button

Choose the image you want to include

Click the Post It! button

NOTE : This only placees the image on PFF site not in your message.

In your message, press Ctrl-V

quote Originally posted by jhgraham: I assume you are usig CTRL "V" Make a connection to the internet Start PIP by choosing it from the Start Menu Click the Browse button Choose the image you want to include Click the Post It! button NOTE : This only placees the image on PFF site not in your message. In your message, press Ctrl-V

Thats exactly how you use it. However hes used it already for a long time and it just dont work at all now.

If it does not work it is your system. Delete the one you have and re-install.

Thanks for the replies and the suggestions. Here is another example of what my images look like when I add them to a thread/reply using PIP. It worked fine for me for a long time ... not sure when it changed for me.

quote Originally posted by jhgraham: If it does not work it is your system. Delete the one you have and re-install.

He already said he did that. Do you not read posts ahead of yours ?

Sometimes things just quit working. Sometimes you can fix them, sometimes you cant. Thats why theres junkyards I used it for years myself then one day it stopped working and we couldnt get it to work again, thus the reason I just started using another website to host them for free

Picturetrail.com

Have you read this thread?

https://www.fiero.nl/forum/F...HTML/092554.html#p15

jhgraham - I followed that link and changed the DNS server settings. Didn't correct the issue, but thanks for your suggestion.

There are to many possible quirks in an OS to solve your concerns on this web. I suggest calling your ISP and have them walk you through the problem. I am sure it is some small quirk that is hanging things up. It may be a redirect worm or just a simple line error. Use your ISP's time, you pay for them to help you. My only other suggestion would be to remove the network adapter/drivers from control panel and allow widows to re install all the drivers and cards. Reboot and try again.

Your dead link/image is: images.fieroforum.com/2012/Coolant_fill_tube_1_1.JPG
And PIP said posting is ok?

Then PIP could be ok or not or Server etc might have problems with the long name.

That name is 21 characters + .JPG. Long names, or even labels/variables, causes odd results and errors for many things.

Try using a short name (8-10 characters.jpg) then repost it.

Many reasons why long strings cause weird problems but it does happen often.
A problem can be a PIP issue, the image server, and/or even how browsers/HTML handles long names.

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A+.....but not the problem as I created a simular name but larger and have no problems posting.
Also resized and had no problems with 30x15 pixels so size is not a problem.

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I renamed the file to "fill tube". Also, the image is 920x720 pixels (horizontal/vertical). Does PIP reduce the image size when I post it?
Have a Happy News Years eve guys. Going out now.

quote Originally posted by gtoformula: I renamed the file to "fill tube". Also, the image is 920x720 pixels (horizontal/vertical). Does PIP reduce the image size when I post it?

No. PIP is dumb in that area.
If is too big etc then PIP should say so and abort the post.

Bad image...
When copy the link to address bar, I get "The image “cliff.hostkansas.com/images/2012/fill_tube_2.JPG” cannot be displayed because it contains errors." (cliff.hostkansas.com is just actual name.)

big image above Coolantfilltube.jpg is 1,024px × 768px so reducing image pixels size like wouldn't help.

Might not be your machine...
ISP w/ problems
local router w/ firewall problems

I don't remember the PFF name that own hostkansas. For one, Ask if local file size match posted size. My guess is no because FF reports Dimensions: 0px × 0px (scaled to 24px × 24px)
Scaled by FF to put X box

PIP has issues now and then, but is usually fixed within a day or so, till the next time it stops working again