See if one of these articles help:

(326675) "No Preview Available" and "File Format Is Not Supported" Error
Messages Occur When You Try to View Graphic Files
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=326675
(810978) Internet Explorer Saves Images As Bitmaps (.bmp Files
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=810978
(260650) Internet Explorer Does Not Save Graphics Files in the Proper Format
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=260650
(324761) Cannot Save Images in Windows XP As JPG
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=324761

Hal
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"AngelT" wrote in message
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I'm curious as to whether Outlook is able to restrict the format for which
you are allowed to save an image delivered within an E-mail?

At the work place when receiving .gif files, and attempting to "save as",
I
only have the option to save as a .bmp. UGH!! Is this a system setup
option or am I missing something from the user's end of things?

Thank you. :c)