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We have all suffered from the Red X syndrome, You open either an Email or Web page and instead of pictures/Photos there is the dreaded RED X. So if you suffer from this, perhaps the cure is really quite simply, try the solutions listed here.
Reason 1 – Your anti-virus or firewall might be set to disable web bugs. What is a web bug, you ask? Nothing important; just a teeny, tiny image used for statistic tracking on websites. Sometimes this setting prevents other images from being shown.
How you fix it: Go into your anti-virus settings and look for a setting called “Disable Web Bugs” and uncheck it. Not all anti-virus programs have it, mind you, so you might have to explore a bit!
Reason 2 – You Internet Explorer security settings are set too high.
How you fix it: In Internet Explorer go to Tools/Internet Options and then click on the Security Tab. From there, take a look and see what your security level is at. I keep mine at Medium-High, which allows for most of what I want, and little of what I don't. Gauge how you use the Internet and where you go to adjust this accordingly.
Reason 3 – Windows XP Service Pack 2 introduced a feature called “Block images and other external content in HTML e-mail” This is a big one, and since it's automatically turned on in programs like Outlook Express, it's probably the most common.
How you fix it: For Outlook and Outlook Express you can fix this by clicking the info bar at the top of the message body. This is just a per-message thing, however. If you want a more permanent solution, click on Tools/Options/Security, and then uncheck the “Block images and other external content” check box. Click OK, and revel in visual amazement!
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