Marti Masters

Hi! I have a really important file that I saved as a .jpg and now it won't open. Here's what I did to create the .jpg file: 1. I did a screenshot of a .pdf file and copied the screenshot to paint.net using CTRL-V 2. I added text using the text tool in paint.net. 3. I saved the as .jpg becasue I don't think the office receiving the form can open a paint net file. Sometime after that, my husband deleted the "recent" list on paint.net. I never delete that list and I've asked him not to, but I guess he forgot and just deleted it. Today, I opened the .jpg file that I had saved on my PC, but paint.net can't open the file. I downloaded the newest paint version (including the latest beta release) and it gives me the same error. When I try to attach the file to the box below "drag files or choose file", neither option works. Can I send you my file to you via email? It took me 2 hours to fill in the form and I don't want to modify it until I know how I can save it safely. I've used paint.net for years and never had this problem before. Thanks for your help, Marti Masters

A bunch of non-answers, insinuations, and mischaracterizing emphasis as a "shouty rant", and playing psychologist. I'm sorry I asked!

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