Okay, I have stumbled upon a workaround.
instead of launching Paint.net FIRST,
and then using the menu to find the pic i want to work on ,
merely just find the pic ( do not launch Paint.net)
then right click on the pic's icon and choose Open With, then select Paint.net.
problem solved!
just reorder the procedure.
and quit using the file>open>desktop menu.
thanks for the explanation about Divx, and its locating the first frame bit.
it explains to me and makes perfect sense.
im not about to start a feud between Divx and you guys, lol.
thats one shooting war better left unstarted.
...but if anyone else wants to pursue it, :twisted: be my guest !
Have Fun!
Paint.net ROCKS!
Slippster