There are several ways to do it. Size might not seem like an issue if you have DSL or Cable modems but for dailup it can be a real problem. Plus, all those images stored on the servers do take up space, so there is a size limit.

1. Image Resizer, described in the other FAQ post, can be simple and is a bit automatic. It is part of a set of tools and can be downloaded from Microsoft for free tool set that includes several components.

You can get it here
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/powertoys/default.mspx

You can cut and paste the following (minus the quote marks) into your browser bar if you want to,
"http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/downloads/powertoys/default.mspx"

Regarding Power Toys, you don't have to install all 4 components in order to use Image Resizer.

To use it you need to install the component you need... it is in a set of tools called Power Toys and includes TweakUI which is handy for some things if you know what to do with. Anyway.... you do need to install Image resizer, you don't need to install the other components to use it. After installing the component Image Resizer it is used by right clicking your image in the folder you have stored them in and it majically makes a second one when you select the sizes you want (it even adds the words small-medium-large to the name). It is described very well in the other FAQ; http://sovereigngracesingles.com/j15a/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=101:how-do-i-resize-my-pictures&catid=5:photos&Itemid=90

2. Using Microsoft Paint in your accessories list (go to Start----Programs-----Accessories.... on your computer). In Paint you open your photo and then click on the menu Image from the Menu Bar and then the drop down menu lists Stretch/Skew.... (this is on your computer not here btw). It will give you a set of choices to adjust in percentages the size and shape of your picture. Once done, BE SURE to save it and do so with a new name by then clicking on the menu File and saving it. I suggest saving it with a name that has a number in it that represents the percentage number you used so that you can know what did later. Save it in your Your Documents folder by adding a new folder called Resized Photos (or whatever you want to call it).

3. If you have photoshop or other programs like that you can use those also. Those programs I can't give you details on how to use but if you have them I assume you are familiar with some of the functions. Some of the programs I have used allow for adjusting image quality and sizes. File size can be reduced by lowering the quality while still keeping the image a certain size.... but it can lower the quality too much

3a. Your camera.... it does let you choose image sizes when you take pictures but they may still be too large. Remember image size and file size are 2 different things, what you want is to have your images file size no more than 100KB. Your camera may have come with software for adjusting your photos, which you do on your computer, if you have it you might try it. Personally I don't use the software that comes with cameras but that is just my preference. Try setting your camera to take pictures that are lower quality and smaller screen size. You don't want to have your camera set for something like 1028x960 and fine, etc. Choose the lowest setting and see what it does, it might give you a photo you don't need to resize.

Laurens