1.

Open a folder containing the pictures that you want to send.

2.

Select one or more photos. If you hold down the Ctrl key, you can click to select additional photos in any order.

3.

In the File and Folder Tasks pane, click E-mail this file (or E-mail this folder's files, or E-mail the selected items if you chose more than one image).

4.

Next the Send Pictures via E-Mail dialog box appears. By default, the Make all my pictures smaller option is selected.

If you want to be more specific about how much smaller your pictures will be, click Show more options to view your choices. Make your selection from the list.

Click OK to continue.

5.

Windows XP switches to your default e-mail program, creates a new message window, and attaches your pictures to the e-mail message. Add the recipient's e-mail address, type your message and then send the mail.