PSE8 deletes EXIF data?

I used PSE8 to remove redeye from a picture and noticed that when I save the file, it creates XMP data but deletes the EXIF data. How can I retain the EXIF data because I do not want to delete it? I've done some searching but other than using EXIFTool to move XMP data back to EXIF, I don't see how to keep it after editing and saving.

Here's what's happening: PSE is deleting the manufacturer's proprietary MakerNotes section from the metadata. Each manufacturer has its own format for the MakerNotes fields, which encode lots of details about the camera, lens, and exposure. Most programs do not correctly preserve the MakerNotes, due to poor design of the MakerNotes on the part of the manufacturers.
PSE is preserving all the industry-standard EXIF fields (Camera Model, ISO, F Number, Exposure Time, Exposure Program, etc.). PSE is also adding a new XMP section to the metadata, copying the industry-standard EXIF fields into the XMP section.
It's annoying that PSE often deletes the MakerNotes section. On the other hand, but most of the basic exposure information is preserved in the industry-standard EXIF and XMP fields. And if you keep the unedited originals (always a good practice), you still have access to the MakerNotes (albeit a little inconveniently).
See the attached files for Exiftool's dump of the metadata from the two files:

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Regards
TD

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…Now i am just hoping there is not some sneaky way to change exif within a source file…
Alas, there is, Donald.
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I've been trying to figure out how to do this for some time and just can't understand how to get my images both Raw and JPEGs to show my name in the EXIF copyright or author entry when entering it in the "File Info" dialog box so it shows up viewing EXIF data using EXIF Viewer or within Bridge CS3.
Can I get some help on this? Point me to a tutorial or something?
I've already read Bridge Help and it's worded in such a way that isn't very clear to me on how to do this.
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Let me see if I understand this correctly. That "Digital Workflow 1" pdf told me to uncheck all IPTC boxes which is opposite what you just said.
You are free to create the workflow that suits you, check or uncheck IPTC in Bridge prefs is only a way to organize the view in the metadata panel, not adding or deleting info from it.
So I'm suppose to enter my name in the IPTC Contact-"Creator" entry section within the "File Info" dialog box of a selected image/images within Bridge CS3 and check the IPTC boxes in the Metadata section of Bridge's Preferences dialog box to turn them on so my name I entered as "Creator" in "File Info"/IPTC can be seen in the Metadata placard Bridge work space interface but does NOT guarantee my name will be EMBEDED IN THE EXIF of the selected image/images?
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IOW checking the IPTC boxes in Bridge's Metadata Preferences is just for previewing within Metadata Placard work space interface in Bridge? I'm using Filmstrip view as a Bridge work space BTW.
Yes. And consider an other workspace for metadata, I attach some screenshots from my workspace I crerated myself in Bridge using the prefs and drag and drop with panels. It is from Bridge CS4 and apart from the top pathbar it is basicly the same as CS3.
Filmstrip is very nice for sorting with big preview but not the best for adding metadata. You can create as many workspace as you like and you can easily switch between them (in CS3 use the number buttons bottom right.
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Another question, what is the difference between the "Description" section where you can enter "Author" (which would be my name) and the IPTC Contact section where you can enter "Creator" (again, my name) both within "File Info" dialog box?
check this wikipedia info about IPTC:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Press_Telecommunications_Council
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Nothing is ever that simple as it seems....

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The Old Fart wrote:
I understand that EXIF data usually stores thumbnails and that sometimes this data doesn't always update or get stored correctly. Is there any way to add or correct this data when its missing? If I ask PSE to update thumbnail does this get stored within each picture?
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