Recent Upgrade to 10.4--Question about Preview

I can live with this, but it sure is annoying! I recently upgraded to 10.4. All is fine, except when I open pictures in Preview and then try to transfer them to the desktop (a "sort" process for me). Now, if I drag the picture in Preview to the desktop or to a named folder, they go POOF!
I have tried every keystroke imaginable to drag and drop these pictures, but to no avail. I am sure it is some simple process, so would someone please help this simple-minded person!
TIA

Hello,
Perhaps you could use Automator, (in your Applications folder) to create a workflow. Here's some tips: http://www.macosxtips.co.uk/index_files/access-extra-preview-features-through-au tomator.html
Launch Automator then from the Menu click Help. Tons of information there to help you.
With Automator open, in the Library column on the left click: Example Workflows From there you can view the tutorials.
Carolyn
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