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0.98.2 fixes the problem.

Thanks!

Yes, you've recreated the error. Thanks for the tip regarding using Tools> Metadata to fix it within XnView.

Any kind of modification to the original jpg seems to induce the error. In addition to cropping an image, I've also encountered it when rotating the image.

I find that once I use the Tools ...

The steps are in the original post. Crop the picture, save it, then try to add a comment via the Properties dialog.

All settings in XNviewMP are at default. I do not use any custom settings.

I've attached an original and cropped image. You can change the comment (xxx) in the original image, but not in the cropped image.

Properties> Details> Comments

Rotating and saving an image also produces the problem.

Subject: 0.98.1: Cropping corrupts meta data under Windows 10

XnView: MP 0.98.1 - 64 bit
OS: Windows 10 64 bit

Cropping a picture corrupts the meta data on a jpg. It becomes necessary to run EXIF against the image to correct it and allow edits to the meta data.

To reproduce:
1. Crop a jpg and ...