Try importing to Microsofts Paint which is usually in the Accessory folder. Once in Paint there is a tab called immage. That is where you can downsize your photo. If you want to keep the original make sure to "save as" and adding another letter or number.
What problems are you having and maybe I could help you. PM me and we'll talk.
really I think I need to shrank my picture it is to larg I believe got a new camera and have not figured out how to make the pictures small for emails.