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siamoose

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I am running Windows 7 Professional and need help with file extensions names.
I hope I can explain this so you can understand!

I need my files in my folders to end with an extension such as:
cat.jpg
dog.psp
lesson1.cab

All it shows now is:
cat
dog
lesson1

If I click on "type" it does show what extension they are, but I need it to say the extension in the "Name".

I sure hope this makes sense! Thank you for any help or suggestions!
debbie
 

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Hi siamoose,Welcome to the forums, Go to control panel>appearance and personalisation>folder options >show hidden files and folders then uncheck Hide extentions for known file types , You may also have to check "show hidden files ,folders and drives " , you will get a warning message telling you it can be harmful to show these files but if you are sure and know what you are doing , then it is safe to carry on ;)
 

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Thank you so much!

Thank you so much for helping me with this! You guys are the best, your suggestions did the trick for me.

Why oh why does Windows 7 make it so difficult:banghead:


Again, thank you so much!
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siamoose said:
Thank you so much for helping me with this! You guys are the best, your suggestions did the trick for me.

Why oh why does Windows 7 make it so difficult:banghead:


Again, thank you so much!
debbie
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Microsoft made hidden file extensions the default since at least XP so this isn't a Win 7 issue.
 

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