Need help with file name extensions in Windows Explorer


  1. Posts : 12
    Windows 7 Professional 64bit
       #1

    Need help with file name extensions in Windows Explorer


    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
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 9,582
    Windows 8.1 Pro RTM x64
       #2

    Hi Debbie and welcome to W7 Forums

    The following Tutorial should be able to help: File Extensions - Hide or Show
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  3. Posts : 6,243
    win 7 ultimate32bit, Win8.1pro wmc 32bit
       #3

    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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  4. Posts : 12
    Windows 7 Professional 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #4

    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


    Again, thank you so much!
    debbie
      My Computer


  5. Posts : 3,371
    W10 Pro desktop, W11 laptop, W11 Pro tablet (all 64-bit)
       #5

    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


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


  6. Posts : 12
    Windows 7 Professional 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #6

    Then I must have done it on my old XP and forgot! Either way, I am a happy camper! This board is a wealth of information!
    debbie
      My Computer


 

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