| Windows 7: File Properties |
09 Nov 2009
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#1 | | |
File Properties Greetings All!!
Ok, although I don't consider myself a noob at this, I'm stumped. I have various files (various extensions) mostly for games that I can't alter, input any info on the properties tab of said file. It's essential that I have a way to organize these files as these folders can sometimes hold hundred of files from literally dozens of sources. On my XP machine, i just rightclick on the file and under summary tab, enter a title or author. I refuse to believe that I can't do this in Win 7.
Please help!
Thanks, | My System Specs |
| OS Windows 7 Ultimate 64 CPU AMD Phenom 2 x4 955 3.2 Motherboard 790FX GD70 Memory G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 Graphics Card SAPPHIRE 100281SR Radeon HD 5870 (Cypress XT) Sound Card Onboard- Realtek ALC889 Monitor(s) Displays Pioneer Pro Elite 101FD / 7 inch LCD on SilverStone case Screen Resolution 1920x1080 / 800x600 Keyboard Logitech Elite Keyboard Mouse Logitech G5 PSU ENERMAX REVOLUTION85+ ERV850EWT 850W ATX12V Case SilverStone CW03-MT Cooling Stock Hard Drives Western Digital Raptor WD740GD 74GB 10000 RPM 8MB Cache SATA
HITACHI 0A38016 1TB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA Internet Speed 10.+ Mb/s DL -- .73 Mb/s UL Other Info Linksys WRT150N
SD HDHomerun |
09 Nov 2009
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#2 | | W7x64 Pro, SuSe 12.1/** W7 x64 Pro, XP MCE Indian Territory |
| My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number DIY OS W7x64 Pro, SuSe 12.1/** W7 x64 Pro, XP MCE CPU Phenom II 1090T w/Noctua NH-D14 /**4400+ X2 w/CM Hyper TX 3 Motherboard ASRock 890FX Deluxe 4/**A8N-SLI Memory 2 x 2GB Patriot PGS34g1600LLKA/**4x1GB Corsair VS Graphics Card EVGA GTX460 SC/**EVGA 8800GTS Sound Card Asus Xonar D2X/**Xonar D1 Monitor(s) Displays Acer X233H, Dell E152FPc /**LG M237-WD Screen Resolution 1920x1080 & 1024x768/**1980x1080 Keyboard Logitech Media USB/**Saitek Eclipse Mouse Cordless Trackman Wheel/**Ditto PSU CM RS600 w/ APC BX1000G/**Antec 500 TP w/ APC BX1000 Case HAF922/**Antec 1040IIB Cooling 3x200mm, 1x140 and 1x120mm/**5x80mm fans Hard Drives WDC 2TB, 1.5TB, 1TB, 500GB,Seagate 500GB , Maxtor 80GB /**500GB Seagate & WDC 1TB Black Internet Speed 3.3Mbps Other Info SB 560 5.1 w/ Sennheiser RS140/**Creative T20 speakers, Dvico FusionHDTV7 Gold RT, Cisco E3000, HP 5510V AIO, Linksys E3000, Belkin F5U237 hub and **F5D8055 adapter
(** = 2nd rig) |
13 Nov 2009
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#3 | | |
I havent installed the addon linked above but I dont think it's what I'm looking for.
The above link is for media files and works on these extentions "APE, ASF, FLAC, M4A, M4P, M4V, MP+, MP3, MP4, MPC, MPP, OGG, WMA, WMV, and WV."
I'm talking about game files that although a very few may be media, MOST are not.
They have extentions like .hak, .set, .2da, .mdl, .tga, .dds
It is essential that I find a way to organize these files in their folders,, any more ideas? | My System Specs | | OS Windows 7 Ultimate 64 CPU AMD Phenom 2 x4 955 3.2 Motherboard 790FX GD70 Memory G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 Graphics Card SAPPHIRE 100281SR Radeon HD 5870 (Cypress XT) Sound Card Onboard- Realtek ALC889 Monitor(s) Displays Pioneer Pro Elite 101FD / 7 inch LCD on SilverStone case Screen Resolution 1920x1080 / 800x600 Keyboard Logitech Elite Keyboard Mouse Logitech G5 PSU ENERMAX REVOLUTION85+ ERV850EWT 850W ATX12V Case SilverStone CW03-MT Cooling Stock Hard Drives Western Digital Raptor WD740GD 74GB 10000 RPM 8MB Cache SATA
HITACHI 0A38016 1TB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA Internet Speed 10.+ Mb/s DL -- .73 Mb/s UL Other Info Linksys WRT150N
SD HDHomerun |
13 Nov 2009
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#4 | | |
If you right click in a folder, the view options lists several different ways to arrange files. Some of those are information you can put into a file.
If that isn't what you need, maybe you could give an example of exactly what you need. | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Homebuilt OS Windows 7 x64 CPU i7-2600K Motherboard Asus P8Z77-v Pro Memory 8 G Graphics Card GTX 480 Sound Card Onboard Monitor(s) Displays LG W2753V Screen Resolution 1920x1080 Hard Drives Crucial M4 128 G SSD |
14 Nov 2009
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#5 | | |
Yes exactly,,, but how do i put that information into the file? The fields are not editable! IF i have a file named xyz.2da,, How can i edit it (win 7) to add an author, joe blow, to the file? Under XP, I just right clicked the summary tab and typed it in.. I can't do that in Win 7. It has a buttload of ways to view and arrange files but no way to edit it.. Just pick a random a file, rightclick, pick the details tab. Thats where I want to add data.
It seems like such a trivial thing. | My System Specs | | OS Windows 7 Ultimate 64 CPU AMD Phenom 2 x4 955 3.2 Motherboard 790FX GD70 Memory G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 Graphics Card SAPPHIRE 100281SR Radeon HD 5870 (Cypress XT) Sound Card Onboard- Realtek ALC889 Monitor(s) Displays Pioneer Pro Elite 101FD / 7 inch LCD on SilverStone case Screen Resolution 1920x1080 / 800x600 Keyboard Logitech Elite Keyboard Mouse Logitech G5 PSU ENERMAX REVOLUTION85+ ERV850EWT 850W ATX12V Case SilverStone CW03-MT Cooling Stock Hard Drives Western Digital Raptor WD740GD 74GB 10000 RPM 8MB Cache SATA
HITACHI 0A38016 1TB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA Internet Speed 10.+ Mb/s DL -- .73 Mb/s UL Other Info Linksys WRT150N
SD HDHomerun |
15 Nov 2009
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#6 | | |
I opened a .jpg file, and I am sure all files do not behave this way, but I went to the Properties-Details tab and moused over the right side of the window. A small box would open allowing the input of information. I do run as an admin user.
If you have one type of file I mght also have, let me know so I can test it. | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Homebuilt OS Windows 7 x64 CPU i7-2600K Motherboard Asus P8Z77-v Pro Memory 8 G Graphics Card GTX 480 Sound Card Onboard Monitor(s) Displays LG W2753V Screen Resolution 1920x1080 Hard Drives Crucial M4 128 G SSD |
15 Nov 2009
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#7 | | |
Just change the extension to .tga on that same jpg file(or any of the others I noted above). And you wont get the small box anymore for input anymore.
FYI, I run as Admin too,, jpg's arent a problem for me either. | My System Specs | | OS Windows 7 Ultimate 64 CPU AMD Phenom 2 x4 955 3.2 Motherboard 790FX GD70 Memory G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 Graphics Card SAPPHIRE 100281SR Radeon HD 5870 (Cypress XT) Sound Card Onboard- Realtek ALC889 Monitor(s) Displays Pioneer Pro Elite 101FD / 7 inch LCD on SilverStone case Screen Resolution 1920x1080 / 800x600 Keyboard Logitech Elite Keyboard Mouse Logitech G5 PSU ENERMAX REVOLUTION85+ ERV850EWT 850W ATX12V Case SilverStone CW03-MT Cooling Stock Hard Drives Western Digital Raptor WD740GD 74GB 10000 RPM 8MB Cache SATA
HITACHI 0A38016 1TB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA Internet Speed 10.+ Mb/s DL -- .73 Mb/s UL Other Info Linksys WRT150N
SD HDHomerun |
16 Nov 2009
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#8 | | |
I don't seem to have any of those file extensions on my system. I believe different file types can store different types of data. Targa version 1 probably cannot store as much as Targa Version 2.
The only thing I might think is you had something on you XP machine that allowed user information to be input. Have you made a .tga file while you were in Win 7? I'm not sure changing a file extension from .jpg to .tga is workable in so far as making it completely functional, but I have no experience with it. | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Homebuilt OS Windows 7 x64 CPU i7-2600K Motherboard Asus P8Z77-v Pro Memory 8 G Graphics Card GTX 480 Sound Card Onboard Monitor(s) Displays LG W2753V Screen Resolution 1920x1080 Hard Drives Crucial M4 128 G SSD |
16 Nov 2009
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#9 | | |
On XP you can right click any file, no matter the extension , and input info on the summary tab. | My System Specs | | OS Windows 7 Ultimate 64 CPU AMD Phenom 2 x4 955 3.2 Motherboard 790FX GD70 Memory G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 Graphics Card SAPPHIRE 100281SR Radeon HD 5870 (Cypress XT) Sound Card Onboard- Realtek ALC889 Monitor(s) Displays Pioneer Pro Elite 101FD / 7 inch LCD on SilverStone case Screen Resolution 1920x1080 / 800x600 Keyboard Logitech Elite Keyboard Mouse Logitech G5 PSU ENERMAX REVOLUTION85+ ERV850EWT 850W ATX12V Case SilverStone CW03-MT Cooling Stock Hard Drives Western Digital Raptor WD740GD 74GB 10000 RPM 8MB Cache SATA
HITACHI 0A38016 1TB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA Internet Speed 10.+ Mb/s DL -- .73 Mb/s UL Other Info Linksys WRT150N
SD HDHomerun |
02 Jan 2010
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#10 | | |
Edit File details 
Quote: Originally Posted by seekermeister This didn't work!
I installed the app but I am still unable to edit the meta details of a file.
I have movie files that I would like to change the author etc...
Why would Windows 7 limit this editing??!?!?!!?! Stupid MS...again they make a retard OS!!!
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