Explorer: Where Are the File Extensions?


  1. TomBrooklyn
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    Explorer: Where Are the File Extensions?


    In Windows Explorer, (I think it's Explorer. I'm writing about the folder and file list accessed by Windows Key-E.) how do I see the file extensions on the files? There is a column for Type (of file), and it is descriptive; but I want to see the actual 3 character extension.
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  3. lczaplicki
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    Control Panel > Folder options > View > Hide Extensions for known file types.
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  4. TomBrooklyn
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    That did it. Thanks.
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  6. lczaplicki
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    Your Welcome. :)
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