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Geek Culture / file extention help

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ShaunRW
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Posted: 10th Apr 2008 11:21
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hey guys
on the files it doesn't sow the extention. for example: pic.bmp would show as pic and program.exe would just say program.
if you know how to change this back could you please help me

thanx in advance




shaun

winxp-intel core 2 duo 2.00ghz-2.00gb ram
nvidia en7300gt silent 256mb gfx
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Dazzag
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Posted: 10th Apr 2008 11:29
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Go into explorer, and hit tools menu (press ALT in Vista) then select folder options. Then hit view tab and untick the hide extensions for known file types tickbox.

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I am 99% probably lying in bed right now... so don't blame me for crappy typing
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Jeku
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Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Posted: 10th Apr 2008 11:30 Edited at: 10th Apr 2008 11:30
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In XP

- Open any folder.
- Click Tools->Folder Options...
- Click the View tab.
- Uncheck Hide extensions for known file types
- Apply and OK--- done

EDIT:

Dazzag beat me to the punch!


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ShaunRW
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Posted: 10th Apr 2008 11:39
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sweet thanxs dazzag and jeku
oneday i will repay you, but until then have a beer



shaun

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