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Published on 02.11.09 by Brent Trahan
Learn how to set
Windows 7 to show a file’s extension in its name.
Show File Extensions Open the Control Panel from the Start menu.
Open Folder Options in the Control Panel.
Note: If Folder Options is not available,
Office 2010 Serial Generator, change View by to Large icons at the top right of the Control Panel.
Select the View tab in the Folder Options window.
Uncheck Hide extensions for known file types.
Click OK to save the changes.
What next? Learn how to change the file’s extension.
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