How to display file extensions in Windows Vista

April 29th, 2008 by Ross McKillop |  Print This Post

This brief tutorial will show you how to display file extensions (and a number of other file and folder options) in Windows Vista.

If you’re new to Vista but a pro with XP or Windows 2000, even you might be a bit stumped as to where the file and folder options went. Here’s how to enable viewing file extensions -

1. Open up Windows Explorer by selecting Documents, Music, Pictures or any folder…
2. Select Organize and then Folder and Search Options from the drop-down list.



3. Select the View tab and then remove the check from the box labeled Hide extensions for known file types



4. And now file extensions will be displayed.


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