How Do I Turn off File Extensions in Windows 7?

How do I remove file extensions in Windows 7?

a) To delete the file extension from the system launch Default Programs Editor, go to File Type Settings and click Delete an extension at the bottom right. Click on the extension in the list and press Delete Extension.

How do I disable file extensions?

How to Hide or Show File Extensions in Windows

1. Open the Control Panel.
2. Open the Folder Options dialog box. …
3. Click the View tab in the Folder Options dialog box.
4. Remove the check mark by the item Hide Extensions for Known File Types.
5. Click OK.
6. Close the Control Panel window.