How to Show Extensions in Windows 7?
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Displaying the File Extension in Windows Vista and Windows 7

  • Click the Start menu.
  • Type “folder options” (without the quotes).
  • A dialog box with the title “Folder Options” will appear.
  • Click to uncheck the box for “Hide extensions for known file types”.
  • Click the “OK” button at the bottom of the dialog box.

How do I get file extensions to show in Windows 7?

Windows 7 – How to display file extensions

  1. Open Windows explorer, for example, open ‘Computer’ (My Computer)
  2. Click the ‘Alt’ button on the keyboard to display the file menu.
  3. Then select ‘Tools’ and ‘Folder options’
  4. Open the ‘View’ tab then un-tick ‘Hide extensions for known file types’
  5. Click ‘OK’ to save the changes.

How do I find extensions on my computer?

  • Open My Computer.
  • Click Tools and click Folder Options or click View and then Options depending on your version of Windows.
  • In the Folder Options window, click the View tab.
  • Uncheck the box that says Hide file extensions for known file types.
Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

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Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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