How do you change file name extension in File/Dir Explorer?

[maruk2]

It was the same issue with File/Dir Explorer in XP and now the same in
Vista.
How do you change the 3-letter file name extension for any file?
In XP, I used to run command window and do it manually from command
line.
How do you access command window in Vista anyway?

 

[Keith Miller MVP]

It was the same issue with File/Dir Explorer in XP and now the same in
Vista.
How do you change the 3-letter file name extension for any file?

Folder Options -> 'View' tab -> uncheck 'Hide extensions for known file
types'

Then the extension can be changed like any other rename.

In XP, I used to run command window and do it manually from command
line.
How do you access command window in Vista anyway?

Start Menu -> 'Start Search' box -> type 'comm' and it should be your only
choice.

 

[Dale]

Start Menu -> 'Start Search' box -> type 'comm' and it should be your only
choice.

Or 'cmd' and save a keystroke.

Dale

 

[Keith Miller MVP]

All the really cool people already have it pinned to the start menu ;-)

 

[Scott]

All the really cool people already have it pinned to the start menu ;-)

And the absolute coolest also have a QuickLanuch shortcut.

 

[Dale]

First thing I do when I install a new OS.

All the really cool people already have it pinned to the start menu ;-)


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Good Luck,

Keith
Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]

Or 'cmd' and save a keystroke.

Dale