Unname - Er, Unname a File

[jo]

http://www3.telus.net/_/unname/

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Unname
Version 1.0
Unname removes the name of a file, leaving only the extension. Since
Windows hides certain extensions (namely LNK and URL), removing the name
of such a file would leave it nameless, or unnamed. This is ideal for
completely hiding the filename of a shortcut on the desktop.

However, there are some limitations. Only one unnamed file of a certain
extension is allowed per folder. For example, there cannot be two
unnamed LNK files in the same folder. To solve this, see the
VirtualPlastic article on removing icon names (offsite link). Also, only
files with hidden extensions can be successfully unnamed. These
extensions are: LNK, URL, PIF, SCF, CNF, DESKLINK, and MYDOCS.

The zipped package is 1kb. Extract, run, and follow the on-screen
instructions. Feel free to email Undefined if you have any feedback or
questions.

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I wonder why someone felt the need to write this?

 

[Mark Warner]

http://www3.telus.net/_/unname/

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Unname
Version 1.0
Unname removes the name of a file, leaving only the extension. Since
Windows hides certain extensions (namely LNK and URL), removing the
name of such a file would leave it nameless, or unnamed. This is
ideal for completely hiding the filename of a shortcut on the desktop.

However, there are some limitations. Only one unnamed file of a
certain extension is allowed per folder. For example, there cannot be
two unnamed LNK files in the same folder. To solve this, see the
VirtualPlastic article on removing icon names (offsite link). Also,
only files with hidden extensions can be successfully unnamed. These
extensions are: LNK, URL, PIF, SCF, CNF, DESKLINK, and MYDOCS.

The zipped package is 1kb. Extract, run, and follow the on-screen
instructions. Feel free to email Undefined if you have any feedback or
questions.

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I wonder why someone felt the need to write this?

So how would you find the file if you wanted to un-unname it?

 

[Dugie]

jo wrote:

Security? From computer illerates?

So how would you find the file if you wanted to un-unname it?

Ummm... reset preferences to "show file extensions." ?? But only when you want to see the file.

- Dugie