file extensions for windows xp explorer

[Guest]

how do i turn on being able to view file extensions in windows explorer for
windows xp?

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

Hi David,

To See All File Extensions

1.On the Tools menu in My Computer or Windows Explorer, click Folder
Options.
2.Click the View tab.
3.Clear the Hide extensions for known file types check box.

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;307859

 

[Will Denny]

Hi

In Windows Explorer go to Tools>Folder Options>View and uncheck 'Hide
extensions for known file types'.

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[Bob S.]

Open Windows Explorer > Tools > Folder Options > View

Uncheck "Hide Extensions for known file types"
Check "Show Hidden files and folders"
Uncheck "Hide protected operating system files"

and any other options you may want....

Bob S.