i retrieved lost files done it was in some kind of hyroglyphics

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i retrieved lost files on my pc when it was done and i restored them i
couldn't read them as they were is some kind of hyroglyphics any ideas plz
 
i retrieved lost files on my pc when it was done and i restored them i
couldn't read them as they were is some kind of hyroglyphics any ideas plz
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See if you can change the extension to .xls. It may be saved as .txt
right now.
Jay
 
how do i do that i used a program called recuva and it doesn't give me the
option to change the extention i don't think
 
Change it in Windows Explorer.
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David Biddulph

lynne43 said:
how do i do that i used a program called recuva and it doesn't give me the
option to change the extention i don't think
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Open windows explorer.
Traverse to the drive/folder that contains the file.
Rightclick on the filename and choose rename.
Type the name (including the extension) that you want to use.
 
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