Windows 7 hides file extentions
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Mar 15, 2026105 viewsConfidence Score0%
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Windows 7 is indicating the file types by icons but the .jpeg .html .txt and what-not portion of the file name is hidden. How can I reveal it?
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Fix for: Windows 7 hides file extentions
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Go to Computer from the start menu. Press Alt+T Then to Folder Options from that menu. Go to the View Tab. Uncheck "Hide extensions for known file types." Press Ok.
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