Computer file extensions

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Extension ABCs
Listing of extensions
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Extension ABCs

A computer file extension is commonly a three characters addition that follows the name of a file. This extension helps IBM compatible computers, such as computers running Microsoft Windows, to identify what program to associate the file with and how to properly open the file.

This section of Computer Hope has been designed as a location for users to locate what programs are associated with what file extensions as well as a location to find technical support for questions regarding computer files and file extensions.

Listing of extensions

Below is a listing of links to the thousands of file extensions and brief descriptions currently listed on Computer Hope. Click one of the below letters with what the file extension you're looking for begins with. For example, If you're looking for information about a .EXE file click the letter E.

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 Technical support

ReferenceIssue / Question
 Extension Our dictionary definition on file extensions and related links.
CH000043 How to create file extensions longer than three characters.
CH000126 All Windows .exe files have changed association.
CH000128 In Windows when clicking a program get 'Open With Prompt'.
CH000209 Information on long file names.
CH000428 Changing a file extension.
CH000429 Viewing the contents of a file.
CH000430 Cyclic Redundancy Check or CRC error.
CH000516 How do I view hidden files in Windows?
CH000572 How to associate a file with a program in Windows.
CH000573 How to view a computers file extension.
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