Reference number: CH000573
How to view a computer file extension.
Question:How to view a computers file extension.
Additional information:Users more familiar with computer files and file extensions may
wish to view all computer file extensions to help with locating and
browsing files.
Answer:MS-DOS users
In MS-DOS when typing dir
to list all files
will also list any files with extensions.
Windows 95 users
In Windows 95 open My Computer / click View / click Options /
Click on the View tab in options / uncheck the box that says "Hide MS-DOS file
extensions for files that are registered" and then click on apply and ok.
Windows 98 and ME users
In Windows 98
or Windows ME open My Computer / click View / click Folder
Options / uncheck the box which says "Hide file extensions for known file
types".
Windows 2000 and Windows XP users
In Windows
2000 or Windows XP open My Computer / click View /
uncheck the box which says "Hide file extensions for
known file types".
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