[Fixed] File Type Problem

Redfelt89 · 07-15-2006

Hi Redfelt89 here

I recently discovered that all my files are stating what type of file they are within the title of the file (an example would be 'Bongo's.mp3' or 'Horse.jpg') and when i try to delete the .mp3 or .jpg from the title i cant open the file afterwards.
Is there any way i can alter this so that the the type of file doesnt appear in the title?

thanks for your help

Redfelt89

GaRHaR · 07-15-2006

Hi Redfelt89, and welcome to the PCHF.

There is a simple solution to your obvious discomfort.

If you can goto My Computer, and select Tools -> Folder Options
Then select View
Scroll down until you find Hide extensions for known file types and make sure there is a tick in the box. Then select Apply to All Folders near the top, and close the windows. Close My Computer, and the next time you re-open it, you should have the problem solved.

Redfelt89 · 07-15-2006

hello GaRHaR and thankyou very much
that sorted out my problem.

Cheers!

Refelt89

GaRHaR · 07-15-2006

Glad to have helped, come back anytime

07-15-2006	#1
Redfelt89 New Poster Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2	[Fixed] File Type Problem Hi Redfelt89 here I recently discovered that all my files are stating what type of file they are within the title of the file (an example would be 'Bongo's.mp3' or 'Horse.jpg') and when i try to delete the .mp3 or .jpg from the title i cant open the file afterwards. Is there any way i can alter this so that the the type of file doesnt appear in the title? thanks for your help Redfelt89

07-15-2006	#2
GaRHaR Tech Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Western Australia Posts: 6,061 PC Experience: Elite PC Guru	Hi Redfelt89, and welcome to the PCHF. There is a simple solution to your obvious discomfort. If you can goto My Computer, and select Tools -> Folder Options Then select View Scroll down until you find Hide extensions for known file types and make sure there is a tick in the box. Then select Apply to All Folders near the top, and close the windows. Close My Computer, and the next time you re-open it, you should have the problem solved. __________________ < Prework \| PSU Calculator \| PCHF Rules \| Microsoft Knowledge Base \| Guru 3D \| Toms Hardware \| Blackle.com - Spread the word! >

07-15-2006	#4
GaRHaR Tech Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Western Australia Posts: 6,061 PC Experience: Elite PC Guru	Glad to have helped, come back anytime __________________ < Prework \| PSU Calculator \| PCHF Rules \| Microsoft Knowledge Base \| Guru 3D \| Toms Hardware \| Blackle.com - Spread the word! >

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