Noob Question About Folders Doh?

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  1. BigRedCornhead

    BigRedCornhead Well-Known Member

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    Hey i must have turned something off and now of course i cant find it...when in a folder such as "my pics" under each pic it used to have a short description of the file type. You know like .png .jpg or whatever..how in the world do i get that back...thanks
     
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    you mean the extension? assuming you're using XP:

    Open the folder
    Tools
    Folder Options
    View
    Uncheck "Hide extensions for known file types"
     
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    Blind as a bat thanks
     
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    no problem...my dad asked the same question about a week ago and had to figure out then...i normally know what the extension is though so that's why i have mine hidden
     
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    mhm me too :lol:
     

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