Do you hide extensions of known types?
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I always disable that option on explorer windows, as it drives me nuts, for example, I end up thinking that "foo.exe" is the application when it's actually "foo.exe.config" I prefer to see exactly what the file name is rather than have to move my eyeballs over to the "Type" column. What about you? Marc
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I also immediately disable that option, for the same reasons.
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I always disable that option on explorer windows, as it drives me nuts, for example, I end up thinking that "foo.exe" is the application when it's actually "foo.exe.config" I prefer to see exactly what the file name is rather than have to move my eyeballs over to the "Type" column. What about you? Marc
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It is one of the first things I do when setting up a Windows PC (even when it is not mine). Not only to know like you what kind of file it is but also for security reasons.
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I always disable that option on explorer windows, as it drives me nuts, for example, I end up thinking that "foo.exe" is the application when it's actually "foo.exe.config" I prefer to see exactly what the file name is rather than have to move my eyeballs over to the "Type" column. What about you? Marc
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Same thing. It's normally one of the first things I change (even on other people's computer if they ask me to fix something ;) ) I really don't understand why hiding extensions is the default...
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I always disable that option on explorer windows, as it drives me nuts, for example, I end up thinking that "foo.exe" is the application when it's actually "foo.exe.config" I prefer to see exactly what the file name is rather than have to move my eyeballs over to the "Type" column. What about you? Marc
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That's the first thing I do on any PC :thumbsup:
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Same thing. It's normally one of the first things I change (even on other people's computer if they ask me to fix something ;) ) I really don't understand why hiding extensions is the default...
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I always disable that option on explorer windows, as it drives me nuts, for example, I end up thinking that "foo.exe" is the application when it's actually "foo.exe.config" I prefer to see exactly what the file name is rather than have to move my eyeballs over to the "Type" column. What about you? Marc
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I remember when I was a kid and the first time I came upon a friends computer where file extension was hidden. Really confused the heck out of me when I was trying to crack patch a game on his computer. I cant see any use in hiding file extension.
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Same thing. It's normally one of the first things I change (even on other people's computer if they ask me to fix something ;) ) I really don't understand why hiding extensions is the default...
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Me, all the timeJohnny J. wrote:
I really don't understand why hiding extensions is the default...
You know Microsoft likes to help you any way they can. ;P
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I always disable that option on explorer windows, as it drives me nuts, for example, I end up thinking that "foo.exe" is the application when it's actually "foo.exe.config" I prefer to see exactly what the file name is rather than have to move my eyeballs over to the "Type" column. What about you? Marc
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Same thing. It's normally one of the first things I change (even on other people's computer if they ask me to fix something ;) ) I really don't understand why hiding extensions is the default...
Anything that is unrelated to elephants is irrelephant
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The problem with quotes on the internet is that you can never tell if they're genuine
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I'd just like a chance to prove that money can't make me happy.
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I always disable that option on explorer windows, as it drives me nuts, for example, I end up thinking that "foo.exe" is the application when it's actually "foo.exe.config" I prefer to see exactly what the file name is rather than have to move my eyeballs over to the "Type" column. What about you? Marc
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I always disable that option on explorer windows, as it drives me nuts, for example, I end up thinking that "foo.exe" is the application when it's actually "foo.exe.config" I prefer to see exactly what the file name is rather than have to move my eyeballs over to the "Type" column. What about you? Marc
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Same here - I do not look at the 'Type' column at all, only at the extension...
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I always disable that option on explorer windows, as it drives me nuts, for example, I end up thinking that "foo.exe" is the application when it's actually "foo.exe.config" I prefer to see exactly what the file name is rather than have to move my eyeballs over to the "Type" column. What about you? Marc
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Been cussing this on some servers I have not been on. First thing I change, then the order so size is second and date third.
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I always disable that option on explorer windows, as it drives me nuts, for example, I end up thinking that "foo.exe" is the application when it's actually "foo.exe.config" I prefer to see exactly what the file name is rather than have to move my eyeballs over to the "Type" column. What about you? Marc
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No way! I not only hide extensions, but I hide filenames too! Just give me a funny-looking icon to happily double-click... Because I totally trust MS's built-in antivirus to keep my computer clean! Seriously though... Yeah... I think all geeks disable that "hide extensions" garbage. Programs can mess with file associations to change what shows in the "Type" column, but the file extension itself never changes.
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I always disable that option on explorer windows, as it drives me nuts, for example, I end up thinking that "foo.exe" is the application when it's actually "foo.exe.config" I prefer to see exactly what the file name is rather than have to move my eyeballs over to the "Type" column. What about you? Marc
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I hate everything about computers.
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I always disable that option on explorer windows, as it drives me nuts, for example, I end up thinking that "foo.exe" is the application when it's actually "foo.exe.config" I prefer to see exactly what the file name is rather than have to move my eyeballs over to the "Type" column. What about you? Marc
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I always disable that option on explorer windows, as it drives me nuts, for example, I end up thinking that "foo.exe" is the application when it's actually "foo.exe.config" I prefer to see exactly what the file name is rather than have to move my eyeballs over to the "Type" column. What about you? Marc
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Ya, another 'feature' by MS. You really have to wonder if they actually try this stuff before the publish it.
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I always disable that option on explorer windows, as it drives me nuts, for example, I end up thinking that "foo.exe" is the application when it's actually "foo.exe.config" I prefer to see exactly what the file name is rather than have to move my eyeballs over to the "Type" column. What about you? Marc
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:thumbsup:
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I always disable that option on explorer windows, as it drives me nuts, for example, I end up thinking that "foo.exe" is the application when it's actually "foo.exe.config" I prefer to see exactly what the file name is rather than have to move my eyeballs over to the "Type" column. What about you? Marc
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as it drives me nuts,
Same here. I always want to see ALL extensions and for my Administrator account I want to see all the hidden/system files as well. I do give my regular working account power user rights since I don't trust myself enough to do general stuff with full admin rights. :) Cheers!
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I always disable that option on explorer windows, as it drives me nuts, for example, I end up thinking that "foo.exe" is the application when it's actually "foo.exe.config" I prefer to see exactly what the file name is rather than have to move my eyeballs over to the "Type" column. What about you? Marc
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The kind of people who hide extensions of well known types are the kind who hide bodies in their basement.
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I always disable that option on explorer windows, as it drives me nuts, for example, I end up thinking that "foo.exe" is the application when it's actually "foo.exe.config" I prefer to see exactly what the file name is rather than have to move my eyeballs over to the "Type" column. What about you? Marc
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Same with me, how can you associate an application if you don't know extension? i know this is a Fringe case but none the less.
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