Change files extensions vista

This is an attempt to protect users from accidentally changing the file extension when renaming the file. However, power users will always need the ability to see file extensions in order to debug or to do advanced functions. Many tutorials here on tech-recipes, for example, require the visibility of file extensions to be enabled through this technique. Open a folder or open explorer 2.

Click the Layout button to the left of the Views button as shown in the picture below. Click Folder Options 4. Click the View tab 5. Uncheck Hide extensions for known file types 6.

Click OK. If another viable program is not listed on the screen, you can browse your system for programs. Note, it is generally not a good idea to associate a file extension with a program that is not capable of reading or otherwise acting on it. Once your file extensions are selected you click Save and then OK to apply your changes to Windows Vista.

Mark W. Kaelin has been writing and editing stories about the IT industry, gadgets, finance, accounting, and tech-life for more than 25 years. Most recently, he has been a regular contributor to BreakingModern. Image 1 of 8. Previous Next. Default Programs Oddly enough, searching the "association" in the Vista search tool off of the Start Menu returns no results -- at least for me.

Once on the Default Programs screen you have two choices for changing file associations: Set your default programs Associate a file type or protocol with a program You can also change AutoPlay settings for CDs and DVDS for this screen, as well as set program access settings.

Select extensions individually Clicking the "Choose defaults for this program" on the Set Default Programs screen shows you a list of potential file extensions that can be associated with the particular chosen program. I couldn't change the "edit" association for a file type.

I modified the data, and clicked OK. Nothing happened. I clicked "find file", and nothing happened. Your email address will not be published. Notify me of followup comments via e-mail. You can also subscribe without commenting. Receive new post notifications. Will you deploy Windows 11 to end users in your organization in ?

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