Guide | How To How to hide Extension of known type files

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MrExplorer

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Nov 15, 2012
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i have seen sometimes automaticaly the files showing Extension do not know why it is automaticaly showing the Extension. so i made this tutorial to how again hide Extension of known type files

Steps:
1. Open My Computer Go to Orgranise then select Folder & search option.
2. Go to View tab Then select the option Hide Extension of known type files.
3. Click Ok

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Ink

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Jan 8, 2011
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Windows default settings Hide extensions for known file types'.

From security point of view;

I recommend un-checking 'Hide extensions for known file types'.

It will expose any double extensions.
 

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