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How can I make Explorer show the extension of known file types?

A. Normally Windows Explorer will not show the extension of known file types however you can force Explorer to show them:

  1. Start Explorer
  2. From the View menu select Options
  3. Select the 'View' tab
  4. Unselect the 'Hide file extensions for known file types'
  5. Click OK

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