Hi.
I'm using win. xp and can't see the file extensions. I know I have to do something on the control panel but I can't remember what. (Senior Moment)Can anybody help?
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Do the following
1- Press start then settings
2- Control Panel
3- Folder Options
4- View
5- (un-check) Hide extensions for known file types
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RE: Hidden extensions
Hi.
I'm using win. xp and can't see the file extensions. I know I have to do something on the control panel but I can't remember what. (Senior Moment)Can anybody help?
Open an instance of windows explorer, then:
Tools-->Folder Options-->View
uncheck "hide extensions for known file types.
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-Garmin Nuvi 760 & 765T-
Deleted.Must be getting slow
Deleted.Must be getting slow on the trigger.
Charlie. Nuvi 265 wt and 2597 LMT.
To view file extensions:
Open windows explorer (file manager). From the menu select tools – folder options – view. Uncheck “Hide extensions for known file types”. Click “Apply to all folders”.
Select “OK”.
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Charlie
It's the intention that counts
Nüvi 255W born on 602117815/nüMaps Lifetime North America
Thanks everyone.
I got it.
Garmin Nuvi 765t, Garmin GPSmap 76cx
Right
It's the intention that counts
I had good intentions but just a litle slow getting the answer out.I think HerbSch got it
Charlie. Nuvi 265 wt and 2597 LMT.
Off topic
This is one of the most annoying Windows XP default settings, in my opinion. Each time I installed a system or go to a new system, the first thing is to go to Folder Options and uncheck hide file extension. (My comment may be off topic but this post is off topic in the Garmin Talk board anyway.
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Maybe?
This is one of the most annoying Windows XP default settings, in my opinion. Each time I installed a system or go to a new system, the first thing is to go to Folder Options and uncheck hide file extension. (My comment may be off topic but this post is off topic in the Garmin Talk board anyway.
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