Windows 10: all my files extension changed to .pcqq and i cant change it back

Discus and support all my files extension changed to .pcqq and i cant change it back in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; all my files have been changed to .pcqq and i am getting a ransom message.how to deal with itATTENTION! Don't worry, you can return all your files! All... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by vksingh.02, May 19, 2021.

  1. VKSINGH.02
    vksingh.02 Win User

    all my files extension changed to .pcqq and i cant change it back


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    vksingh.02, May 19, 2021
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  2. MARTMCD
    Martmcd Win User

    File Extension change

    In file explorer, click on the view tab and tick the box 'File name Extensions'

    you can then change the extension of your files.

    Note . although this works for .m4a to .m4r this is not a method for changing file formats.
     
    Martmcd, May 19, 2021
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  3. DAVEM121
    DaveM121 Win User
    How to change a file extension

    Hi Martin

    May I ask why you need to change the file extension, are you trying to open that file in another application, changing the file extension will not change the file type?

    If that is what you need to do:

    Open Windows File Explorer

    On the View Ribbon, temporarily turn on 'File Name Extensions'

    Then you will be able to see the file extension, right click the file and choose 'Rename' to change that
     
    DaveM121, May 19, 2021
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  4. JESSEN P
    Jessen P Win User

    all my files extension changed to .pcqq and i cant change it back

    Query about changing the file extension

    Hi,

    Thank you for being part of Microsoft Community.

    Perform the steps mentioned below to change the File extension and check if it helps.

    a: Press Windows key + E to open Windows Explorer.

    b: Then click View > options.

    c: Then click the View tab.

    d: Uncheck the option Hide extensions for known file types
    and click apply > ok.

    e: Right-click the file you want to change, and then click
    Rename.

    f: Delete the file name extension, type the new extension, and then press Enter.

    g: Windows will warn you that changing the file name extension might cause the file to stop working properly. If you are certain that the extension you typed will work with the program you're using, click
    Yes to confirm the change.

    Do get back to us for any issues pertaining in the future. We will be happy to help.
     
    Jessen P, May 19, 2021
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