Windows 10: Can I create a file extension that does nothing (is ignored)?

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  1. GEORGESTATESON
    GeorgeStateson Win User

    Can I create a file extension that does nothing (is ignored)?


    I want to create a file extension that does nothing/is ignored. I don't want to be prompted with a choice of Apps with which to open it, or to go to the Microsoft store to find an app. I want the system to do NOTHING. The reason - I want to leave a comment in the startup directory that THIS is not the directory in which to put certain things, but instead to go to another specific directory. (Since "1903," the .bat file in which my comment was placed has started executing - whereas previously, it would not execute. It's annoying. I need the comment there but I don't need the .bat file to execute. I tried just making it a .txt file, but then Notepad executes. I want NOTHING to happen.) Is there a way to do this now?

    Win10/64, 1903 Build 18362.295

    - Thanks for any help.

    :)
     
    GeorgeStateson, Sep 10, 2019
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  2. DALCHINA
    dalchina Win User

    How to rename multiple sorted files while ignoring file extensions


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    dalchina, Sep 10, 2019
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  3. MICHAEL GALL
    Michael Gall Win User
    File extension *.docx

    Hi Randy,

    To change the file extension when saving a document in Word 2013, you may follow the steps below:

    • Click on File; then, select Options from the list.
    • In the Word Options window, choose Save.
    • Under Save files in this format, select *.doc from the list.
    • Hit OK button to confirm and save the changes.

    If ever your Word 2013 application is not recognizing the changes you have made, you may restart the application; however, if the issue still persists, we suggest that you repair it. To do this, see this
    link.

    We would appreciate it if you could get back to us and provide us your feedback.
     
    Michael Gall, Sep 10, 2019
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  4. ANDRE DA COSTA
    Andre Da Costa Win User

    Can I create a file extension that does nothing (is ignored)?

    converting file extensions created by mistake

    Point to where the files are current on your drive.

    In that same folder, click the View tab

    Check the box, 'File name extensions'

    Select one of the files with the .wpl extension.

    Press F2 on your keyboard

    Change the extension to .mp4

    Repeat this step for the other files.

    or

    point to one of the wpl files, right click it

    Click Properties

    Under the General tab, click Change

    Choose Movies & TV

    Click OK

    Click Apply then OK

    Try opening the File
     
    Andre Da Costa, Sep 10, 2019
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