Windows 10: How can you change the text/description of a file type listed in the details view?

I am trying to set it so that only the true file extension name is shown under the "Type" column of details view. As shown below, I have two completely different file types .stl and .3mf, but both are shown as "PrusaSlicer" file types under the "Type" column as the two files are both associated with that program. I want the file type / extension shown in the "Type" column, not the program they are associated with. The workaround for now is simply showing the extension for all files, but I only have extensions shown as a temporary fix as the only alternative is to open the properties of each

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How do I change what is listed in the Type column in Windows Explorer?

Hi, if you wish to look a little deeper you could use this free program - here I've chosen zip as this shows the text appearing in file explorer's file type column clearly under Description, shown in explorer at the bottom of the screenshot.





You can also see further details of course, such as the associated program.

Whilst the program also lets you change those fields, I wouldn't suggest that here, although that would be 'safer' and easier than using a registry editor- better to try completely uninstalling those programs as suggested above, or succeeding in properly reassociating the relevant file types.

 

Changing desktop view to list or details not working

I cannot get my desktop files to display in a list or details view.

Ctrl+Shift+1 through 4 does work. The icons change from small to large.

But Ctrl+Shift+5 through 9 does not work. I cannot get a list view or a details view.

I'm using the numbers above the letter keys. The same thing happens if I hold 0.

How can I get details view to work on my desktop?

Version 19044.2130

 

How to export a text file that lists the different columns that can be displayed in the details view of File Explorer

In File Explorer, with the Details view showing, you have a variety of columns of information available to you.

Questions:

• How can I export that list as a text file?
• Where can I find "definitions" of what these terms mean?
• How can I find out how the information for these terms may change?

If I, as a user, cannot find the answers to questions 2 & 3, how can I
competently use the data to my advantage?