Windows 10: How do I show file extensions?

Discus and support How do I show file extensions? in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; I've just 'upgraded' to Windows 10 from Windows 7. I've noticed that file extensions are not shown when I display the files in a folder. For example... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by AlexBell, Oct 25, 2015.

  1. AlexBell Win User

    How do I show file extensions?


    I've just 'upgraded' to Windows 10 from Windows 7.

    I've noticed that file extensions are not shown when I display the files in a folder. For example I have a folder containing html files, and all that appears is e.g. Chapter00 when it should show Chapter00.html, ebook shows when it should show ebook.css, content shows when it should show content.opf, and Jane Eyre shows when it should show Jane Eyre.epub. Strangely enough toc.ncx shows as it should.

    I've been through all the settings folders I can think of. How do I make Windows 10 show the file extensions as they were shown in Windows 7?

    :)
     
    AlexBell, Oct 25, 2015
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  2. how to do Win User

    HELP!! - Toshiba driver update for Toshiba Hotkey Driver - Error 0x800f0203

    I'm now running Windows 10 upgraded from Windows 7 & I have the same continuous problem with the update

    • Toshiba driver update for Toshiba Hotkey Driver - Error 0x800f0203

    I tried your Method 1 to fix it which said changes have been made to my computer & to try & update again which failed.. again & the same message above came up again. My laptop is secure as I run Norton 360, so what should I do next to try & fix this problem?
    My laptop is a Toshiba satellite L650.

    Thank you

    David
     
    how to do, Oct 25, 2015
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  3. How do I add apps that do not show on the share list and lock screen list to these same lists?

    If you go to Settings/email and accounts, is Facebook and Twitter listed in your accounts?
     
    Jack Cook - aka Help_Line, Oct 25, 2015
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  4. Brink
    Brink New Member

    How do I show file extensions?

    Brink, Oct 25, 2015
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  5. AlexBell Win User
    Thanks for the welcome, but I'm afraid I can't use your response. I have never used Window 8, and have no idea if there is a ribbon in Windows 10 or where to find it. I'm not even sure where the 'start button' is in Windows 10; is it the window icon on the far left of the task bar?

    I'm sorry to be a nuisance, but really must ask you to do a detailed list like:
    - Click on start button
    - click on {whatever I should do next, and so on}

    I'm afraid my knowledge of computers is very limited.
     
    AlexBell, Oct 25, 2015
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  6. Mc Ruff Win User
    Hi Alex

    If you click on the yellow folder button (File Explorer) which is next to the start button.

    When it opens, click on the view menu which is at the top.

    You should then see a check box for File name extensions. Select that
     
    Mc Ruff, Oct 25, 2015
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  7. AlexBell Win User
    Thanks. I have it done now.
     
    AlexBell, Oct 25, 2015
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  8. linw Win User

    How do I show file extensions?

    And we might all ask why MS persists with the inconvenient and unsafe practice of hiding extensions.
     
  9. Brink
    Brink New Member
    It's been that way since at least Vista.

    They're actually hidden to prevent users from mistakenly renaming the file extension and breaking it's association. *Smile
     
    Brink, Oct 26, 2015
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  10. linw Win User
    And also to fool people into clicking exe files*Smile
     
  11. Brink
    Brink New Member
    I would always recommend that folks don't click on or open a file that they didn't know what it was.
     
    Brink, Oct 26, 2015
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  12. AlexBell Win User
    Showing the extension is an important part - for me at least - of knowing what kind of file it is.
     
    AlexBell, Apr 4, 2018
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