xp problems with extensions

[Evo]

ok so when i make a notepad and i change it to index.html or any html. it doesnt change it to a webpage it stays the same. and when i open it with internet explorer. the extension has index.html.txt? is there a way to fix this? i have an XP

[glc]

You have to change the dropbox from save as a text file (*.txt) to save as all files (*.*).

[Evo]

hmm didnt work. it stil the same. and usually when i do rename. itll make it into the ie icon. now it just sits there doing nothing. well i mean its still a notepad

[glc]

Put quotes around the file name in the save as box.

"index.html"

[Evo]

mmm thanks glc. just one more question. how did this happen? did i turn on extensions or something? i mean when i just renamed the file to index.html or any .html extension it would change it to and html file. but now it doesnt. and as u said use "index.html" and save it works but its easier to rename for me. i just wondering if i can get it to do that

[glc]

In your folder options, uncheck "hide extensions for known file types".

[Evo]

ya thats it i turned that on but i cant find the option to turn it off. waht you mean folder options? weres that at

[glc]

Control panel, folder options, view tab.