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Old 01-05-2004, 11:15 PM   #1
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Extension Problem............. HELP

ok guys i need some help here i turned on my pc and i tryed to rename a exe but it wont allow me to rename it with out haveing .exe in the name (ex loader.exe) but yesterday i could name it anything i wanted..... like loader or even asdfasdfasdf, since that problem happened i tryed to rename a jpg image but it wouldnt let me i have to keep .JPG in the name inorder for the pic to work.... so basically i have to have the file extention in the name for the file to execute any idead on how to fix this?..

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Old 01-05-2004, 11:18 PM   #2
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If it's XP, you will need to open any folder and on the menu bar, tools > folder options > "view" tab > uncheck "Hide extentions for known file types"
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Old 01-05-2004, 11:19 PM   #3
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yea i just figured that out thanks
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