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03-02-2004, 10:49 AM
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Changing File Extentions in XP
I'm using windows XP pro. When I try and change the name of a file i cannot change the file extention. I'm trinkg to change a *.BAK file to a *.DWG file in auto CADD. Can some one please tell me how to change the file extention in XP pro.
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03-02-2004, 10:53 AM
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In Explorer, go to Tools, Folder Options, and then View. Make sure that "Hide file extensions" is unchecked. Then you will be able to see and change the extensions.
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03-02-2004, 10:57 AM
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that worked thank you
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03-02-2004, 01:55 PM
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It would be nice if they had extentions enabled by default, but I guess then some people might mess things up.
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