How to configure Windows Explorer to show all File Extensions

Description: This article outlines the process of configuring Windows Explorer to show all file extensions.

  1. Open the Start Menu.
  2. Click on the Control Panel Link.
    Windows Start Menu, Control Panel
  3. Set the Control Panel to Large Icons View.
    Control Panel Icons View Setting
  4. Click on the Folder Options Link.
    Folder Options
  5. Click on the View Tab.
  6. Uncheck the Hide extensions for known file types Option.
  7. Click on the OK Button to complete the process.
    Folder Options View Settings

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