Question: How do I see file extensions (last names) in Windows?
Answer: Windows by default hides known file extensions such as doc, jpg and others. This can make it difficult knowing which file is which. Microsoft assumes you will recognize the icons fro each file type. File extensions show what type file the file is. For instance jpg files are pictures, doc is normally a word document (Word 2007 uses docx). To change your view so you see all file extensions go to Computer or My Computer. Then open the drive you want to see extensions on (usually C drive). In XP go to Tools, Folder options, View tab and then unclick file Extensions for Known file Types In Vista go Organize, Folders, view tab tab and then unclick file Extensions for Known file Types I think the default should be to see all file extensions but Microsoft has chosen to hide them. Makes it look like you can have several files with the same name, but actually they have different extensions (last) names. (c) 2009 by Dwight Watt