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Johnny J. wrote: I really don't understand why hiding extensions is the default..
It is the default because average Joe User doesn't know what the extensions mean. And face it, there are more Joe Users than developers by at least three orders of magnitude (if not more).
Fletcher Glenn
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That's the first thing I do on any PC
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If you think 'goto' is evil, try writing an Assembly program without JMP. -- TNCaver
"When you have eliminated the JavaScript, whatever remains must be an empty page." -- Mike Hankey
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I remember when I was a kid and the first time I came upon a friends computer where file extension was hidden. Really confused the heck out of me when I was trying to crack patch a game on his computer.
I cant see any use in hiding file extension.
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Another alternative is to skip Explorer. I moved to Total Commander ages ago and never looked back.
Life is too shor
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megaadam wrote: Another alternative is to skip Explorer. I moved to Total Commander ages ago and never looked back.
Agreed - unfortunately, I have to help setup up lots of computers for my client when we do an install, so I have to deal with Explorer.
Marc
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Same here, I only use Explorer on computers I don't have ownership of. TotalCmd helps me in everyday work so much, I was very happy when I discovered my company has a license.
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Marc Clifton wrote: explorer windows
Never used this POS.
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Same here - I do not look at the 'Type' column at all, only at the extension...
Skipper: We'll fix it.
Alex: Fix it? How you gonna fix this?
Skipper: Grit, spit and a whole lotta duct tape.
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Been cussing this on some servers I have not been on. First thing I change, then the order so size is second and date third.
Mongo: Mongo only pawn... in game of life.
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No way! I not only hide extensions, but I hide filenames too! Just give me a funny-looking icon to happily double-click... Because I totally trust MS's built-in antivirus to keep my computer clean!
Seriously though... Yeah... I think all geeks disable that "hide extensions" garbage. Programs can mess with file associations to change what shows in the "Type" column, but the file extension itself never changes.
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I hate everything about computers.
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I am another one who sets my computer to always display all extensions. I hate not knowing what a file really is.
Just because the code works, it doesn't mean that it is good code.
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Ya, another 'feature' by MS. You really have to wonder if they actually try this stuff before the publish it.
If it's not broken, fix it until it is
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Marc Clifton wrote: as it drives me nuts,
Same here. I always want to see ALL extensions and for my Administrator account I want to see all the hidden/system files as well.
I do give my regular working account power user rights since I don't trust myself enough to do general stuff with full admin rights.
Cheers!
"I had the right to remain silent, but I didn't have the ability!"
Ron White, Comedian
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The kind of people who hide extensions of well known types are the kind who hide bodies in their basement.
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Same with me, how can you associate an application if you don't know extension? i know this is a Fringe case but none the less.
New version: WinHeist Version Everyone you will ever meet knows something you don't. -Bill Nye-
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On a new Windows PC my first steps are to switch some settings like this and also "Hide System Files and Folders"...
Press F1 for help or google it.
Greetings from Germany
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First I show extensions, then I hide the waste of space "Type" column, then I change the column order to show size before time-stamp, then I sort by time-stamp descending so that the most recent files are at the top then I set that standard to all directories on all disks. Done.
- I would love to change the world, but they won’t give me the source code.
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I think the moron at Microsoft who thought that was a good idea should have his head placed on a pike outside the castle walls as a warning to others.
Software Zen: delete this;
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I used to rename lots of MP3 files (they HAD to be in a correct format or my brain couldn't cope ) and then I preferred no extensions, as renaming is a lot easier when not worrying about extensions.
I never really needed extensions anyway, so I always had that option on.
Then I became a developer and turned it on after about a week.
Extensions are so much more important when you're actually doing work...
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Yes. My new computer setup is:
1. Format c: /s
2. Setup.exe
3. Show file extensions!
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Yip, first thing I change along with showing hidden files and folders.
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