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I always disable that option on explorer windows, as it drives me nuts, for example, I end up thinking that "foo.exe" is the application when it's actually "foo.exe.config" I prefer to see exactly what the file name is rather than have to move my eyeballs over to the "Type" column. What about you?
Marc
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Always the first thing I disable on setting up a new computer. 
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- Homer
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Of course not.
Did you ever see history portrayed as an old man with a wise brow and pulseless heart, waging all things in the balance of reason?
Is not rather the genius of history like an eternal, imploring maiden, full of fire, with a burning heart and flaming soul, humanly warm and humanly beautiful?
--Zachris Topelius
Training a telescope on one’s own belly button will only reveal lint. You like that? You go right on staring at it. I prefer looking at galaxies.
-- Sarah Hoyt
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I always display all extensions. Because searching for a file-type by watching at the document type column is slower than seeing a filename directly with its extension.
I never finish anyth
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I also immediately disable that option, for the same reasons.
My long term goal is to live forever. So far, so good...
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It is one of the first things I do when setting up a Windows PC (even when it is not mine).
Not only to know like you what kind of file it is but also for security reasons.
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Same thing. It's normally one of the first things I change (even on other people's computer if they ask me to fix something  )
I really don't understand why hiding extensions is the default...
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To help extend puny NewMovieTorrented.torrent.exe virusses.
GCS d--- s-/++ a- C++++ U+++ P- L- E-- W++ N++ o+ K- w+++ O? M-- V? PS+ PE- Y+ PGP t++ 5? X R++ tv-- b+ DI+++ D++ G e++>+++ h--- ++>+++ y+++* Weapons extension: ma- k++ F+2 X
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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Ah... that helps explains why, when opening files, they offer the option to "Always perform this action when handling files of this type"
It would be a shame if I cut the life short of a malicious executable. All lives matter! 
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It is life, but not as we know it
GCS d--- s-/++ a- C++++ U+++ P- L- E-- W++ N++ o+ K- w+++ O? M-- V? PS+ PE- Y+ PGP t++ 5? X R++ tv-- b+ DI+++ D++ G e++>+++ h--- ++>+++ y+++* Weapons extension: ma- k++ F+2 X
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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Johnny J. wrote: I really don't understand why hiding extensions is the default...
You know Microsoft likes to help you any way they can. 
Mongo: Mongo only pawn... in game of life.
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..because it is deemed too difficult for the average user.
And it is. But then again, everything that is not a Games console is too difficult.
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If you can't read my code, try converting it here[^]
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Right up until the point where it does matter; at which point it blows up in the users face. 
Did you ever see history portrayed as an old man with a wise brow and pulseless heart, waging all things in the balance of reason?
Is not rather the genius of history like an eternal, imploring maiden, full of fire, with a burning heart and flaming soul, humanly warm and humanly beautiful?
--Zachris Topelius
Training a telescope on one’s own belly button will only reveal lint. You like that? You go right on staring at it. I prefer looking at galaxies.
-- Sarah Hoyt
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That kinda happens if you don't know what you are doing.
As should be
Bastard Programmer from Hell
If you can't read my code, try converting it here[^]
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Quote: I really don't understand why hiding extensions is the default...
Because: "You can't handle the truth!" Colonel Nadella R. Jessup
Seriously, though, I think it comes from the philosophy that non-techie users don't understand or need the added complexities. It lets them focus instead on the pleasant and descriptive "Type" column. Reducing the amount of information is all touchy feely.
Me, I've always been too much of a control freak. I don't like hidden things. Causes stress.
Cheers,
Mike Fidler
"I intend to live forever - so far, so good." Steven Wright
"I almost had a psychic girlfriend but she left me before we met." Also Steven Wright
"I'm addicted to placebos. I could quit, but it wouldn't matter." Steven Wright yet again.
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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 
GCS d--- s-/++ a- C++++ U+++ P- L- E-- W++ N++ o+ K- w+++ O? M-- V? PS+ PE- Y+ PGP t++ 5? X R++ tv-- b+ DI+++ D++ G e++>+++ h--- ++>+++ y+++* Weapons extension: ma- k++ F+2 X
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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