rename

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Mavis & Ted

Hello, Why is it when I right click on a photo to rename it, I get the
message that I if I do change the file name extension it may become
unuseable? I used to be able to do this but now can't! Help
 
Mavis & Ted;
Do not change the last 3 characters, go ahead and change the rest.
The extension determines what application opens the data.
 
Jupiter said:
Mavis & Ted;
Do not change the last 3 characters, go ahead and change the rest.
The extension determines what application opens the data.
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To add to JJ's excellent advice, I suggest that you 'hide extensions for
known file types' by opening any window (like the root of your C drive for
example) and selecting 'Folder Options' from the Tools menu and then
clicking the 'View' tab and scrolling down and making sure that the relevant
box is checked. This way you won't accidentally render a file useless
(though you will always see the warning box, it makes it easier if you hide
the extensions).

One thing though, known file extensions are hidden by default, so you, or
someone else, must have unchecked that box at some juncture.



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