Resolved File type showing after filename

For example, .txt, . odt, . mp3. .exe, etc. all show after each file name. I tried renaming the file but the file type remained showing. I use to only see the filename. Can this be changed thru settings somewhere? Thanks.

 

This is a bit ironic for me because I always want to see the extension so I make sure that option is enabled. I don't believe I have ever helped anyone turn it off.

There are several ways to do this in Windows 10. From the start menu, click on File Explorer. If not visible, start typing File Explorer in the text box, then open File Explorer when it appears. Click on the view tab, then uncheck "File name extensions ". That should do it.

You can also click the Options box, then select Change folder and search options. From there, click on the View tab, then check "Hide extensions for known file types ". Click Apply and Ok and be good to go.

 

I agree, but sadly, MS has been hiding them by default for many years. I remember years ago trying to find a list of those they hide and couldn't. I just tried again and still can't. All I get is "known" file types.

Tony's example brings up another good point. Users are always the weakest link in security. So with that in mind, users must NEVER be what I call, "click-happy" on unsolicited downloads, attachments or links. So if you get an unsolicited email with a funny name attachment, DON'T OPEN IT! Just delete it. If you are certain you know the sender, scan it first. And note you can right click and view properties (which will then show the extension too).

 

This is new to me. After all these years of computing I've never seen the file types until just recently. I thought it was an update. Thanks for the help and the info.

 

Which would make sense as, by default, they have been hidden at least since XP, if not before. And you had to manually change the setting to unhide them. So to me, what is strange is how they would suddenly appear for you if you didn't change that setting. Any one else use your computer?

Have you scanned for malware?

 

I scan and update weekly and never open a email attachment unless I specifically request it. Even then I always scan it. My wife will use the computer for facebook and some games but she doesn't plunder in the settings or anything else. It's possible that I changed the setting and since forgotten it. Dunno. I do plunder this new OS on occasion to familiarize myself with the changes that I've been used to in Win 7.

 

Well, as I and Tony both said, we prefer to see the extensions for security reasons. I wish they were not hidden by default. They don't get in the way.