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10-25-2005, 08:50 PM
I got this from my PC World Mag, I thought it was some good info.
Uncover Hidden File Name Extensions and Expose Cloaked Files
Windows XP thinks I don't need to see file name extensions and hidden files. Guess what? I Do. For one thing, its good information as I browse through my stuff----are those images JPEG or BMP files?---but also, Virues Writers use the default-to-hidden setting to try to trick me into launching their code. With no file extensions showing, I might launch SafePic.jpg.exe, because all I saw in my email program was an icon labeled SafePic.jpg (For newbies ".exe" is execute or launch)
THE FIX: To display all file name extensions, open Windows Explorer, select Tools*Folder Options*View uncheck Hide extensions for known file types, select Show hidden files and folders directly above it and click OK.
Uncover Hidden File Name Extensions and Expose Cloaked Files
Windows XP thinks I don't need to see file name extensions and hidden files. Guess what? I Do. For one thing, its good information as I browse through my stuff----are those images JPEG or BMP files?---but also, Virues Writers use the default-to-hidden setting to try to trick me into launching their code. With no file extensions showing, I might launch SafePic.jpg.exe, because all I saw in my email program was an icon labeled SafePic.jpg (For newbies ".exe" is execute or launch)
THE FIX: To display all file name extensions, open Windows Explorer, select Tools*Folder Options*View uncheck Hide extensions for known file types, select Show hidden files and folders directly above it and click OK.