Changing the file type (.exe/.zip/.mp3/... )
I know how to open a file using the "open with" option
But how do you change the file types? Such as from '.exe' to '.zip' or from '.xm' to '.mod'
In the past, that was quite simply done by changing the file name... but now in the newer
Versions of windows... if you rename something - such as 'blahblah' to 'blahblah.zip', the computer does not recognise that I am trying to change the file to a zip file... its frustrating when blahblah was originally a zip file but downloaded as... lets say an application(exe) and now I cannot open blahblah as a zip or as exe... blahblah is only one example of many files that I couldn't operate becoz of this problem
Please help
Changing the file type (.exe/.zip/.mp3/... )
You need to set an option in Tools-->Folder Options
It's called something like "hide file extensions for registered filetypes" and is enabled by default. Once you disable it, you can change the extensions just like before. :)
~psi42
Re: changing the file type (.exe/.zip/.mp3/... )
Hey thanks :D, I went to the folder options, and found under the view tab "advanced setting" I deselected a "hide extensions for known file types" and it worked!
Thanks for your help :)
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How did you do it? I have the same problem like yours
I don't what to do..
And I don't want to be scolded by my mom..
Please help me.. thanks