Missing Windows File Extensions

default, Windows 95/98 users are not able to see the file extension names, such as .gif, .jpg, or .exe. Don't worry, you can change this setting!

Windows 95

1. Double-click on My Computer icon on your desktop. (Note: If you or someone else has changed the name, it will not say My Computer).

2. Select View >Options. This will open the Options dialog box.

3. Click on the View tab at the top. This will open the View options screen so you can change the view settings of Windows 95.

4. Make sure there is no checkmark in the Hide MS-DOS file extensions for file types that are registered options. This will ensure that the file extensions are visible, which will help you better understand your operating system.

Windows 98

Double-click on the My Computer icon on your desktop. (note: If you or someone else has changed the name, it will not say My Computer.

Select View > Folder Options to open the Folder Options dialog box.

Click on the View tab at the top. This will allow you to access the different view settings for your computer.

Uncheck the checkbox inside the Hide file extensions for known file types options. This will make all of the file extensions visible.