File Extension After Name?

so the other day all my files just had the file name. and now they all have .Jpeg .Doc .Gif after the name. and now i have to change the file extension if i want to change the name. Why did they just appear and how can you get rid of them?File Extension After Name?xp



in any folder, at the top click tools %26gt; folder options %26gt; view and then check the box that says 'hide file extenstions for known file types.



vista



exactly the same, but to bring up the menu bar press alt key and then click toolsFile Extension After Name?What is your operating system?



XP: my computer, tools, options, view, uncheck box beside hide extensions for known file types



VISTA: go to folder, organize, layout, folder options, view, uncheck box beside hide extensions for known file types