Computer people... Help please...

1FastFox · November 4th, 2009, 03:53 PM

OK, something changed on my settings over the last 24 hours on my computer and I dont know how I did what or how to get it back. Now everytime I want to change the name of a file I have to put .jpg,.xls,ect... after it otherwise to auto converts it to a useless file ( wether its a pic or a spreadsheet ). Any ideas or anyone have this happen to them?

Thanks

vastang757 · November 4th, 2009, 03:56 PM

Are you using Windows 7? Cause you know its not supposed to have any issues at all

klouierocks · November 4th, 2009, 03:58 PM

Originally Posted by 1FastFox

OK, something changed on my settings over the last 24 hours on my computer and I dont know how I did what or how to get it back. Now everytime I want to change the name of a file I have to put .jpg,.xls,ect... after it otherwise to auto converts it to a useless file ( wether its a pic or a spreadsheet ). Any ideas or anyone have this happen to them?

Thanks

Maybe a system restore to older settings?

1FastFox · November 4th, 2009, 04:08 PM

I dont know which windows Im running here, I know its not vista or 7 ( probably the one before vista ).

I havent done a system restore or anything like that in a long time.

mcqueen · November 4th, 2009, 04:14 PM

So XP. I haven't used that in a long time but I'm on Vista and if I delete the extension tag (.jpg, .exe, etc) the file becomes unusable as well. The easiest way to deal with this is to not delete the extension tag when you change the file name.

1FastFox · November 4th, 2009, 04:17 PM

SOmetimes I go through and relabel a hundred files at a time as I finish projects ( which I did yesterday ) and it gets annoying having to remember to type the file extension in everytime or the file becomes junk. Theres got to be some way to fix this...

06RedfireGT · November 4th, 2009, 04:22 PM

John, if you go to start>accessories>system settings>system restore you can restore the computer to the way it was a couple days ago without losing any files.

1FastFox · November 4th, 2009, 04:24 PM

So if I restore it back to mid last week ( just to be safe ) I wont lose any of the spreadsheets or anything I have made in the last couple days? Cause if there is a possibility it will I cant risk it as it would set me back 40 hrs in work.

WeAreLegion · November 4th, 2009, 04:24 PM

shit, don't do any of that. hold on a minute.

WeAreLegion · November 4th, 2009, 04:27 PM

open my computer. hit the alt key and then click on tools - Folder options. click on the view tab. under there, you'll want to look for a reference to hid extensions. make sure that is checked.

That setting is what shows file extensions and forces them.

If that don't work, let me know.

XTCNAGT · November 4th, 2009, 04:27 PM

Originally Posted by 1FastFox

So if I restore it back to mid last week ( just to be safe ) I wont lose any of the spreadsheets or anything I have made in the last couple days? Cause if there is a possibility it will I cant risk it as it would set me back 40 hrs in work.

Doing a system restore doesn't change, delete or otherwise affect any documents or files on your computer, it just restores the computer settings.

Redux · November 4th, 2009, 04:29 PM

You dont need to do a system restore!!!

Just turn back on the "Hide extensions for known file types"
Start>My computer>Tools>View>Hide extensions for known file types

Besides, system restore probably wont fix your problem.

EDIT: Damn Legion just got me.

1FastFox · November 4th, 2009, 04:29 PM

Originally Posted by WeAreLegion

open my computer. hit the alt key and then click on tools - Folder options. click on the view tab. under there, you'll want to look for a reference to hid extensions. make sure that is checked.

That setting is what shows file extensions and forces them.

If that don't work, let me know.

Where is tools?

Redux · November 4th, 2009, 04:30 PM

Top! Next to help.

WeAreLegion · November 4th, 2009, 04:30 PM

look at the top. right under the words "My Computer"

Redux · November 4th, 2009, 04:31 PM

Got you good fucker!

1FastFox · November 4th, 2009, 04:33 PM

Damnit... I can write the shit out of a spreadsheet with multiple functions but cant find the fucking tool button. I fail.

Redux · November 4th, 2009, 04:33 PM

You just got excited and rushed probably. We all do it.

You still fail.

1FastFox · November 4th, 2009, 04:35 PM

AWSOME!!!!! Got it fixed... reps for everyone that helped. VERY MUCH APRECIATED!!!

EDIT: Sorry Red, its says I have to spread the love... I will catch you with reps on the flip flop.

WeAreLegion · November 4th, 2009, 04:35 PM

hey, you knew where my computer was. i've had a client start yelling at me because he wanted to know, "How in the hell he was supposed to click on my computer?" i'll admit, it took me a minute to figure out he literally meant the computer i was at and not his.

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1FastFox Skirt Chasing Phallus Phondler Kit Car/Ducati/Explorer Nike Fast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 10,494 iTrader: 4 reviews	I dont know which windows Im running here, I know its not vista or 7 ( probably the one before vista ). I havent done a system restore or anything like that in a long time. __________________ QUOTE OF THE DAY (5/25/12): “Don’t play what’s there, play what’s not there.” ‐ Miles Davis

November 4th, 2009, 04:17 PM	#6
1FastFox Skirt Chasing Phallus Phondler Kit Car/Ducati/Explorer Nike Fast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 10,494 iTrader: 4 reviews	SOmetimes I go through and relabel a hundred files at a time as I finish projects ( which I did yesterday ) and it gets annoying having to remember to type the file extension in everytime or the file becomes junk. Theres got to be some way to fix this... __________________ QUOTE OF THE DAY (5/25/12): “Don’t play what’s there, play what’s not there.” ‐ Miles Davis

November 4th, 2009, 04:22 PM	#7
06RedfireGT One Man Wolf Pack 2006 Mustang GT 13ish....maybe Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Regulatin On Some OGs Posts: 22,492 iTrader: 2 reviews	John, if you go to start>accessories>system settings>system restore you can restore the computer to the way it was a couple days ago without losing any files. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

November 4th, 2009, 04:14 PM	#5
mcqueen Dancing Naked In The Rain Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 15,719 iTrader: 0 reviews	So XP. I haven't used that in a long time but I'm on Vista and if I delete the extension tag (.jpg, .exe, etc) the file becomes unusable as well. The easiest way to deal with this is to not delete the extension tag when you change the file name.

November 4th, 2009, 04:24 PM	#8
1FastFox Skirt Chasing Phallus Phondler Kit Car/Ducati/Explorer Nike Fast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 10,494 iTrader: 4 reviews	So if I restore it back to mid last week ( just to be safe ) I wont lose any of the spreadsheets or anything I have made in the last couple days? Cause if there is a possibility it will I cant risk it as it would set me back 40 hrs in work. __________________ QUOTE OF THE DAY (5/25/12): “Don’t play what’s there, play what’s not there.” ‐ Miles Davis

November 4th, 2009, 04:24 PM	#9
WeAreLegion Regular 2008 Bullitt Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 68 iTrader: 0 reviews	shit, don't do any of that. hold on a minute.

November 4th, 2009, 04:27 PM	#10
WeAreLegion Regular 2008 Bullitt Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 68 iTrader: 0 reviews	open my computer. hit the alt key and then click on tools - Folder options. click on the view tab. under there, you'll want to look for a reference to hid extensions. make sure that is checked. That setting is what shows file extensions and forces them. If that don't work, let me know.

November 4th, 2009, 04:30 PM	#15
WeAreLegion Regular 2008 Bullitt Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 68 iTrader: 0 reviews	look at the top. right under the words "My Computer"

November 4th, 2009, 04:33 PM	#17
1FastFox Skirt Chasing Phallus Phondler Kit Car/Ducati/Explorer Nike Fast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 10,494 iTrader: 4 reviews	Damnit... I can write the shit out of a spreadsheet with multiple functions but cant find the fucking tool button. I fail. __________________ QUOTE OF THE DAY (5/25/12): “Don’t play what’s there, play what’s not there.” ‐ Miles Davis

November 4th, 2009, 04:35 PM	#19
1FastFox Skirt Chasing Phallus Phondler Kit Car/Ducati/Explorer Nike Fast Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 10,494 iTrader: 4 reviews	AWSOME!!!!! Got it fixed... reps for everyone that helped. VERY MUCH APRECIATED!!! EDIT: Sorry Red, its says I have to spread the love... I will catch you with reps on the flip flop. __________________ QUOTE OF THE DAY (5/25/12): “Don’t play what’s there, play what’s not there.” ‐ Miles Davis

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