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BobClayton | Report | 19 Apr 2005 17:42 |
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BobClayton | Report | 19 Apr 2005 17:43 |
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Here is a little security tip for everyone re attachments file extensions etc..(as mentioned on the Tech Help thread). To make things simple MS decided to make Windows hide 'common' file types. This is BAD NEWS. An innocent looking file, i.e. letter.txt could actually be letter.txt.exe, which could cause hell. All because you can't see the extension !! I recommend you do the following.. 1. Open Windows Explorer. * Windows 95/98 Users: click Start | Programs | Windows Explorer * Windows NT 4.0 Users: click Start | Programs | NT Explorer * Windows ME Users: click Start | Programs | Accessories | Windows Explorer * Windows 2000 Users: click Start | Programs | Accessories | Windows Explorer * Windows XP Users: click Start | All Programs or Programs | Accessories | Windows Explorer 2. Follow the instructions for your version of Windows: Windows 98/98SE Users * In Windows Explorer click View | Folder Options. * On the Folder Options window, click the View tab. In the Advanced Settings group uncheck: [ ] Hide extensions for known file types * Click Apply | OK. Close Windows Explorer. Windows Me, Windows 2000, or Windows XP Users * In Windows Explorer click Tools | Folder Options. * On the Folder Options window, click the View tab. In the Advanced Settings group uncheck: [ ] Hide extensions for known file types * Click Apply | OK. Close Windows Explorer. Bob |
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Judy | Report | 20 Apr 2005 05:30 |
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Some excellent advice, Robert....something everyone should do! Judy :) |
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Bob | Report | 20 Apr 2005 06:50 |
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It's a good idea to 'unhide' hidden files and folders too. Do one of the following: In Windows 98/Me/2000, on the Windows desktop, double-click the My Computer icon. In Windows XP, on the taskbar, click Start > My Computer. Do one of the following: In Windows 98, on the View menu, click Folder Options. In Windows Me/2000/XP, on the Tools menu, click Folder Options. On the View tab, uncheck Hide file extensions for known file types. Do one of the following: In Windows 98, in the Advanced Settings box, under the 'Hidden files' folder, click Show all files. In Windows Me/2000/XP, uncheck Hide protected operating system files. Then, under the 'Hidden files' folder, click Show hidden files and folders. If you see a warning message, click Yes. Click Apply. Click OK. |
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MaryPoppins | Report | 20 Apr 2005 07:19 |
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Thanks Bob As a pc thicko I need all the help I can get! |
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Paul (Tigger) | Report | 20 Apr 2005 07:34 |
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I in my opinion WOULD NOT CLICK VIEW ALL FILES this will enable the .dll files and the .sys files to be viewed this is not wise. These files are hidden for a reason if any of these files are accidently deleted it can and will naff your system so please if you do view all files then DONT DELETE OR MESS WITH .dll or .sys FILES. BE CAREFUL Paul |
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Judy | Report | 20 Apr 2005 20:47 |
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Good point, Paul.....better yet, one shouldn't delete anything, ever, when in doubt to what it is - find out for sure what something is prior to deleting or uninstalling it as not only can you render a program useless, but your PC inopertable. Judy |
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