[RESOLVED] File extension

Have used a reg search tool and one of the returns was [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\exefile]
"NeverShowExt"=""
so I am thinking that if I make a regfix like;

Code:

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REGEDIT4

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\exefile]
"NeverShowExt"=-

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that will hopefully solve the problem.
What you think?

I`d backup the key for safety

Then delete the "NeverShowExt" value

Elaine

Have done :). That regfix worked ok. Thanks for the help ppl.

Glad you got it fixed.

But did you scan the computer?
The value "NeverShowExt" is not default.
This could be put there by a virus/worm to disguise the real extension of an attachment.
For instance picture.jpg.exe would show as picture.jpg

Here are a few online scanners.
...just to be on the safe side...

No worries, will do that. Cheers.