[RESOLVED] File extension

[crunchie]

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;

REGEDIT4

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

that will hopefully solve the problem.
What you think?

[dunedin]

I`d backup the key for safety

Then delete the "NeverShowExt" value

Elaine

[crunchie]

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

[XOR]

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...

[crunchie]

No worries, will do that. Cheers.