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File Extension Problem

Jan 22, 2010 5:31AM PST

All of a sudden when I am creating new files and saving them I have to add the extension to the file name or else I get a message that the file may become unusuable. For example with word files I have to add .doc
This happens in my computer in my apartment only and I do not have to do this with my other computers. I use office 2003 on all my computers. Any suggestions on how not to have to extensions when creating new files.

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Re: File extension problem
Jan 23, 2010 3:15AM PST

Well, that's new to me. What's in filetype box (the bottom box, below the filename box)?

Kees

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I think I may have saeen this.
Jan 23, 2010 9:49PM PST

In Windows Vista or Windows 7, whenever I use the Save As dialog in any application, the existing filename (and extension) is highlighted. Or, if I am saving for the first time, there is no file name, just a .ext eg .txt and that is highlighted.

So, if I start typing a file name, the highlight is deleted and replaced with what I type. I always then type in the file extension, or ensure the correct file extension is highlighted in the "Save as type" pull down box.

But now I do not delete the file extension, and instead just type the file name before that.

This is a new feature in Vista and Win 7, designed to be helpful, but not properly thought through, perhaps.

Mark