.doc extension appears in Open box "Ron O'Brien" <castcall[ at ]ntlworld.com> 12/2/2008 2:53:12 PM This is strange.... switched on the PC today and for some reason when I go to open a document in Word (Office2003) or Works the document title appears together with the file extension (i.e. .doc .wps etc). Although not a big issue, it is nevertheless irritating and I can't see why it should suddenly start doing this, when I switched off last night I didn't get the extensions - how do I switch them off again? Thanks in advance -- Ron

Re: .doc extension appears in Open box "Graham Mayor" <gmayor[ at ]REMOVETHISmvps.org> 12/2/2008 3:05:32 PM Whether or not you hide then extensions for known file types, they are still required and it is probably a good idea to display them; however in this case it appears that the registry associations for these files may have been lost. First see how to re-register Word when problems crop up opening files http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/AppErrors/ReRegisterWord.htm and if that doesn't fix it select a document in Windows Explorer, right click and choose Open with... From the ensuing dialog select Word (winword.exe) and check the box to always open with this application. -- <>>< ><<> ><<> <>>< ><<> <>>< <>><<> Graham Mayor - Word MVP My web site www.gmayor.com Word MVP web site http://word.mvps.org <>>< ><<> ><<> <>>< ><<> <>>< <>><<> Ron O'Brien wrote: [Quoted Text] > This is strange.... switched on the PC today and for some reason when > I go to open a document in Word (Office2003) or Works the document > title appears together with the file extension (i.e. .doc .wps etc). > > Although not a big issue, it is nevertheless irritating and I can't > see why it should suddenly start doing this, when I switched off last > night I didn't get the extensions - how do I switch them off again? > > Thanks in advance

Re: .doc extension appears in Open box "Ron O'Brien" <castcall[ at ]ntlworld.com> 12/2/2008 3:28:17 PM Graham, I think you may have misinterpreted my problem (probably me not explaining it fully). Normally when I go to open a document I have previously created I would go to File \ open and the open dialogue box appears with just the file names in for example: Document01. Now however, when that dialogue box appears that file is shown as: Document01.doc It is the same with MS Works, only files appear with the .wps visible Ron "Graham Mayor" <gmayor[ at ]REMOVETHISmvps.org> wrote in message news:%23cV7t9IVJHA.4888[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... [Quoted Text] > Whether or not you hide then extensions for known file types, they are > still required and it is probably a good idea to display them; however in > this case it appears that the registry associations for these files may > have been lost. > > First see how to re-register Word when problems crop up opening files > http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/AppErrors/ReRegisterWord.htm and if that > doesn't fix it select a document in Windows Explorer, right click and > choose Open with... > > From the ensuing dialog select Word (winword.exe) and check the box to > always open with this application. > > -- > <>>< ><<> ><<> <>>< ><<> <>>< <>><<> > Graham Mayor - Word MVP > > My web site www.gmayor.com > Word MVP web site http://word.mvps.org > <>>< ><<> ><<> <>>< ><<> <>>< <>><<> > > > > Ron O'Brien wrote: >> This is strange.... switched on the PC today and for some reason when >> I go to open a document in Word (Office2003) or Works the document >> title appears together with the file extension (i.e. .doc .wps etc). >> >> Although not a big issue, it is nevertheless irritating and I can't >> see why it should suddenly start doing this, when I switched off last >> night I didn't get the extensions - how do I switch them off again? >> >> Thanks in advance > >

Re: .doc extension appears in Open box "Graham Mayor" <gmayor[ at ]REMOVETHISmvps.org> 12/2/2008 3:34:42 PM If you have Windows set to hide the extensions of known file types (the default setting) then normally Word documents being a known type would have their extensions hidden. If the registry association for Word documents has been lost, then the file types would no longer be 'known' file types and so the extensions would be displayed. My advice was to re-register Word so that the file type is again known to Windows. -- <>>< ><<> ><<> <>>< ><<> <>>< <>><<> Graham Mayor - Word MVP My web site www.gmayor.com Word MVP web site http://word.mvps.org <>>< ><<> ><<> <>>< ><<> <>>< <>><<> Ron O'Brien wrote: [Quoted Text] > Graham, > > I think you may have misinterpreted my problem (probably me not > explaining it fully). > > Normally when I go to open a document I have previously created I > would go to File \ open and the open dialogue box appears with just > the file names in for example: Document01. Now however, when that > dialogue box appears that file is shown as: Document01.doc It is the > same with MS Works, only files appear with the .wps visible > > Ron > > > > > "Graham Mayor" <gmayor[ at ]REMOVETHISmvps.org> wrote in message > news:%23cV7t9IVJHA.4888[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >> Whether or not you hide then extensions for known file types, they >> are still required and it is probably a good idea to display them; >> however in this case it appears that the registry associations for >> these files may have been lost. >> >> First see how to re-register Word when problems crop up opening files >> http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/AppErrors/ReRegisterWord.htm and if that >> doesn't fix it select a document in Windows Explorer, right click and >> choose Open with... >> >> From the ensuing dialog select Word (winword.exe) and check the box >> to always open with this application. >> >> -- >> <>>< ><<> ><<> <>>< ><<> <>>< <>><<> >> Graham Mayor - Word MVP >> >> My web site www.gmayor.com >> Word MVP web site http://word.mvps.org >> <>>< ><<> ><<> <>>< ><<> <>>< <>><<> >> >> >> >> Ron O'Brien wrote: >>> This is strange.... switched on the PC today and for some reason >>> when I go to open a document in Word (Office2003) or Works the >>> document title appears together with the file extension (i.e. .doc >>> .wps etc). Although not a big issue, it is nevertheless irritating and I >>> can't >>> see why it should suddenly start doing this, when I switched off >>> last night I didn't get the extensions - how do I switch them off >>> again? Thanks in advance

Re: .doc extension appears in Open box "Terry Farrell" <terryfarrell[ at ]msn.com> 12/2/2008 3:51:43 PM That is absolutely normal unless you enable the Hide File Extensions for Known File Types in Explorer. However, this is a security risk as it opens the door for a virus infection. You should not use that option and MS should remove it. -- Terry Farrell - MSWord MVP "Ron O'Brien" <castcall[ at ]ntlworld.com> wrote in message news:ujjWjKJVJHA.3584[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... [Quoted Text] > Graham, > > I think you may have misinterpreted my problem (probably me not explaining > it fully). > > Normally when I go to open a document I have previously created I would go > to File \ open and the open dialogue box appears with just the file names > in for example: Document01. Now however, when that dialogue box appears > that file is shown as: Document01.doc It is the same with MS Works, only > files appear with the .wps visible > > Ron

Re: .doc extension appears in Open box "Ron O'Brien" <castcall[ at ]ntlworld.com> 12/2/2008 4:02:10 PM That is what has happened, somehow between switching my PC off last night and turning it on again this morning the 'Hide File Extensions for Known File Types' became unticked!!! Sorry, are you saying that if I do hide file extensions, (i.e. tick that option) that creates a security issue? As I would have thought that hiding the extension would make it more difficult for a virus infection Ron "Terry Farrell" <terryfarrell[ at ]msn.com> wrote in message news:%23PE5cXJVJHA.1248[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... [Quoted Text] > That is absolutely normal unless you enable the Hide File Extensions for > Known File Types in Explorer. However, this is a security risk as it opens > the door for a virus infection. You should not use that option and MS > should remove it. > > -- > Terry Farrell - MSWord MVP > > "Ron O'Brien" <castcall[ at ]ntlworld.com> wrote in message > news:ujjWjKJVJHA.3584[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >> Graham, >> >> I think you may have misinterpreted my problem (probably me not >> explaining it fully). >> >> Normally when I go to open a document I have previously created I would >> go to File \ open and the open dialogue box appears with just the file >> names in for example: Document01. Now however, when that dialogue box >> appears that file is shown as: Document01.doc It is the same with MS >> Works, only files appear with the .wps visible >> >> Ron >

Re: .doc extension appears in Open box "Jay Freedman" <jay.freedman[ at ]verizon.net> 12/2/2008 5:03:28 PM Viruses, like other programs, have no trouble dealing with files whose extensions are hidden from view. It's people who have trouble with them. A virus can write a file named "ClickMe.doc.exe" on your disk and force it to display a document icon. If all you see is "ClickMe.doc" because you have the (real) extensions hidden, you're more likely to assume it's safe to double-click it, expecting a document to open. In that instant, whatever damage the virus writer intended is done. -- Regards, Jay Freedman Microsoft Word MVP FAQ: http://word.mvps.org Email cannot be acknowledged; please post all follow-ups to the newsgroup so all may benefit. Ron O'Brien wrote: [Quoted Text] > That is what has happened, somehow between switching my PC off last > night and turning it on again this morning the 'Hide File Extensions > for Known File Types' became unticked!!! > > Sorry, are you saying that if I do hide file extensions, (i.e. tick > that option) that creates a security issue? As I would have thought > that hiding the extension would make it more difficult for a virus > infection > Ron > > > "Terry Farrell" <terryfarrell[ at ]msn.com> wrote in message > news:%23PE5cXJVJHA.1248[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >> That is absolutely normal unless you enable the Hide File Extensions >> for Known File Types in Explorer. However, this is a security risk >> as it opens the door for a virus infection. You should not use that >> option and MS should remove it. >> >> -- >> Terry Farrell - MSWord MVP >> >> "Ron O'Brien" <castcall[ at ]ntlworld.com> wrote in message >> news:ujjWjKJVJHA.3584[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>> Graham, >>> >>> I think you may have misinterpreted my problem (probably me not >>> explaining it fully). >>> >>> Normally when I go to open a document I have previously created I >>> would go to File \ open and the open dialogue box appears with just >>> the file names in for example: Document01. Now however, when that >>> dialogue box appears that file is shown as: Document01.doc It is >>> the same with MS Works, only files appear with the .wps visible >>> >>> Ron

Re: .doc extension appears in Open box "Ron O'Brien" <castcall[ at ]ntlworld.com> 12/3/2008 11:44:24 AM Thanks for the explanation Jay. One really strange thing is this morning the thing happened again! All the file extensions are visible and the tick has gone from the 'Hide File Extensions for Known File Types' option. I've run a virus check and spyware/malware check no problems - just weird why all of a sudden this is happening Ron "Jay Freedman" <jay.freedman[ at ]verizon.net> wrote in message news:uta$m$JVJHA.2084[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... [Quoted Text] > Viruses, like other programs, have no trouble dealing with files whose > extensions are hidden from view. It's people who have trouble with them. A > virus can write a file named "ClickMe.doc.exe" on your disk and force it > to display a document icon. If all you see is "ClickMe.doc" because you > have the (real) extensions hidden, you're more likely to assume it's safe > to double-click it, expecting a document to open. In that instant, > whatever damage the virus writer intended is done. > > -- > Regards, > Jay Freedman > Microsoft Word MVP FAQ: http://word.mvps.org > Email cannot be acknowledged; please post all follow-ups to the newsgroup > so all may benefit. > > Ron O'Brien wrote: >> That is what has happened, somehow between switching my PC off last >> night and turning it on again this morning the 'Hide File Extensions >> for Known File Types' became unticked!!! >> >> Sorry, are you saying that if I do hide file extensions, (i.e. tick >> that option) that creates a security issue? As I would have thought >> that hiding the extension would make it more difficult for a virus >> infection >> Ron >> >> >> "Terry Farrell" <terryfarrell[ at ]msn.com> wrote in message >> news:%23PE5cXJVJHA.1248[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >>> That is absolutely normal unless you enable the Hide File Extensions >>> for Known File Types in Explorer. However, this is a security risk >>> as it opens the door for a virus infection. You should not use that >>> option and MS should remove it. >>> >>> -- >>> Terry Farrell - MSWord MVP >>> >>> "Ron O'Brien" <castcall[ at ]ntlworld.com> wrote in message >>> news:ujjWjKJVJHA.3584[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>>> Graham, >>>> >>>> I think you may have misinterpreted my problem (probably me not >>>> explaining it fully). >>>> >>>> Normally when I go to open a document I have previously created I >>>> would go to File \ open and the open dialogue box appears with just >>>> the file names in for example: Document01. Now however, when that >>>> dialogue box appears that file is shown as: Document01.doc It is >>>> the same with MS Works, only files appear with the .wps visible >>>> >>>> Ron > >

Re: .doc extension appears in Open box "Terry Farrell" <terryfarrell[ at ]msn.com> 12/3/2008 4:24:58 PM Far more likely a Windows Update removed. Terry "Ron O'Brien" <castcall[ at ]ntlworld.com> wrote in message news:ePUBAyTVJHA.5504[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... [Quoted Text] > Thanks for the explanation Jay. > > One really strange thing is this morning the thing happened again! All the > file extensions are visible and the tick has gone from the 'Hide File > Extensions for Known File Types' option. > I've run a virus check and spyware/malware check no problems - just weird > why all of a sudden this is happening > > Ron > > > > "Jay Freedman" <jay.freedman[ at ]verizon.net> wrote in message > news:uta$m$JVJHA.2084[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... >> Viruses, like other programs, have no trouble dealing with files whose >> extensions are hidden from view. It's people who have trouble with them. >> A virus can write a file named "ClickMe.doc.exe" on your disk and force >> it to display a document icon. If all you see is "ClickMe.doc" because >> you have the (real) extensions hidden, you're more likely to assume it's >> safe to double-click it, expecting a document to open. In that instant, >> whatever damage the virus writer intended is done. >> >> -- >> Regards, >> Jay Freedman >> Microsoft Word MVP FAQ: http://word.mvps.org >> Email cannot be acknowledged; please post all follow-ups to the newsgroup >> so all may benefit. >> >> Ron O'Brien wrote: >>> That is what has happened, somehow between switching my PC off last >>> night and turning it on again this morning the 'Hide File Extensions >>> for Known File Types' became unticked!!! >>> >>> Sorry, are you saying that if I do hide file extensions, (i.e. tick >>> that option) that creates a security issue? As I would have thought >>> that hiding the extension would make it more difficult for a virus >>> infection >>> Ron >>> >>> >>> "Terry Farrell" <terryfarrell[ at ]msn.com> wrote in message >>> news:%23PE5cXJVJHA.1248[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >>>> That is absolutely normal unless you enable the Hide File Extensions >>>> for Known File Types in Explorer. However, this is a security risk >>>> as it opens the door for a virus infection. You should not use that >>>> option and MS should remove it. >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Terry Farrell - MSWord MVP >>>> >>>> "Ron O'Brien" <castcall[ at ]ntlworld.com> wrote in message >>>> news:ujjWjKJVJHA.3584[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl... >>>>> Graham, >>>>> >>>>> I think you may have misinterpreted my problem (probably me not >>>>> explaining it fully). >>>>> >>>>> Normally when I go to open a document I have previously created I >>>>> would go to File \ open and the open dialogue box appears with just >>>>> the file names in for example: Document01. Now however, when that >>>>> dialogue box appears that file is shown as: Document01.doc It is >>>>> the same with MS Works, only files appear with the .wps visible >>>>> >>>>> Ron >> >> >

Re: .doc extension appears in Open box "Ron O'Brien" <castcall[ at ]ntlworld.com> 12/3/2008 5:57:29 PM Hmm I've not removed any Windows up-dates and I'm the only user of this PC. It just suddenly started happening Monday, I've not removed or installed anything. I've just re-booted the PC to see if the "Hide file extensions..." option becomes un-ticked again, but it hasn't so we'll have to see what happens again tomorrow morning - I like a bit of intrigue...ever since I started using Windows!!! :-) Ron "Terry Farrell" <terryfarrell[ at ]msn.com> wrote in message news:ecnKsOWVJHA.5520[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... [Quoted Text] > Far more likely a Windows Update removed. > > Terry > > "Ron O'Brien" <castcall[ at ]ntlworld.com> wrote in message > news:ePUBAyTVJHA.5504[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >> Thanks for the explanation Jay. >> >> One really strange thing is this morning the thing happened again! All >> the file extensions are visible and the tick has gone from the 'Hide File >> Extensions for Known File Types' option. >> I've run a virus check and spyware/malware check no problems - just weird >> why all of a sudden this is happening >> >> Ron >> >> >>

Re: .doc extension appears in Open box "Terry Farrell" <terryfarrell[ at ]msn.com> 12/4/2008 9:32:17 AM I didn't suggest that anything was removed as such but that an automatic Windows Update changed the setting. It is still a security risk hiding the extensions. Terry "Ron O'Brien" <castcall[ at ]ntlworld.com> wrote in message news:u5cLfCXVJHA.2084[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl... [Quoted Text] > Hmm I've not removed any Windows up-dates and I'm the only user of this > PC. It just suddenly started happening Monday, I've not removed or > installed anything. > > I've just re-booted the PC to see if the "Hide file extensions..." option > becomes un-ticked again, but it hasn't so we'll have to see what happens > again tomorrow morning - I like a bit of intrigue...ever since I started > using Windows!!! :-) > > Ron > > > "Terry Farrell" <terryfarrell[ at ]msn.com> wrote in message > news:ecnKsOWVJHA.5520[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >> Far more likely a Windows Update removed. >> >> Terry >> >> "Ron O'Brien" <castcall[ at ]ntlworld.com> wrote in message >> news:ePUBAyTVJHA.5504[ at ]TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl... >>> Thanks for the explanation Jay. >>> >>> One really strange thing is this morning the thing happened again! All >>> the file extensions are visible and the tick has gone from the 'Hide >>> File Extensions for Known File Types' option. >>> I've run a virus check and spyware/malware check no problems - just >>> weird why all of a sudden this is happening >>> >>> Ron >>> >>> >>> >