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File extensions related to Trojans
Show file extensions
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Brief instructions: Display file extensions

Would you like to display file extensions, but do not know which settings you need to make? We'll show you:

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By default, the file extensions are not displayed in Windows. A small change in the view settings is necessary for this. The change is not only clearer, but can also protect against Trojans. These instructions explain which settings you need to change:

File extensions related to Trojans

With e-mail Trojans, it is not uncommon for the recipient to be led to believe that a double file extension is a harmless attachment. A file with a PDF symbol and a .pdf extension can quickly become an EXE file with viruses. Here, too, it helps to display the file extensions. In this way, you can see immediately what the correct file extension is and you won't be fooled by the trojan sender..

Show file extensions

Follow our step-by-step instructions or take a look at the brief instructions .

1st step:

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Open the Explorer via the corresponding symbol in the system tray. If this is not pinned to the taskbar, you can find and open the Explorer using the search function .

2nd step:

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Click on the " View " tab at the top .

3rd step:

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Check the box next to " File name extensions ". The extensions are now displayed behind each file.

Brief instructions: Display file extensions

  1. Open the Explorer on your desktop.
  2. In the tab, click on " View ".
  3. Check the box next to " File name extensions ".

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