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