Renaming via Windows Explorer versus alternative Explorer

Discussion in 'other software & services' started by aigle, Sep 23, 2007.

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  1. aigle

    aigle Registered Member

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    Snapshot below will explain what I want. Is there a way in windows explorer that when I try to rename a file, file extension is not selected and only the file name is selected. It will save me from typing file extension as well, too lazy!:)

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  2. lodore

    lodore Registered Member

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    hello aigle,
    i to find that annoying.
    i just unhighlight it and highlight the file name only
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  3. sukarof

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    That is a nice feature, the only filemanager I´ve seen having it is freecommander.
     
  4. aigle

    aigle Registered Member

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    Not only. I see it with other too. It sems common.
    xplorer 2, Ultrexplorer and may be more.
     
  5. aigle

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    Ya, but still it,s annoying esp when I rename files too often.
     
  6. Texcritter

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    Hi

    There must be a way (I don't know how) as that's how it is done in Windows Vista
     
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    Texcritter Registered Member

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    Hi

    If you tick the box for Hide extensions for known file types in
    Control Panel/Folder Options/ View
    Your files will only show the name and not the extension, so when you edit it only the file name will be changed.
     
  8. aigle

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    I know that but I want to do it while seeing file extension at the same time.
     
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