How Do You Determine A File Type With A Missing Extension?
A file extension is a suffix applied to the name of a file that tells your computer what software is needed to open and read the file. In Windows operating systems, such as XP or Vista, a file extension is required. Without the extension, Windows becomes confused and produces an error. In many cases, this problem cannot be resolved. There are steps you can take to determine a file type that’s missing an extension in order to change the file name. Choose a search engine, such as Google. Log onto the Internet, bring up the search engine, and type in the exact name of the file. For instances, if the file is called “HelloWorld,” type in that name. Look through the options that the search engine presents. The best results will be listed first, so click on them, one at a time, and look for clues. You might find a forum where someone asks simply, “What is the file extension for HelloWorld?” Or another might ask what software will open “HelloWorld.doc.” Now you know one possible extension is d
