14 Jun
2007
14 Jun
'07
6:42 p.m.
Hi,
So, I suggest you turn "hide file
extensions" on afterwards....
Actually, I have to disagree with that statement *MOST STRONGLY*!
THE VERY FIRST THING YOU SHOULD DO AFTER INSTALLING WINDOWS (aside from
reformatting and installing a "real" OS) IS TO _TURN_OFF_ "Hide file
extensions", AND LEAVE IT OFF!!!!!!!!!
For years, one of the biggest security problems with Windows has been this
utterly ridiculous hiding of file extensions; more systems have been
infected with trojans and virii due to executable files masquerading as
simple text files etc than by almost any other method....
If you have file extensions showing, you can instantly see when a file isn't
what it claims to be.
THERE IS NO GOOD REASON *WHATSOEVER* FOR HAVING FILE EXTENSIONS HIDDEN!
TTFN - Pete.