[XP] Changing file extensions when they're hidden

[xane]

I am sure someone told me a way round this but ...

When you choose "hide known file extensions" from the Explorer Folder options, you can't seem to rename a file extension using the regular rename function.

This is especially annoying when you need to create a new file, as the default is ".txt".

Anyone know if there is a quick way around it, other than changing the "hide known file extensions" option ?

 

[FatBusinessman]

Pop into a command prompt and do it the old-fashioned way?

 

[Will]

This has not been tested by myself in any way.