In order to avoid confusion regarding your saved files, you may want to configure Windows to show all common file extensions, such as .zip. This will help differentiate between different archives (and other files). You may also want to configure Windows to show you hidden files and folders. Both involve using the same Control Panel applet. Here are the steps:
- Open the View tab in Folder Options
- Click Start and open the Control Panel
- Windows 7: If you are in the Category view, click the drop down menu next to View by and choose either Large icons or Small icons
- Windows Vista or Windows XP: Switch to the Classic View if you are not already in this view
- Open Folder Options
- Click on the View tab at the top of the dialog box
- To see file extensions, uncheck Hide file extensions for known file types
- To see hidden files and folders, select Show hidden files, folders, and drives
- Click OK
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