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This setting enables you to show the “.PIF” files extension. If you have a file for example “Work”, you can show the extension that it looks like “Work.pif”.
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Show PIF file extension.reg
The '.reg' file will show 'PIF' file extension.
Hide PIF file extension (Default).reg
The '.reg' file will hide 'PIF' file extension.
Registry Entry Details:
Steps ScreenShots:
Apply registry settings according below given steps of screenshots with related changes.
File extension of all the files on desktop are visible including ".pif" file
File extension of all the files on desktop are visible excluding ".pif" file
First, click the Start button, and select Run. In the resulting dialog box, type "regedit".
Finally, go to [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\piffile] key, right-click on the 'NeverShowExt' value and click on 'Delete'.
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