[bobber]

For over a year I have been able to happily rename photos I have downloaded from my digital camera onto my computer. I would simply right-click on the image, e.g. IMAG0005.JPG and rename it to 'car'. No problem. Now when I do it I get the message that changing the name without adding the file extention (.JPG) will make the image unusable. I did it and yep, no longer is the picture visible. I renamed it to 'car.jpg' and it was ok. Never had I had to do that before. I recently installed Webshots software and wonder if that may be the culprit. Thanks for any help.!

 

[rextilleon]

Thats very strange. Where are you doint the renaming from--what program?

 

[bobber]

Hi. I am using Windows Explorer with Windows XP. Really strange...

 

[LONGHAIR]

If the extension is showing when you rename it, you need it there after you change the name.
Try hiding the extension like this:
Go to an image in explorer
Click tools > Floder options > View Tab
Put a check in the box labeled "Hide extensions for known file types"
Apply, Ok

Then try to rename a file and test

 

[bobber]

That worked! Problem solved!! Thank you so much LONGHAIR.

 

[LONGHAIR]

No problem.............I wish they were all that easy

 

[FuriouS_DS]

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