Want to change exe file name please?

Lady_K

I want to change the name of an exe file so I can send it over email is thereaway to do it? The exe is missing off the name part I could change but its called exe if I send it

kevinwj

right click on it,
select properties,
change the .exe.
apply,
ok.

GreenNotM

Perhaps show extensions for know files is turned off ??

In Windows Explorer - Right click on Start Button >> select Explore

Tools menu >> Folder Options >> View Tab >> Scroll Down and untick "Hide extensions for known file types"

If that is what you meant ???

Lady_K

I tried that and it is showing no options to change but this pc is win 98 though. I used to be able to change them but something must have changed

GreenNotM

Look for the same in file manager - or is that too far back ....:rotfl:

Or change it from a dos prompt window - you will see the full file name there.

Lady_K

GreenNotM wrote:

Perhaps show extensions for know files is turned off ??

In Windows Explorer - Right click on Start Button >> select Explore

Tools menu >> Folder Options >> View Tab >> Scroll Down and untick "Hide extensions for known file types"

If that is what you meant ???

Thanx yes thats the one, I must have changed it sometime or some safety program changed it for me. Its showing now so I can ty and change it to send by email

alanclose

copy it to the c:\ drive root

click on start and run and type cmd and hit ok

When the dos window appears type in CD C:\ and hit return

Then type rename xxxxx.exe to xxxx.aaa

then type exit and hit return

ianian99

or just zip it up with winzip or summit