CS 82 Server-Side Web Programming

FAQ

Q1. How do I associate a program with a file type (or file extension) in Windows Explorer?
A. 1) select the file; 2) hold down Shift and right-click; 3) click Open With... 4) Choose the program you want; 5) check the checkbox.

Q2. How can I make Windows Explorer show the file extension?
A. To see the extensions in Windows Explorer select Options... on the View menu (in Windows 95). On the View tab, uncheck Hide MS-DOS file extensions for file types that are registered.

Q3. How can I save a file using Windows Notepad without it adding a .txt extension?
A. If there is no application associated with the file extension you specify, Notepad may add a .txt extension to your filename. To prevent this do one of the following:

In Windows Explorer, associate an application, e.g. Notepad, with the extension.
When saving your file in Notepad, set Save as type: to All Files (*.*).
When saving your file in Notepad, enclose the filename in double quotes.

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