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Windows Tips: Select Files Fast, Show Extensions, Rename Setup Files

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December 8, 2010
Hassle-Free PC
Windows Explorer Tips: Select Files Fast, Show Extensions, Rename Setup Files
Select multiple files fast with a hidden Windows Explorer feature, show file extensions, and rename downloaded setup files. - Rick Broida, PCWorld
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