--- title: "File Extensions (Windows)" --- {% include toc title="Table of Contents" %} ### Required Reading This is an add-on section for disabling Windows's default behavior of hiding file extensions. This will make it easier for you to find the referenced files in the rest of this guide. ### Instructions #### Windows 10 / 8.1 / 8 1. Launch File Explorer by opening any directory, such as your SD card directory 1. Click the "View" option on the ribbon menu 1. Check the box labeled "File name extensions"  {: .notice--info} #### Windows 7 1. Open the start menu by clicking on it or using the Windows key 1. Search for "Folder Options" and select the corresponding result  {: .notice--info} 1. Click the "View" option at the top of the Folder Options menu 1. Uncheck the box labeled "Hide extensions for known file types"  {: .notice--info} ### Return to [Get Started](get-started) {: .notice--primary}