School Computer Setup
There are some settings that students can apply to windows to make it work better for our classroom.
NOTE - NEVER alter or experiment with any settings other than the ones mentioned here - you might disable your computer's functionality
1. Make FILE EXTENSIONS viewable in Win7
Go to any File Window (ie DOCUMENTS)
Tap the ALT key
Go to TOOLS - FOLDER OPTIONS - VIEW
DESELECT "Hide Extensions for known file types" (near the bottom WITHOUT scrolling)
These changes will apply to any window on this particular computer for you from now on
Here's a Tutorial Video showing you the steps
2. Fix "FILE ASSOCIATIONS" defaults in Windows7
RIGHT mouseclick a file
Choose OPEN WITH
Locate the ideal program that you WANT to open the file with
Here's a Tutorial Video showing you the steps