Cannot change filename extensions any longer

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Cannot change filename extensions any longer

Hi,

this morning I encountered a strange problem:

In Finder, I cannot change the file name extensions any longer. When I hit enter and change e.g. Example.txt to Example.taskpapertheme, it will automatically be renamed to Example.taskpapertheme.txt as soon as I hit enter. I _can_ rename it via the Get Info-pane, on the other hand. I tried it in the Applications folder too, and it will always add the "correct" extension to the one I chose instead of just asking me whether I really want to do this.

Then again, I just renamed an .taskpapertheme file to .txt, and it worked. I could even reverse this, so the problem seems to be limited to some files.

I have no idea what to do, so I'd really appreciate your help!

Kind regards,

krml

Posted on Apr 20, 2011 11:09 PM

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Answer 1

kingkaramel Author

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Apr 20, 2011 11:19 PM in response to kewal.wb

Thank you, but unfortunately that didn't help.

I know about extensions and file types, but normally OS X will let me change it if I really want to do it, even if it's stupid like renaming .app to .txt.

The problem is, that OS X doesn't ask me any longer, but automatically adds the previous externsion to the filename after the extension I need to make some program recognize it. In my example, the theme files for TaskPaper are plain text files, but only load if they are named .taskpapertheme - unfortunately I cannot rename it in Finder as it will always add .txt when I finish editing the filename.

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kewal.wb

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Apr 20, 2011 11:28 PM in response to kingkaramel

OK try this:

goto "finder" > "preferences" > "Advanced" tab

here try checking the checkbox n rename,

if still the problem persists then uncheck it n try renaming.

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kewal.wb

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Apr 20, 2011 11:14 PM in response to kingkaramel

You may find some help here: http://www.fileinfo.com/help/change-file-extension.html

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Answer 4

Apr 20, 2011 11:34 PM in response to kingkaramel

Go to Finder preferences-> Advanced tab and then uncheck the box

"Show all filename extensions".

If that box is checked it will always add the default extension behind any name you give it.

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Answer 5

kingkaramel Author

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Apr 21, 2011 12:12 AM in response to kingkaramel

Argh, how emberassing... The option to ask before renaming was really unchecked. Don't know when I did this after all these years... Sometimes the solution is too obvious.

Thanks!

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