GreetingCardPuzzles jigsaw puzzle email help

Question: Why do I need to change the file extension of your GreetingCardPuzzles puzzles before emailing them?

Many email providers, such as Gmail (Google), Yahoo, Hotmail and others, do not allow you to attach an "exe" or executable file to an email message. These email service providers will either return your email as undeliverable or will deliver the email without the file attached. Changing the file extension provides a work around for this email limitation.

Question: What is a file extension for and how do I rename it?

Windows uses the file extensions (the three letters at the end of a file name) to identify what type of file it is and what Windows has to do with it.

To rename a file extension in Windows is very easy. Once the GreetingCardPuzzles puzzle is downloaded and saved on your computer, locate it using Windows Explorer. Click the file with the right mouse button and select "Rename" from the context menu. Using your mouse, highlight only the "exe" portion at the end of the file name and replace "exe" with "puzzle" (but be sure to leave the "." (dot) in place). Hit "Enter" on your keyboard. A message will pop-up stating "If you change a file name extension, the file may become unusable. Are you sure you want to change this?", click Yes.

You can now attach the renamed GreetingCardPuzzles puzzle to your email and send it to your friends and family. Remember to tell the recipient to change the extension back to "exe".

Question: I don't see the ".exe" at the end of the GreetingCardPuzzles puzzle, what do I do now?

Depending on your installation of Windows, it may be set to hide the extension of many file types. If you do not see the extension after your file name, you need to change one of the Windows options.

All Windows versions:

Open your "My Computer"
- In the menu, select "Tools" and choose "Folder Options"
- In the Folder Options window, click the "View" tab
- In the "Advanced settings" window, scroll down the list until you see the
  entry "Hide extensions for known file types" Uncheck this check box
  Click on OK

For Windows Vista

The procedure is the same, however you may need to "show" the menu bar in Windows Explorer.
- Open your "My Computer"
- Click "Organize"
- Scroll down to "Layout"
- Click on "Menu Bar"
You can proceed following the steps outlined above for "All Windows versions"


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