I can't figure out how to show the extensions on files. Can you help?

Adam,
Double click to open up a folder and go to Tools -> Options on the menu bar of that window. Click on the view tab. Under the "Advanced Settings" uncheck the "Hide file extensions for known file types".

-David

Thanks, David. That worked.

Another question, why is my cursor not disappearing when I type? It's really annoying when I click on a field to edit, and then I have to move the mouse to see what I'm typing. Is this just the way Windows works, or is there a preference I can change for that?

Hi Adam,
Glad it worked out. Regarding your second question, there is a preference in XP you can turn on and off. Found under start -> control panel -> mouse. There should be a "pointer options" tab. In there, under visibility, you can "Hide pointer while typing." It should be enabled by default. I found that it take at least 3 letters to be type before the cursor actually hides. So, don't expect it to hide on the first key press. Hope that's specific enough to help you.

-David

I checked and it's on the default -- to hide. I guess I just didn't notice it or just moved the cursor away. Thanks for your help.