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FilterFilesWithUnknownExtensions

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The FilterFilesWithUnknownExtensions entry determines whether files with extensions that have not been registered will be filtered.

Summary

Type: REG_DWORD
Units: Boolean
Default: 1
Range: 0, 1

 

Remarks

Set the value of the FilterFilesWithUnknownExtensions entry to zero if only registered file types are to be filtered. Set the value to one if unregistered file types are also to be filtered.

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