anon0918

"Ian Betts" wrote:

>
>
> "anon0918" <anon0918@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:1C94B350-569F-4292-BA0A-41258F5C72D7@microsoft.com...
> > XP would always show a file's "Product version" even if it was a file of
> > unknown format. I could go into Details view, add the Product Version
> > column,
> > and it would show up.
> >
> > Now in Vista, the "file version" won't show up unless I switch the file
> > extension to DLL, for example. Even if I right-click the file and go to
> > Properties, there's no version tab (again unless I switch the extension).
> >
> > We're always dealing with file versions in our business so this is very
> > important to be able to easily determine file versions.
> >
> > Even if I associate the file with a program, still nada.
> >
> In Explorer use the View button as a toggle to change views and in Details,
> right click in the header area and choose what detail you want shown
>
> --
> Ian

I know all about adding columns, as I already stated. The product versions
for specific files that have a "product version" set are not showing up in
that column. It shows up fine if I switch the extension to DLL for example.