How to Change ".gif" to ".mp3" (or ".zip") for Windows

First, open the folder where your downloaded mp3s are:

Then, click on View, and go down to Options:

A box should open up, click on the tab labeled "View"

Unclick the box next to the phrase "Hide extensions," or something similar, click Apply, then OK::

You should now be able to see the file extensions for your files:

Right-click on a file, and chose "Rename":

Now, delete the part  that says .gif:

Write .mp3 (or .zip, which ever applys to the file you've downloaded) in it's place, and push "enter":

Click "Yes" if it asks if you're sure you wan to change the extension:

You should now be able to listen to (or unzip) the file you've renamed.

Happy listing!!

Back to the Mp3s!