CS4 tif files

When saving tiff files in CS4, how can I have file names automatically created with ".tif" extension.  Currently they are saved as non specific file types unless I include, or later add, ".tif" every time.

fde examiner wrote:
…but there is no such option (Append File Extension).  Perhaps we have a faulty program/corrupted file?…
OK, I just made a screen shot of the pertinent CS4 preferences on my Mac for you.  You can't miss it now. 
fde examiner wrote:
…Perhaps we have a faulty program/corrupted file?
If you still don't see it, yes, you have major problems. 

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