why are some file names blue instead of black?

[Jeremy Boggs]

Hi all,

Some of my filenames have turned blue instead of their
usual black font color...any particular (or important)
reason for this?

Thanks,
Jeremy

 

[Dave]

yes. very particular and obviously important or ms wouldn't have subtly
changed the color on you. those files are compressed.

 

[Jon Cosby]

Blue indicates the data is compressed. If you want to change this, go to the
properties of the file, then "Advanced" in the attributes, and you will see
a section for compressing or encrypting files.

 

[Bruce Chambers]

Greetings --

By design, WinXP compresses files that do not get used frequently,
and, if you've left the default settings intact, displays those files
in blue.

If you wish to change this behavior, in Windows Explorer, click
Tools > Folder Options > View > Advanced settings: Show encrypted or
compressed NTFS files in color.


Bruce Chambers
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[Alex Nichol]

Some of my filenames have turned blue instead of their
usual black font color...any particular (or important)
reason for this?

It indicates that they have been compressed using the NTFS file
compression. Typical examples are the $NTUNinstall. . . folders of
files needed should you want to uninstall a Hotfix. Compressed as being
not in regular use to save space