Blue file names

G

Guest

I have noticed that some files are blue in color. What is the meaning of
this colored file?
 
R

Rick \Nutcase\ Rogers

Hi,

Just means they are compressed. No big deal, they can still be used this
way.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Associate Expert - WindowsXP Expert Zone

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
 
T

Tom Porterfield

I have noticed that some files are blue in color. What is the meaning of
this colored file?
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It means the file is compressed. You can turn the colors on and off by
select Tools, Folder Options and going to the View tab in Windows Explorer.
Scroll down in the Advanced settings and toggle the check on "Show
encrypted or compressed NTFS files in color."
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Tom Porterfield
MS-MVP Windows
http://support.telop.org

Please post all follow-ups to the newsgroup only.
 
G

Guest

Hi scientist
The blue color means that the file or folder or the hardrive has been
enabled for file compress that all nothing to worry about
 

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