Colored File Names?

[Philip Papeman]

Hi Guys -

I've noticed that file names in Windows XP can have different colors; black,
blue, green, etc.

What's the significance?

Thanks.
Phil

 

[Detlev Dreyer]

I've noticed that file names in Windows XP can have different colors;
black, blue, green, etc.

What's the significance?

"Windows XP Professional Resource Kit" (excerpt)
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/reskit/c18621675.mspx

| Both encrypted and compressed files can be displayed with alternate
| colors in My Computer. Encrypted files are green, and compressed files
| are blue. Files and folders can either be encrypted or compressed, but
| they cannot be both encrypted and compressed.
|
| To display encrypted files in an alternate color
| 1. In My Computer, on the Tools menu, click Folder Options.
| 2. On the View tab, select the Show encrypted or compressed NTFS files
| in color check box, and click OK. All encrypted file and folder names
| are displayed in green.

 

[Philip Papeman]

Excellent. Thanks very much.

"Windows XP Professional Resource Kit" (excerpt)
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/reskit/c18621675.mspx

| Both encrypted and compressed files can be displayed with alternate
| colors in My Computer. Encrypted files are green, and compressed files
| are blue. Files and folders can either be encrypted or compressed, but
| they cannot be both encrypted and compressed.
|
| To display encrypted files in an alternate color
| 1. In My Computer, on the Tools menu, click Folder Options.
| 2. On the View tab, select the Show encrypted or compressed NTFS files
| in color check box, and click OK. All encrypted file and folder names
| are displayed in green.

 

[Detlev Dreyer]

Excellent. Thanks very much.

You're certainly welcome.