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[lesio]

Hi,
I have win XP
why names of some of my folders in "My Computer" are written in blue and
some in black color? does it have to do anything with sharing and
networking?

Lesio

 

[Curt Christianson]

Hi Lesio,

The ones in blue are compressed folders.

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Curt

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| Hi,
| I have win XP
| why names of some of my folders in "My Computer" are written in blue and
| some in black color? does it have to do anything with sharing and
| networking?
|
| Lesio
|
|

 

[JS]

Windows compresses files and folders (NTFS partition) that are not accessed
very often, explorer shows these files/folders in blue. The logic is
compressed files save disk space. Windows will un-compress these files when
they are needed.

Compression can be turned on or off on a folder by folder basis.
Just select a folder, right click and select Properties, General Tab,
Advanced Button.
In the Advanced Attributes window you will find the Compress options near
the bottom.
Check or Un-check the Compress contents option.

Also when in Explorer select: Tools, Folder Options, View, Advanced settings
to see options related to colors.

JS

 

[Bruce Chambers]

Hi,
I have win XP
why names of some of my folders in "My Computer" are written in blue and
some in black color? does it have to do anything with sharing and
networking?

Lesio

By design, WinXP automatically 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.


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Bruce Chambers

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