Some folder and file names in BLUE font?

S

Steve

Can anyone tell me why some file and folder names are
shown in Blue when viewed in Windows Explorer?

Thanks
 
L

Larry Samuels

Blue font means the folder is compressed.
Green font means the folder is encrypted.

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S

Steve

Thanks for all your quick responses. I am new at XP and
really appreciate your help.
 

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