Window Explorer Directory Name Color Codes

[windsurferLA]

In WinXP pro with SR-2, most of the names of the directories shown using
Windows explorer are in black font. A few are displayed with a blue
font. What is different about those with a blue font?

 

[Detlev Dreyer]

In WinXP pro with SR-2, most of the names of the directories shown
using Windows explorer are in black font. A few are displayed with a
blue font. What is different about those with a blue font?

"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.