Windows Explorer - File labels in Root Directory in yellow

[Guest]

I just copied a bunch of data from an existing drive to a new one. When I
look at the copied data using Windows Explorer, all the file labels in the
root directory appear in yellow and are very hard to read. Normally all the
file labels in the root directory appear in black. Any idea what is causing
this? Doesn't matter what view I use; same situation in Thumbnails down to
Details.

Thanks.

 

[Wesley Vogel]

Are the files compressed or encrypted? Right click one of the yellow files
| Select Properties | Click the Advanced button |

The Compress contents to save disk space box will be checked if it's a
compressed file. The Encrypt contents to secure data box will be checked if
it's a compressed file.

You can use TweakUI to change the colors.

Open TweakUI
[+] Explorer
Colors
Next to the three options, Compressed files, Hot-tracking and Encrypted
files, click on the respective color to change how Explorer displays the
files. A color palette will pop up and you can make changes there.

Colors
[[This enables the changing of the colors of compressed files, hot tracking
and encrypted files. To enable color changing of compressed files, Explorer
must be configured to show compressed files in a different color.]]

Hot tracking is the color Explorer uses to display items as you hover over
them. Explorer must be in single click mode to see this.
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Encrypted files and Compressed files are listed here...
AltColor is Compressed files.
AltEncryptionColor is Encrypted files.

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer
Value Name: AltColor
Data Type: REG_BINARY
Value Data: 00 00 ff 00 (default)

Value Name: AltEncryptionColor
Data Type: REG_BINARY
Value Data: 00 80 40 00 (default)

Hot-tracking listed here...
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Colors
Value Name: HotTrackingColor
Data Type: REG_SZ
Value Data: 0 0 128 (default)

Or you can turn off the option to show files in different colors.

If this option is selected in Folder Options...
Start | Run | Type: control folders | Click OK |
View tab | Show encrypted or compressed NTFS files in color

[[Specifies that the names of files you compress or encrypt on NTFS drives
appear in a color when you view them in a folder window. This does not
apply to folders you compress using ZIP compression utilities.]]

Download TweakUI here >>>

Microsoft PowerToys for Windows XP
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/downloads/powertoys.asp

Tweak UI
This PowerToy gives you access to system settings that are not
exposed in the Windows XP default user interface, including
mouse settings, Explorer settings, taskbar settings, and more.

Version 2.10 requires Windows XP Service Pack 1 or Windows
Server 2003.

Tweak UI
TweakUI.exe
---

Tweak UI for Windows XP Guide
http://www.winxpsolution.com/Tweakuixppro.aspx


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Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

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[Guest]

Thanks for the suggestion but the files are neither compressed nor encrypted.
And it's only in the Root Directory for the drive that the yellow labels
appear. If I open any of the folders all the labels are correctly in black.
Can't figure this one out.

Are the files compressed or encrypted? Right click one of the yellow files
| Select Properties | Click the Advanced button |

The Compress contents to save disk space box will be checked if it's a
compressed file. The Encrypt contents to secure data box will be checked if
it's a compressed file.

You can use TweakUI to change the colors.

Open TweakUI
[+] Explorer
Colors
Next to the three options, Compressed files, Hot-tracking and Encrypted
files, click on the respective color to change how Explorer displays the
files. A color palette will pop up and you can make changes there.

Colors
[[This enables the changing of the colors of compressed files, hot tracking
and encrypted files. To enable color changing of compressed files, Explorer
must be configured to show compressed files in a different color.]]

Hot tracking is the color Explorer uses to display items as you hover over
them. Explorer must be in single click mode to see this.
-----

Encrypted files and Compressed files are listed here...
AltColor is Compressed files.
AltEncryptionColor is Encrypted files.

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer
Value Name: AltColor
Data Type: REG_BINARY
Value Data: 00 00 ff 00 (default)

Value Name: AltEncryptionColor
Data Type: REG_BINARY
Value Data: 00 80 40 00 (default)

Hot-tracking listed here...
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Colors
Value Name: HotTrackingColor
Data Type: REG_SZ
Value Data: 0 0 128 (default)

Or you can turn off the option to show files in different colors.

If this option is selected in Folder Options...
Start | Run | Type: control folders | Click OK |
View tab | Show encrypted or compressed NTFS files in color

[[Specifies that the names of files you compress or encrypt on NTFS drives
appear in a color when you view them in a folder window. This does not
apply to folders you compress using ZIP compression utilities.]]

Download TweakUI here >>>

Microsoft PowerToys for Windows XP
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/downloads/powertoys.asp

Tweak UI
This PowerToy gives you access to system settings that are not
exposed in the Windows XP default user interface, including
mouse settings, Explorer settings, taskbar settings, and more.

Version 2.10 requires Windows XP Service Pack 1 or Windows
Server 2003.

Tweak UI
TweakUI.exe
---

Tweak UI for Windows XP Guide
http://www.winxpsolution.com/Tweakuixppro.aspx


--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

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I just copied a bunch of data from an existing drive to a new one. When I
look at the copied data using Windows Explorer, all the file labels in the
root directory appear in yellow and are very hard to read. Normally all
the file labels in the root directory appear in black. Any idea what is
causing this? Doesn't matter what view I use; same situation in
Thumbnails down to Details.

Thanks.

 

[Keith Miller MVP]

Look for a desktop.ini file in the root directory & delete it. (It may be hidden/system, so set
explorer view options appropriately.)

 

[Guest]

That did it. Thank you very much for the help!

Look for a desktop.ini file in the root directory & delete it. (It may be hidden/system, so set
explorer view options appropriately.)


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Good Luck,

Keith
Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]

I just copied a bunch of data from an existing drive to a new one. When I
look at the copied data using Windows Explorer, all the file labels in the
root directory appear in yellow and are very hard to read. Normally all the
file labels in the root directory appear in black. Any idea what is causing
this? Doesn't matter what view I use; same situation in Thumbnails down to
Details.

Thanks.

 

[Kelly]

Great catch, Keith! )

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All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP/DTS&XP)

Taskbar Repair Tool
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm

Look for a desktop.ini file in the root directory & delete it. (It may be
hidden/system, so set
explorer view options appropriately.)


--
Good Luck,

Keith
Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]

I just copied a bunch of data from an existing drive to a new one. When
I
look at the copied data using Windows Explorer, all the file labels in
the
root directory appear in yellow and are very hard to read. Normally all
the
file labels in the root directory appear in black. Any idea what is
causing
this? Doesn't matter what view I use; same situation in Thumbnails down
to
Details.

Thanks.

 

[Keith Miller MVP]

You're welcome. Glad it's fixed.

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Good Luck,

Keith
Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]

That did it. Thank you very much for the help!

Look for a desktop.ini file in the root directory & delete it. (It may be hidden/system, so set
explorer view options appropriately.)


--
Good Luck,

Keith
Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]

I just copied a bunch of data from an existing drive to a new one. When I
look at the copied data using Windows Explorer, all the file labels in the
root directory appear in yellow and are very hard to read. Normally all the
file labels in the root directory appear in black. Any idea what is causing
this? Doesn't matter what view I use; same situation in Thumbnails down to
Details.

Thanks.

 

[Keith Miller MVP]

Thanks.

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Good Luck,

Keith
Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]

Great catch, Keith! )

--

All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP/DTS&XP)

Taskbar Repair Tool
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm

Look for a desktop.ini file in the root directory & delete it. (It may be
hidden/system, so set
explorer view options appropriately.)


--
Good Luck,

Keith
Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]

I just copied a bunch of data from an existing drive to a new one. When
I
look at the copied data using Windows Explorer, all the file labels in
the
root directory appear in yellow and are very hard to read. Normally all
the
file labels in the root directory appear in black. Any idea what is
causing
this? Doesn't matter what view I use; same situation in Thumbnails down
to
Details.

Thanks.