Windows XP finename color change

[Olen R. Pearson]

I am running Windows XP Pro SP2. I have noticed that an increasing number
of filenames in Explorer have changed color to dark blue. Anyone know why
this is happening? Thanks.

 

[Gordon]

I am running Windows XP Pro SP2. I have noticed that an increasing number
of filenames in Explorer have changed color to dark blue. Anyone know why
this is happening? Thanks.

They are compressed.

 

[Synapse Syndrome]

I am running Windows XP Pro SP2. I have noticed that an increasing number
of filenames in Explorer have changed color to dark blue. Anyone know why
this is happening? Thanks.

Files with blue file names have been compressed.

You have most probably selected 'Compress old files' in the Disk Cleanup
tool.

ss.

 

[Bruce Chambers]

I am running Windows XP Pro SP2. I have noticed that an increasing number
of filenames in Explorer have changed color to dark blue. Anyone know why
this is happening? Thanks.

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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[Synapse Syndrome]

By design, WinXP automatically compresses files that do not get used
frequently

No it doesn't.

ss.