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
"lesio" <blm333@rcn.com> wrote in message
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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
>
>