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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

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    Hi Lesio,

     

    The ones in blue are compressed folders.

     

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

    news:OpurjPFvHHA.2088@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...

    | 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

    |

    |

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    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

    news:OpurjPFvHHA.2088@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...

    > 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

    >

    >

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    lesio wrote:

    > 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

    >

    >

     

     

    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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    Bruce Chambers

     

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