Colored text in "My Computer"

shaggy · #1 02-10-2004, 06:16 PM

I have a question about "My Computer". I think that is the correct term. When I go into "My Computer" and look through my folders and files, some of the file's text is colored blue, and some are black. I have never seen or noticed the text being blue before. Is this windows or an anti virus program trying to tell me something about the files? Are the blue files bad or something?

This is my first posting, let me know if I should include something else in my signature about my system, thanks.

polobunny · #2 02-10-2004, 10:24 PM

No , it only means they are compressed with NTFS technology. Nothing to worry about

shaggy · #3 02-11-2004, 05:58 PM

Thanks for the info!

ESALADUANE · #4 02-12-2004, 06:49 AM

Blue files names mean that they are compressed, green means they are encrypted. If you want to get rid of the blue color (make them all black) go to:

(right-click) My Computer > Explore > Tools > Folder Options > View and under "Advanced Settings" scroll to the second option from the bottom. Uncheck "Show Encrypted or compressed NTFS Files in Color".