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July 4th, 2006 01:00

Windows Explorer Displays Files In Two Colors: Why?

Hi all. In Windows Explorer, some files are shown in blue while others are in black. What is this trying to tell me?

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Posted July 4th, 2006 01:00

The files displayed in blue are compressed files.

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Posted July 4th, 2006 01:00

khaug

Blue denotes compressed files.

From: http://www.xvsxp.com/files/compressed.php

"XP has another method of compressing files on your system for the purpose of saving disk space. From a file or folder's contextual menu, select Properties > Advanced > Compress Contents to Save Disk Space. Files are compressed automatically, and will be denoted as such with a blue color. Files will decompress on-the-fly when you open them."
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Posted July 4th, 2006 02:00
Also note that the encrypted files are displayed in green color.