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Blue Text Filenames?

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by Geordie, 2003/12/13.

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  1. 2003/12/13
    Geordie

    Geordie Inactive Thread Starter

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    Some of the filenames in my C drive are in blue text, whereas the rest are in black.

    I cant really add anything else as thats all thats happening and I dont know why!

    Anyone know why?

    Its just the odd filename for some reason. :confused:

    Cheers
     
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    PeteC

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    Geordie,

    Assuming your file system is NTFS they are encrypted or compressed (not zipped) files. To change go to Tools > Folder Options > View and uncheck 'Show encrypted ......... in colour'.
     
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    Geordie

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    Sorted nice and quickly. Thankya very much Pete!

    Although I didnt even press that in the first place! :confused:

    Problem over! Thanks!
     
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    PeteC

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    Show in colour is the default setting :)
     
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    Johanna

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    I use compressed files on my second partition for data storage, and I like the convenience of the blue file name designation. Ain't it wonderful how we can set things up according to our individual preference?

    Cheers from snowy Ohio!
    Johanna
     
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