After using Disk Cleanup Filenames turned Blue

Angie M. · External Since: Sep 25, 2006 Posts: 1

Hello,

In an attempt to free up some space on my computer, I used Programs,
Accessories, System Tools, Disk Cleanup. Now some of my files (in all
folders) are blue instad of black. Other file names remain black. Any
clues? Thanks

Malke · External Since: Nov 01, 2005 Posts: 7920

Angie M. wrote:

> Hello,
>
> In an attempt to free up some space on my computer, I used Programs,
> Accessories, System Tools, Disk Cleanup. Now some of my files (in all
> folders) are blue instad of black. Other file names remain black.
> Any
> clues? Thanks

The blue files have been compressed to save space as part of the cleanup
process. Nothing to worry about. If you don't like seeing the different
color, you can change that option from Folder Options>View.

Malke
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Ken Blake MVP · External Since: Feb 19, 2004 Posts: 7325

Angie M. wrote:

> In an attempt to free up some space on my computer, I used Programs,
> Accessories, System Tools, Disk Cleanup. Now some of my files (in all
> folders) are blue instad of black. Other file names remain black.
> Any clues? Thanks

When you did Disk Cleanup, you left the default to compress old files. The
blue files are compressed as a result of that choice you made.

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Baloo · External Since: Sep 29, 2006 Posts: 120

Angie M. wrote:

> In an attempt to free up some space on my computer, I used Programs,
> Accessories, System Tools, Disk Cleanup. Now some of my files (in all
> folders) are blue instad of black. Other file names remain black. Any
> clues? Thanks

Blue filenames mean the file is compressed. This was already asked and
answered recently: You might want to search newsgroups before posting to
make sure you're not asking a redundant question.

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Ken Blake MVP · External Since: Feb 19, 2004 Posts: 7325

Baloo wrote:

> Angie M. wrote:
>
>> In an attempt to free up some space on my computer, I used Programs,
>> Accessories, System Tools, Disk Cleanup. Now some of my files (in
>> all folders) are blue instad of black. Other file names remain
>> black. Any clues? Thanks
>
> Blue filenames mean the file is compressed. This was already asked
> and answered recently: You might want to search newsgroups before
> posting to make sure you're not asking a redundant question.

You might wan tto do the same before you answer such an old message. I and
Malke both answered Angie's question *five* days ago.

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jejship · External Since: Nov 05, 2009 Posts: 1

Angie - On 09/28/2009, Bob I wrote the following response which worked for me:

Go to Folder Options, View, and UNcheck the box labeled

"Show encrypted or compressed NTFS files in color."

"Angie M." wrote:

> Hello,
>
> In an attempt to free up some space on my computer, I used Programs,
> Accessories, System Tools, Disk Cleanup. Now some of my files (in all
> folders) are blue instad of black. Other file names remain black. Any
> clues? Thanks

Bob I · External Since: Jun 14, 2004 Posts: 8885

Please note that this only changes the displayed color of the font, not
the underlying compression or encryption that has been applied.

jejship wrote:

> Angie - On 09/28/2009, Bob I wrote the following response which worked for me:
>
> Go to Folder Options, View, and UNcheck the box labeled
>
> "Show encrypted or compressed NTFS files in color."
>
> "Angie M." wrote:
>
>
>>Hello,
>>
>>In an attempt to free up some space on my computer, I used Programs,
>>Accessories, System Tools, Disk Cleanup. Now some of my files (in all
>>folders) are blue instad of black. Other file names remain black. Any
>>clues? Thanks