💻 Software
What does a blue filename in Windows Explorer mean?
Fresh5 days ago
Mar 15, 202635554 viewsConfidence Score0%
0%
Problem
I am viewing a network share where some filenames are in blue instead of black. I am using Windows 7. This question mentions green filenames, which indicates encrypted file. What does a blue filename indicate?
Unverified for your environment
Select your OS to check compatibility.
1 Fix
Canonical Fix
Unverified Fix
New Fix – Awaiting Verification
Fix for: What does a blue filename in Windows Explorer mean?
Low Risk
It is blue because that means it is compressed with NTFS compression. As a note, although I am not sure why anyone would do this, this can be turned off by opening Computer, holding down the ALT key, and going to Tools>Folder Options>View and unchec…
Awaiting Verification
Be the first to verify this fix
Sign in to verify this fix