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

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