Change the Color of Encrypted Files (Windows XP)

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Change the Color of Encrypted Files (Windows XP)
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When a file or folder is encrypted it is normally shown using a different color in Explorer. This setting defines which color to use.

Open your registry and find the key below.

Create a new Binary value, or modify the existing value called 'AltEncryptionColor' using the settings below.

Exit your registry, you may need to restart or log out of Windows for the change to take effect.


(Default)	REG_SZ	(value not set)
AltEncryptionColor	REG_BINARY	00 80 40 00


	HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer

Settings:

User Key: [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer]
Name: AltEncryptionColor
Type: REG_BINARY (Binary Value)
Value: RR GG BB 00 (default = 00 80 40 00)

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Disclaimer: Modifying the registry can cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. We cannot guarantee that problems resulting from modifications to the registry can be solved. Use the information provided at your own risk.

Last Modified: September 1, 2002

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