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Change the color of encrypted files
This tweak lets you change the color of encrypted files.
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Description:
When a file or folder is encrypted, it is normally shown in a different color in explorer. The user can define the color to use. For this, go to start > run menu, enter regedit and navigate to the registry path listed below. Now, create a binary value name altencryptioncolor, if the value does not exist, in the right panel. Right-click it and modify the data value to rr gg bb 00 (default = 00 80 40 00). Click ok and close the registry editor. Restart the system or logoff to see the effects.
Level: Recommended For Novice Users
Path: [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\] |
Location: Current User |
Value Name: AltEncryptionColor |
Data Type: REG_BINARY (Binary Value) |
Enabled Value: |
Disabled Value: |
Action Type: Add an Entry |
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First, click the 'Start' button, and select 'Run'. In the resulting dialog box, type "regedit". |
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Second, go to the <b>[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\]</b> key, right-click on the right pane and click on "New > Binary Value" to create a new Binary value called "AltEncryptionColor". |
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Third, right-click on the 'AltEncryptionColor' Binary value and click on "Modify". |
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Finally, enter the color code you want in the text box and click on 'OK'. |
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