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This tag covers issues and tips related to selecting multiple files in Windows, including problems with CTRL+click selection being cancelled, inability to select multiple files in certain programs or dialog boxes, and selection clearing when re-sorting. Users discuss workarounds and settings for file selection in Windows Explorer and third-party applications. Topics also include combining multiple document versions, playing split .TS files, and context menu behavior when many files are selected. The tag is relevant for Windows 7 and 10 users encountering selection difficulties in file management tasks.
  1. samugi

    Issue with selecting multiple files with CTRL

    Hello I'm new here and I hope I didn't post this in the wrong place. If so, I apologize! I've had a small, but annoying issue for a while now on my desktop PC. When I select multiple files while holding ctrl and using the mouse, my selection gets cancelled randomly if I hold CTRL too long. (~5...
    • samugi
    • Thread
    • ctrl key desktop file selection keyboard issues malfunction mouse functionality multiple files settings tecknet user experience
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Software
  2. Amnesiac

    How combine 2 versions of a document

    For a some months I have been dual-booting Windows 7 and 10, trying to make my mind up wether to move on to 10 or stay with 7. I am still vacillating...:hide: I have been keping two similar sets of data files (i.e. those files I generate, and add to/detract from, using mainly MSWord and...
  3. M

    Windows 7 Multiple TS file player

    I'm looking for a program that plays splitted show multiple .TS recorded files from TV on the pc as one file without merging it for real. Also i want this program to show the titles if is possible.
    • Marios
    • Thread
    • media software multiple files recording show titles split files streaming ts files video playback
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Software
  4. T

    Windows 7 Selecting Multiple Files in Windows 7 - Not Working in Certain Programs

    Alright so here's my problem: In Windows 7 I have no problem selecting multiple files in a normal folder for example. The problem is when using a program (such as Freestar AMR MP3 Converter) I cannot select multiple files at once. This can make using the program extremely tedious and...
    • tripemaster900
    • Thread
    • documents file management file selection freestar amr libraries view mp3 converter multiple files software issues user interface windows 7
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  5. T

    Windows 7 Multiple file selection problem

    Hi, I have, today, installed Win 7 on a new computer. I have been using XP until now. I have googled and searched through the forum for an answer to this problem but can't find anything. Either I am the only one that has it, or I am the only one that it bothers ;) Scenario: I have a folder...
    • thegoodguy
    • Thread
    • audio files computer setup file format file selection multiple files selection issue sort options user interface windows 7 windows xp
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  6. News

    Context menus are shortened when more than 15 files are selected

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    • News
    • Thread
    • context menu file management file selection microsoft support multiple files shortened menus user interface
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Knowledge Base (KB)
  7. J

    Windows 7 select multilple files in dialogue box

    Hello, I am trying to upload some pics to Google+. When the dialogue box pops us for me to select my pics, I am not allowed to select multiple files through any of the traditional methods I am used to, i.e. SHIFT, CTRL, etc. I am not very experienced with W7, so it's possible I may be missing...
    • jimsharp
    • Thread
    • dialog box file selection help request internet explorer multiple files traditions methods upload user experience w7 pro windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  8. K

    Windows 7 Select addon for windows explorer

    Sorry if this is not the appropriate place for this post, but it seems to be most proper. I was using kde desktop and there is one very helpful trick to select multiple files only with mouse - when the cursor is over an icon a circle with plus sign appear next to it if it is not selected, and...
    • kode
    • Thread
    • add-ons file explorer file management file selection kde linux mouse multiple files plugins user interface windows customization
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Desktop Customization
  9. P

    Windows 7 Issues Scanning Multiple Photos to Separate Files on HP ScanJet G4050 with Windows 7

    Cannot scan multiple photos to separate files in Windows 7 using an HP ScanJet G4050 scanner. That scanner has that capability, and under HP's drivers in XP and Vista will do just that. But the native Windows 7 driver seems not to support that function, and there is no separate HP driver for...
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