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Why can't I highlight multiple folders in file explorer? - fixed.

JohnB47
JohnB47 Posts: 2,685 Forumite
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edited 21 August 2022 at 11:19AM in Techie Stuff
I've tried searching for solutions to this. I've tried 'reset folders' and restarted without success. The only other solution seems to be to play around with the registry, which I'm reluctant to do. The job's not that important.

The problem is that I can't highlight more than one folder in win explorer (win 10), using either shift click or ctrl click. I always end up moving the highlight to the last folder clicked on.

I want to do this to copy a group of folders from my laptop to a spare drive.

Any thoughts?

Comments

  • shiraz99
    shiraz99 Posts: 1,841 Forumite
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    Where are you trying to select the folders? You need to click on the folders in the details pane on the right hand side, not the navigation pane on the left.
  • JohnB47
    JohnB47 Posts: 2,685 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Oh darnit, you're right. What a chump I am.

    I've changed the post header, so as not to waste others time.

    Thanks.
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