When you need to perform an action to multiple files, you can hold down the CTRL key and select the each individual file. An alternate method, if the files are in consecutive order, is to select the first file, hold down the SHIFT key and select the last file. Sounds easy enough? If you goof up though, you need to start all over.

Windows Vista makes it much easier to select multiple files because it lets you place check boxes next to files. To enable this feature, open Windows Explorer and select Folder Options from the Tools menu (If you do not see the Tools menu, press the ALT key). From the Folder Options window, select the View tab. Under the Advanced Settings, scroll down to the bottom of the list and select the Use Check Boxes To Select Items option. Click OK.

So how does this feature work? When you hold your mouse pointer over the files in Windows Explorer, a check box will momentarily appear. When you click a check box, it will remain beside the file indicating that it is selected.

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