Windows 10: When i try to select 2 files with shift every file between them get selected

Discus and support When i try to select 2 files with shift every file between them get selected in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; So i want to select 2 files 2 names but one is a folder second is a .rar file and every other file i have gets selected that are between them. I tried... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by konstantin godinov, Apr 10, 2023.

  1. KONSTANTIN GODINOV
    konstantin godinov Win User

    When i try to select 2 files with shift every file between them get selected


    So i want to select 2 files 2 names but one is a folder second is a .rar file and every other file i have gets selected that are between them. I tried reseting the folder and search options and restarting my computer but it doesnt work. Also i am on windows 10

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    konstantin godinov, Apr 10, 2023
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  2. UGCHELEUCE
    ugcheleuce Win User

    Shift for selecting multiple Files not working


    Sorry, I don't have this bug. I tested this and in my case the selection follow the expected pattern, i.e. shift-leftclick selects all files between this file and the file that I first selected. Are you sure you're using leftclick?
     
    ugcheleuce, Apr 10, 2023
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  3. SUNBODYJIM
    sunbodyjim Win User
    Shift for selecting multiple Files not working


    I had the same problem. I unchecked "Use check boxes to select items" and that restored the Shift Click file selection function. I did not have to reboot.


     
    sunbodyjim, Apr 10, 2023
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  4. JUPP STEEB
    jupp steeb Win User

    When i try to select 2 files with shift every file between them get selected

    Shift for selecting multiple Files not working


    First of all I would like to say how well laid out this forum is. Just joined and hope to find some solution to my problem.


    Windows 10 has many little problems, her are some with "Shift"!


    If I want to let's say select 10 Files in Windows File Manager and click on the first one, press Shift and click on the last one. (I used this method since windows 3.1)


    10 files are now selected, if I do this in Windows 3.1 to 7. Windows 10 ignores Shift and the click selects the last file and no other file is highlighted any more, the highlight just jumps to file 10!


    I even tried to switch on "Use check boxes to select items", rebooted and nothing had changed. Can not even get check boxes!


    When i try to select 2 files with shift every file between them get selected 50834d1485960147t-shift-selecting-multiple-files-not-working-file-explorer-options.jpg


    In your Forums Tutorials the is a section with File manger shortcuts which states:

    Shift with any arrow key:"Select more than one item in a window or on the desktop or select text within a document"

    No luck here either! Has any of you got an idea what is going wrong.
     
    jupp steeb, Apr 10, 2023
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