The ability to select multiple files at once using the Shift and/or Ctrl keys are a well know shortcut. The only problem is one mishap with your fingers can cause you to deselect all your items. To remedy this problem, Windows 7 offers you the ability to select multiple files at once with check boxes next to each file.

To enable this:

1. Open the Windows Explorer options (Control Panel > Folder Options).
2. Go to the View tab.
3. Select the option to use check boxes for selecting files.
4. Apply your changes.

Now whenever you need to pick a particular group of files, one wrong move doesn’t mean you have to start over.

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