Cannot select multiple files Windows 10?

This is one of the most common problem faced by many users when they are trying to select multiple files in a folder. It may happen due to various reasons. These are the most common ones.

Cannot select multiple files at the same time Windows

While we can select multiple files from the File Explorer, we cannot select multiple files at the same time using the default File Explorer interface. Instead, we will have to use one of the alternatives available to us. One such option is the Quick Access Folder. The Quick Access Folder allows us to group our frequently used files and folders into one location. This makes it extremely easy to quickly access these files.

How to select multiple files at the same time Windows

While picking multiple files by dragging them, move your mouse to the left of the first file to select other files which are between the first one. To select the last file, move your mouse to the right of the first file. To select all the files, press Ctrl+A on your keyboard.

Cannot select multiple files Windows

When you press Ctrl and click on a file to select it, it tries to select all other files within the same folder. However, if you press Ctrl and click one file, the other file will still be opened. If you want to select all the files of a folder, you will have to drag the folder to the desired location.

How to select multiple files Windows

In a regular Windows 10 desktop, it is possible to select multiple files by dragging them on the selection box (or hit Ctrl+A). If you want to select all the files in a folder, right click on the folder and choose “Select All” from the menu. You can use the arrow keys to navigate between the files you have selected. You can also use the Ctrl and Shift keys to select a range of files by starting to select one file and then holding down the Ctrl key