Multiple File Selection using Checkboxes in Windows 7

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Today I will share a very useful trick to tweak the Multiple File Selection procedure in Windows 7. Whenever you need to select multiple files in Windows platform, you have to keep the [Ctrl] key pressed while as you click on different filenames. Isn't it?

But, how many times has it happened that you forgot to press the [Ctrl] key before selecting the other file & all of your previous selection was lost? It's very irritating I guess, & that too when dealing with large number of files.

So, now as a rescue, Windows 7 comes with Checkboxes which allows you to select multiple files without the need to hold down the [Ctrl] key everytime.

Just follow the simple steps
below to activate Checkboxes in Windows 7:

• Open Windows Explorer
• Click on Organise > Folder and search options.
• Now click on the View tab
• In the 'Advanced settings' section, check the option labeled 'Use checkboxes to select items'.
• Press Ok & it's done.

Note:- This tweak works only in Windows 7. One more reason to leave Windows XP.