Hold down the Ctrl key while you single click on files you want to delete to highlight them and then press Delete.
Tip: Don't try to do them all at once. Do 20 or so at a time in case they become un-highlighted so you don't have to start over.
Downloads folder- how to delete multiple unwanted files?
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I have foolishly amassed 429 items, some I want to keep and a load I want to clear.
Having this 429, a back up takes a longer time to do. Please, what is the best way to
sort this mess out. Thank you.
Nicholas Barnard 31.12.2014
Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Files, folders, and storage
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Anonymous
2014-12-31T19:07:15+00:00
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Anonymous
2015-01-20T14:25:15+00:00 Dear Bruce,
Your message of 15.01.2015.
This is the same answer you provided me with on December 31 2014.
Thank you.
All my regards. Nicholas 20.01.2015
What message of 15.01.2015? My last reply in this thread was December 31.
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Anonymous
2015-01-20T11:02:31+00:00 Dear Bruce,
Your message of 15.01.2015.
This is the same answer you provided me with on December 31 2014.
Thank you.
All my regards. Nicholas 20.01.2015
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Anonymous
2014-12-31T20:39:44+00:00 You're very welcome.
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Anonymous
2014-12-31T20:37:26+00:00 Dear Bruce,
Thank you for your super quick response. Yes this method works a treat, especially being able to multi--
delete. I will now work my way through the folder. Thank you again.
All my regards. Nicholas 31.12.2014