Duplication of files

[John]

Hi, I hope someone can help me ?

For some unknown reason when I search for files i.e
pictures, video etc. I seem to have either 2, 3.4 copies
of every image which instead of adding up to around 700
files the count reaches 3000+ !


Another problem is when I go to ctrl and select files to
delete, I find they immediately copy themselves within the
same folder and not until I select them individually can I
remove them.

How can I rid my computer of all this duplication which is
using up all my memory ?

Many Thank
John Godfrey

[Sharon F]

On Wed, 15 Oct 2003 11:25:48 -0700, John wrote:

> Hi, I hope someone can help me ?
>
> For some unknown reason when I search for files i.e
> pictures, video etc. I seem to have either 2, 3.4 copies
> of every image which instead of adding up to around 700
> files the count reaches 3000+ !
>
>
> Another problem is when I go to ctrl and select files to
> delete, I find they immediately copy themselves within the
> same folder and not until I select them individually can I
> remove them.
>
> How can I rid my computer of all this duplication which is
> using up all my memory ?
>
> Many Thank
> John Godfrey

Try adjusting the sensitivity for your mouse. When this happens it is
usually because the mouse is so sensitive that any variation of pressure
on the mouse button is read as a request to copy the selected files.

May also want to try dragging with the right mouse button instead of left.
A menu will appear when the files are dropped asking if you want a
move, a copy, a shortcut or if you want to cancel the operation.

--
Sharon F
MS MVP - Windows Shell/User