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CTRL Click causes copy
I have a problem with windows xp, and it has done the
same thing on several different computers. For example, if I go to my documents - my photos, and select several different photos using 'CTRL' and left mouse click, the computer will suddenly copy my selection within the same folder instead of just highlighting my selection. I therefore end up with 'copy of picture 1', 'copy of picture 2' etc. If I try again, sometimes it will work on 10 selections or so, and then the 11th will trigger the copy process. It is annoying to say the least, and as I mentioned, it has done this on many different machines. |
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CTRL Click causes copy
On Fri, 5 Dec 2003 13:32:49 -0800,
wrote: I have a problem with windows xp, and it has done the same thing on several different computers. For example, if I go to my documents - my photos, and select several different photos using 'CTRL' and left mouse click, the computer will suddenly copy my selection within the same folder instead of just highlighting my selection. I therefore end up with 'copy of picture 1', 'copy of picture 2' etc. If I try again, sometimes it will work on 10 selections or so, and then the 11th will trigger the copy process. It is annoying to say the least, and as I mentioned, it has done this on many different machines. Be careful not to move the mouse when clicking to select when the Ctrl key is engaged. Release the mouse button before releasing the key. If the key is still engaged when you move the mouse, it will be interpreted as a copy command. You could also try adjusting the sensitivity of your mouse so that the slightest movement during this operation is not misinterpreted. -- Sharon F MS MVP - Windows Shell/User |
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CTRL Click causes copy
Thanks, Sharon
I know the difference between the shift key function and the control key function, as mentioned in the first answer to my post. You have fixed my problem. With many files to select I have obviously been very quick, and what you described is exactly what I was doing. It will not happen in the future now that I know what I was doing wrong. Thanks-----Original Message----- On Fri, 5 Dec 2003 13:32:49 -0800, wrote: I have a problem with windows xp, and it has done the same thing on several different computers. For example, if I go to my documents - my photos, and select several different photos using 'CTRL' and left mouse click, the computer will suddenly copy my selection within the same folder instead of just highlighting my selection. I therefore end up with 'copy of picture 1', 'copy of picture 2' etc. If I try again, sometimes it will work on 10 selections or so, and then the 11th will trigger the copy process. It is annoying to say the least, and as I mentioned, it has done this on many different machines. Be careful not to move the mouse when clicking to select when the Ctrl key is engaged. Release the mouse button before releasing the key. If the key is still engaged when you move the mouse, it will be interpreted as a copy command. You could also try adjusting the sensitivity of your mouse so that the slightest movement during this operation is not misinterpreted. -- Sharon F MS MVP - Windows Shell/User . |
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CTRL Click causes copy
On Sun, 7 Dec 2003 09:33:04 -0800,
wrote: Thanks, Sharon I know the difference between the shift key function and the control key function, as mentioned in the first answer to my post. You have fixed my problem. With many files to select I have obviously been very quick, and what you described is exactly what I was doing. It will not happen in the future now that I know what I was doing wrong. Thanks You're welcome! This has been a common problem for many XP users so it's probably a combination of users going too fast (I've done it too) and some extra mouse sensitivity that appears with some mouse drivers in XP. -- Sharon F MS MVP - Windows Shell/User |
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