deleting photo file in my pictures

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When deleting a photo file, as it deletes it creates
multiple copies same time. I hold down the CTRL key and
click the images to be removed then click delete. Bingo
the panel jumps up asking do you really want to do this I
click yes and they are deleted but at the same time
another panel comes up generating copies of the deleted
images. What stops this unreqested coping and how can
the some 1500 image copies be deleted safely.
Thanks
 
ron said:
When deleting a photo file, as it deletes it creates
multiple copies same time. I hold down the CTRL key and
click the images to be removed then click delete. Bingo
the panel jumps up asking do you really want to do this I
click yes and they are deleted but at the same time
another panel comes up generating copies of the deleted
images. What stops this unreqested coping and how can
the some 1500 image copies be deleted safely.
Thanks
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Maybe the following info will help:

It happens occasionally to most anyone who
is trying to multiple select by holding the Ctrl
or Shift key while left clicking to select the
image files.

The copies are created when you fail to
completely release the mouse button before
you move the pointer to another file. If a group
of selected files is dragged...even the slightest
bit...the next mouse click will produce copies
of all the previously highlighted files.

It's somewhat easier if you have your Folder
Options set to Single Click...this way you can
select/deselect a file with just a mouse over
and you don't have to click. For multiples you
still have to hold...Ctrl or Shift.

No click...no drag...no copy...maybe that's
your solution.

If you wish to delete all the files in a folder
you could try the following:

Go to...Edit / Select All...or type...Ctrl / A...

With all files selected...go to...File / Delete...
or press your Delete key...or...right click the
group and choose "Delete".

--

John Inzer
Picture It! MVP
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Picture It! Support Center
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If you hold the control key and release the mouse button while dragging you
will get copies. To delete a file click the file once to select then Right
Click and Select Delete. To Delete Multiple files use the shift key if the
files are next to each other and use the control key only when you need to
select files that are not next to each other then after selecting Right
Click Select Delete.

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Paul Ballou
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