Getting multiple copies when deleting

[Grandma]

I just transfered some photos from my digital camera into
the Pictures portion of My Documents and then tried to
download them again into a specific folder. They did not
go into the specific folder but downloaded in Pictures
again, making copies of the first download.

Now each time that I try to delete any of the pictures, I
get multiple copies of that photo. I cannot delete
without getting more multiple copies. HELP ME. My
computer is being taken over by multiple photos.

 

[John Inzer]

Maybe the following 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".