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From: Sad and 70 Sad and on 25 Sep 2009 17:06
When I select several photos to delete my computer sometimes copies them
simultaneously. Other times it deletes some without doing this. I now have
about 80 copies of some photos as well as copies of copies, even though I
have only tried to delete them. I don't know how to stop the copying
procedure. Please help. I've tried both sending them to the Recycle Bin and
deleting them permanently, but I all I are additional copies of what I've
tried to delete.
From: John Inzer on 25 Sep 2009 18:03
Sad and 70 wrote:
> When I select several photos to delete my computer sometimes copies
> them simultaneously. Other times it deletes some without doing this.
> I now have about 80 copies of some photos as well as copies of
> copies, even though I have only tried to delete them. I don't know
> how to stop the copying procedure. Please help. I've tried both
> sending them to the Recycle Bin and deleting them permanently, but I
> all I are additional copies of what I've tried to delete.
=========================================
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...releasing the mouse button 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. To adjust for single click...
Open a folder and go to...Tools / Folder
Options / General tab...tick..."Single Click
To Open An Item" / Apply / OK.

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".

How to search for and delete unwanted "copies"
of your image files.

Open the folder that the images are saved in and
left click the "Search" button on your toolbar.

(If you are viewing the files from within an editing
program and do not know where the folder is...right
click one of the image files and from the menu...
choose...Properties. The path to the folder will be
on the "General" tab at "Location".)

In the search pane...select..."All files and folders"

In the "All or part of the file name" field...enter...

copy of

Now...left click the "Search" button.

When the search is complete...go to...Edit / Select All...

Then go to...File / Delete.

You will see a dialog box asking you if you are sure
you wish to delete the files...click Yes.

Now...left click the "Back" button on your toolbar.

Now the remaining files should be your originals.

If you deleted the wrong files...recover them from
your recycle bin now.

==

Here's how to reproduce the unwanted
copying...

Hold your Ctrl key and select several files...

Place your pointer on the selected group
(still holding the ctrl key) and left click / drag
the group even just the slightest bit...now
release the mouse button.

--

J. Inzer MS-MVP
Digital Media Experience

Notice
This is not tech support
I am a volunteer

Solutions that work for
me may not work for you

Proceed at your own risk


From: Sad and 70 on 26 Sep 2009 11:04



"John Inzer" wrote:

> Sad and 70 wrote:
> > When I select several photos to delete my computer sometimes copies
> > them simultaneously. Other times it deletes some without doing this.
> > I now have about 80 copies of some photos as well as copies of
> > copies, even though I have only tried to delete them. I don't know
> > how to stop the copying procedure. Please help. I've tried both
> > sending them to the Recycle Bin and deleting them permanently, but I
> > all I are additional copies of what I've tried to delete.
> =========================================
> 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...releasing the mouse button 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. To adjust for single click...
> Open a folder and go to...Tools / Folder
> Options / General tab...tick..."Single Click
> To Open An Item" / Apply / OK.
>
> 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".
>
> How to search for and delete unwanted "copies"
> of your image files.
>
> Open the folder that the images are saved in and
> left click the "Search" button on your toolbar.
>
> (If you are viewing the files from within an editing
> program and do not know where the folder is...right
> click one of the image files and from the menu...
> choose...Properties. The path to the folder will be
> on the "General" tab at "Location".)
>
> In the search pane...select..."All files and folders"
>
> In the "All or part of the file name" field...enter...
>
> copy of
>
> Now...left click the "Search" button.
>
> When the search is complete...go to...Edit / Select All...
>
> Then go to...File / Delete.
>
> You will see a dialog box asking you if you are sure
> you wish to delete the files...click Yes.
>
> Now...left click the "Back" button on your toolbar.
>
> Now the remaining files should be your originals.
>
> If you deleted the wrong files...recover them from
> your recycle bin now.
>
> ==
>
> Here's how to reproduce the unwanted
> copying...
>
> Hold your Ctrl key and select several files...
>
> Place your pointer on the selected group
> (still holding the ctrl key) and left click / drag
> the group even just the slightest bit...now
> release the mouse button.
>
> --
>
> J. Inzer MS-MVP
> Digital Media Experience
>
> Notice
> This is not tech support
> I am a volunteer
>
> Solutions that work for
> me may not work for you
>
> Proceed at your own risk
>
>
> Thank you so much. I used the single click method you referred to and it worked perfectly. I had hundreds of photos and shortcuts to delete. I am new to working with photos on the computer and had no idea that something like this could happen.I am very appreciative for this type of service and it is the first time I've contacted this site. I didn't even know it existed. I am smiling for the first time in several days and am very grateful for your response. And i really am 70!
From: John Inzer on 26 Sep 2009 11:26
Sad and 70 wrote:
>> Thank you so much. I used the single click method you referred to
>> and it worked perfectly. I had hundreds of photos and shortcuts to
>> delete. I am new to working with photos on the computer and had no
>> idea that something like this could happen.I am very appreciative
>> for this type of service and it is the first time I've contacted
>> this site. I didn't even know it existed. I am smiling for the first
>> time in several days and am very grateful for your response. And i
>> really am 70!
==================================
You're welcome. Glad I was able to help.

Thanks for the update.

--

J. Inzer MS-MVP
Digital Media Experience

Notice
This is not tech support
I am a volunteer

Solutions that work for
me may not work for you

Proceed at your own risk


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