I run XP with SP2. I can delete files in Windows Explorer by selecting them and deleting them one at a time. If I hold down <CTRL> and select multiple files, Explorer creates copies of the selected files in the current directory almost immediately. It is sometimes possible to select multiple files and delete them, but you must be VERY VERY QUICK ABOUT IT, or copies (and copies of copies) will be created. You will have more files than when you started deleting.

Has anyone else found a way to deal with this problem? If I change views (list, details, icons, etc.) inside explorer, will this fix it? Is there a registry setting that will fix it?

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Edited April 24, 200719 yr by saturndude

I'd say that is caused by your mouse, but that's just an assumption. Try using a different mouse.

Does this happen if you're only using the keyboard? Use the Arrow Keys to highlight the files, and press space to select.

I agree with the mouse idea. I move files around everyday and this happens to me occasionally. If you hold control, and then drag the mouse, even 1 pixel, it will create a copy of all the selected items. I do use that function to actually make copies of files also, although I have accidently filled up a drive by not being careful.