Microsoft KB Archive/934548

= You cannot use keyboard shortcuts to select more than one item in Windows Explorer after you install certain applications on a Windows Vista-based computer =

Article ID: 934548

Article Last Modified on 8/28/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Windows Vista Home Basic
 * Windows Vista Business
 * Windows Vista Enterprise
 * Windows Vista Home Premium
 * Windows Vista Ultimate
 * Windows Vista Starter
 * Windows Vista Enterprise 64-bit Edition
 * Windows Vista Home Basic 64-bit Edition
 * Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition
 * Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit Edition

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SYMPTOMS
On a Windows Vista-based computer, you cannot use keyboard shortcuts to select more than one item in Windows Explorer. For example, you cannot use the CTRL+A keyboard shortcut to select all the items in a Windows Explorer window. Also, you cannot select multiple items in a Windows Explorer window by holding the SHIFT key or the CTRL key while you click the items.



CAUSE
This problem occurs because certain applications add a key to the registry. The key prevents you from selecting multiple items in Windows Explorer.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, use the Reset Folders command. To use the Reset Folders command, follow these steps:
 * 1) In the Windows Explorer window where this issue occurs, click Organize, and then click Folder and Search Options.
 * 2) On the View tab, click Reset Folders.

Note You may have to repeat these steps if you experience this problem again. The applications that cause this problem may insert the key into the registry whenever they run.

Keywords: kbtshoot kbregistry kbprb kbexpertiseadvanced KB934548

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