How to Enable Selection Checkboxes in File Explorer Windows 10

Do you have any idea how to show or remove checkboxes in File Explorer?

If not, youve come to the right place.

This paper onMiniToolshows you a couple of feasible ways to enable selection checkboxes in File Explorer.

But some users reported that theycannot select multiple filesby using these key combinations.

Fortunately, you’re able to tick multiple files with the help of File Explorer checkboxes.

It is a powerful feature that allows you to tick files with just one click.

However, File Explorer checkboxes are not enabled in Windows 10 by default.

So, now you could see how to enable selection checkboxes in File Explorer.

How to Enable File Explorer Checkboxes in Windows 10

Way 1.

For example, you candelete files older than a specific dateby using the View feature from the Ribbon menu.

Now you’ve got the option to enable selection checkboxes from the Ribbon.

First, pressWindows + Ekey combinations to open File Explorer.

This post explains how to stop Windows 10 from deleting files automatically and recover deleted data.

Way 2. now lets see how to turn on checkboxes.

In File Explorer, clickView>Options.

Move on to theViewtab, then scroll down to checkUse check boxes to select items.

Finally, click theOKbutton to store your changes.

PressWindows + Rkey combinations to open Run.

In the Run window, typeregeditand pressEnter.

ClickYesin the User Account Control window.

In the top address bar, input the following location and pressEnter:

Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced

Step 4.

In the right panel, double-clickAutoCheckSelect.

Then in the new window, change the value data to1and clickOK.

However, this feature increases the possibility of data loss.

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Hope this article is beneficial for you.