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Resolved Ctrl+click for multiple windows?

Discussion in 'Windows 7' started by Sduibek, 2011/12/04.

  1. 2011/12/04
    Sduibek

    Sduibek Inactive Thread Starter

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    In XP you could Ctrl+leftclick on multiple windows in the task bar, then from there close them.

    This doesn't work in Windows 7.

    Can it be enabled?
     
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    Flatiron2

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    Do you mean open more than one window from the Taskbar?

    After opening one window you can either Shift+left click on the same Icon or Ctrl+N.
     
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    wildfire

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    Either right click on the taskbar icon and select close or hover the mouse over it for a preview window where the close button is active.
     
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    Sduibek

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    I don't think that's the same as what i'm asking about... for example in XP if you have Grouping disabled, you can ctrl+click on four different windows in let's say Notepad, then right-click on any of them and select close, which closes all four. 7 doesn't do this. Selecting multiple is not possible using Ctrl.
     
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    wildfire

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    Right clicking offers a close all windows and hovering brings up a miniature window for each active one where the individual close buttons apply.
     
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    Sduibek

    Sduibek Inactive Thread Starter

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    Nope.
    Tried right clicking in various areas including the preview pane that comes up - not an option.
     
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    wildfire

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    I see what you mean, I missed the grouping disabled part. Sorry I cant help with this so I'll just get my coat.
     
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    Arie

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    That's the consequence of disabling grouping. Guess Microsoft didn't find in necessary to have that functionality carry over from Windows XP.
     
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    Miz

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    There's a small application called CloseAll that will add the functionality you want.

    It's free. If the above link doesn't work for you, Google it. It's widely available.
     
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    Sduibek

    Sduibek Inactive Thread Starter

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    Yep, that's Microsoft for ya... :/

    Awesomeawesomeawesome, thanks!
     
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