Click on one of the files or folders you want to select. Hold down the control key (Ctrl). Click on files or folders that you want to select while holding the control key. Continue to Hold down the control key until you select all the files you want.
How do I select multiple folders at once?
Simply left-click your mouse button and drag it over the icon of your files or folders to select multiple options at once.
Why can't I select multiple folders?
Reset Folders Views in File Explorer
You might not be able to select multiple files because you've made some customizations to your Folder views in File Explorer, and all you have to do is reset it and restore the default view settings. Before resetting Folder views, be sure to create a system restore point.