Worst way to count the selected files in Windows XP

Hi

As we know there are so many ways to count the selected files in windows XP.The worst way is,
select the files which of you need and press delete,the popup will ask you the question like"do you want to delete these 10 files?" .from that you count the selected files in this case you have selected 10 files.then press no.

The best way is to see task bar that will give you the count of selected items.

Thanks,
Saravanan