Is it possible to select multiple files from a website application and then drag them to my desktop

John,

From the research I've done (I'm trying to do the opposite - drag multiple files into the browser for attachment to a record) it's not possible because the browser isn't "really" loading those files down to the client - it's basically saying to the client "I've got this thing here if you want it. Just click it to get it." and then you see the prompt for save/open or it's automagically opened in the browser if there's an appropriate helper/plugin/file handler.

Wish I had better comments...sorry.

Ric

You could try create a ecommerce approach. Have a web basket whereby users can select files and add them to their basket. Then they go to their basket and from there, you can code it to save all files to the desktop or wherever they specify.

the best approach I can think of for such a scenario is an FTP server.
Win 2k3: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/323384
Win XP: same as Win2k3

try ftp://ftp.microsoft.com and you'll see that you can browse their directories (you have control over which folders can be seen and which cannot) and download files. You'll even have the ability to allow them to upload files if you choose.