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File menu opening on wrong side? [Windows 10]

If you are using windows 10 and the file menu opens on the left side, here is a fix:


  1. Run (Win+R)
  2. paste the following: shell:::{80F3F1D5-FECA-45F3-BC32-752C152E456E}
  3. click "Other" tab
  4. choose "Left-handed"

Now the menu should open within the window:


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