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This is a fix. \n\nBug also mentioned here: http://www.askvg.com/windows-8-bug-report/. Video of the bug: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhLLF5B6VMA\n\n| **Before the fix:**   | **After the fix:** |\n|--------------------- |------------------|\n| ![Before the fix](screenshots/before-fix.gif) | ![Before the fix](screenshots/after-fix.gif) |\n\n\n## Installation Instructions\n\nThere are two ways to install and set this up to boot with Windows. Once running, you should see the AutoHotkey icon ![AutoHotkey System Tray Icon](screenshots/autohotkey-tray.png) running in your system tray in the bottom right corner of your screen.\n\n**Simple:**\n\n* Download [windows-explorer-context-bug.exe](https://github.com/patricknelson/windows-explorer-context-bug/raw/master/windows-explorer-context-bug.exe) to your computer.\n* Double click `windows-explorer-context-bug.exe` to run the fix.\n\n**From Source:**\n\nIf you prefer to be safer and also have the ability to tinker with the code, you can also run from source. This only requires that you already have [AutoHotkey](http://www.autohotkey.com/) installed. \n\n* Download and install AutoHotkey from [http://www.autohotkey.com/](http://www.autohotkey.com/).\n* Right click [windows-explorer-context-bug.ahk](https://github.com/patricknelson/windows-explorer-context-bug/raw/master/windows-explorer-context-bug.ahk) and select \"Save link as...\" to download.\n* Double click `windows-explorer-context-bug.ahk` to run the fix. \n\n\n**Run at Startup (Optional):**\n\nTo ensure this works every time you start your computer, you'll need to perform a few extra steps:\n\n  * Press the Windows Key + R to open the \"Run\" dialog.\n  * Type (or paste) the following and click OK. This should open the windows \"Startup\" folder: `shell:startup`\n  * Right click the downloaded `.exe` or `.ahk` file and select \"Copy\".\n  * Right click inside the \"Startup\" folder and select \"Paste shortcut\".\n","project_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2Fpatricknelson%2Fwindows-explorer-context-bug","html_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/projects/github.com%2Fpatricknelson%2Fwindows-explorer-context-bug","lists_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2Fpatricknelson%2Fwindows-explorer-context-bug/lists"}