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Fix File Explorer Menu Appear Outside Screen Issue for Windows 11 24H2

Fix File Explorer Menu Appear Outside Screen Issue for Windows 11 24H2

Written By Anoop C Nair
Last Updated November 5, 2024
Posted In Windows 11
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Let’s discuss the issue with the File Explorer Menu Appear Outside Screen Issue for Windows 11 24H2. Windows 11 users have been affected by a problem in File Explorer since last month, which occurred after installing Windows 11 24H2.

As you know, Windows 11 24H2 is the last version of Windows 11, also known as Windows 11 2024 Update. This version provides new features and improvements, faster updates, and New AI tools for PCs. However, some issues also occur in this version.

With this version, File Explorer is improved with text labels for the context button on the right click. However, some strange behaviours can be seen in File Explorer, like the 3-dot menu (See More), which is unreadable when you use File Explorer on a full screen.

Have you ever noticed this issue on your Windows 11 24H2 PC? Most users are frustrated with this issue, which affects their activity. In this blog post, I will help you learn more about the Issue of the File Explorer Menu in Windows 11 24H2 | Appear Outside Screen.

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Fix File Explorer Menu Appear Outside Screen Issue for Windows 11 24H2 - Fig.1
Fix File Explorer Menu Appear Outside Screen Issue for Windows 11 24H2 – Fig.1

Fix File Explorer Menu Appear Outside Screen Issue for Windows 11 24H2

As mentioned above, File Explorer issues may cause users to behave strangely. The old alignment of File Explorer is very convenient for users as it provides more options. The 3 dots (See more) option helps users to access more options easily. However, the new change affects the user’s experience and daily activities.

See More Options Outside the File Explorer

Due to this bug in File Explorer, the 3 dot (See more) option extends beyond the display boundary. Users cannot see the See More option when the screen is in full-screen mode, and It is unreadable in File Explorer. See more options that gave you access to extra actions not shown directly on the toolbar.

Different options on the Context menu
Connecting to a media server
Adding a network location
Map Network drive
Disconnecting network drive
Select All
Select none
Invert Selection
Properties
Options
Fix File Explorer Menu Appear Outside Screen Issue for Windows 11 24H2 – Table.1

Display Scaling Issue for File Explorer

The screenshot below shows the many options on the context menu, which appear when you click the three-dot menu. The table above shows the options. Again, the “See more” menu could have different options depending on where you open it.

Fix File Explorer Menu Appear Outside Screen Issue for Windows 11 24H2 - Fig.2 - Creds to MS
Fix File Explorer Menu Appear Outside Screen Issue for Windows 11 24H2 – Fig.2 – Creds to MS

You have also noticed that the menu started appearing at the top of the screen instead of below the 3 dots. This happens all the time whether you use Explorer on full screen (maximized) or in windowed mode, but the menu is sometimes unreadable in File Explorer.

Fix File Explorer Menu Appear Outside Screen Issue for Windows 11 24H2 - Fig.3 - Creds to MS
Fix File Explorer Menu Appear Outside Screen Issue for Windows 11 24H2 – Fig.3 – Creds to MS

Workaround

File Explorer menu opening upwards off-screen is a widely reported bug in the Windows 11 24H2 update. Currently, there is no fix for that, but hopefully, the bug will be fixed in the November update, along with the other bugs in version 24H2 in that update.

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How can I bring down the ‘see more’ menu in Windows 11 file explorer? It’s going outside the display boundary.

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Anoop C Nair has been Microsoft MVP from 2015 onwards for ten consecutive years! He is a Workplace Solution Architect with more than 22+ years of experience in Workplace technologies. He is also a Blogger, Speaker, and Local User Group Community leader. His primary focus is on Device Management technologies like SCCM and Intune. He writes about technologies like Intune, SCCM, Windows, Cloud PC, Windows, Entra, Microsoft Security, Career, etc.

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Anoop C Nair is Workplace Technology solution architect with 25+ years of experience in global enterprise organizations such as JP Morgan, Capgemini, etc. Microsoft Certified Trainer. Microsoft MVP from 2015 onwards for consecutive 11+ years! He also conducts Intune and modern workplace tech training for enterprise organizations. He is Blogger, Speaker, and Founder of HTMD Community and HTMD Conference. His main focus is on Device Management technologies like Intune, Windows, Cloud PC. He writes about technologies like Intune, SCCM, Windows, Cloud PC, Windows, Entra, Microsoft Security.

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