Windows 10: After Start Up, Notepad appears with a desktop file

I was recently researching a computer virus I might have. I downloaded a couple of virus checkers, Malwarebytes and HitMan Pro. I only installed the Malwarebytes. Since then, every time I boot the PC, Notepad appears with a file named "desktop". The file is located here:C:\program data\microsoft\windows\start menu\programs\start upThe commands are:[.ShellClassInfo] LocalizedResourceName=@%SystemRoot%\system32\shell32.dll,-21787I've scanned this file with antivirus software and malwarebytes and it doesn't show it being a problem. How do I stop it from appearing after I boot up the PC?Apprec

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Creating desktop icon for Notepad txt file

I used to have recent notepad files listed under "Most Used" in the Start menu. How can I restore desired files to the "Most Used" position, or how can I create a desktop icon for a specific Notepad txt file?

 

Notepad++ one instance per each virtual desktop

Here is the hack that may work for you.

1. Two Portable Notepad++ in two separate folders. (It may work with one NPP installation, but two separate Notepad++ seem to be cleaner approach. You may also not need Portable Notepad++, but it may be easier that way.)
   
2. Two or more virtual desktops
   

1. Open Notepad++ folder on the first Virtual Desktop.
   
2. Right click on Notepad++.exe to create a shortcut.
   
3. Right click on the newly created shortcut and go to its properties.
   
4. Add -multiInst in the target section. (The text is case-sensitive, and there is a space at the beginning.)
   
5. Click OK to close the properties.
   
6. Double click on the shortcut.
   
7. It should open the new instance of Notepad++ in that virtual desktop.
   
8. Now switch to another Virtual Desktop. Open its own Notepad++ folder. And follow steps 2-7.
   
9. To keep things organized, I kept two folders, VM1 and VM2 with the notepad++ folders in them. (VM being Virtual Machine)
   

• This would work as long as the Notepad++ window in a virtual machine was Active, i.e. you had touched it at least once.
  
• This is because when you open text file (or your source code files), it opens in the Last Active instance of Notepad++.
  
• I am assuming that you are not changing your virtual desktops very frequently, since that would nullify the actual purpose of virtual desktops.
  

• You can right click on GIF and open it in new tab to see the steps clearly.
  
• GIF shows steps on one virtual desktop, you need to replicate it on the other too.
  
  
  
  
  

I hope it is helpful. Thanks.

 

How do I save a notepad to the desktop?

Hi Michael. I'm Greg, an installation specialist and 8 year Windows MVP, here to help you.

You'd save the file to the Desktop if what you want to do is save a Notepad file to the Desktop location.

But if you want to save a shortcut to Notepad to the desktop, instead of simply right clicking it in the Apps list to Pin To Taskbar, then here's how:

Type Notepad in Start Search, right click result to Open File Location, right click on the Notepad file in the Explorer that opens and choose Send To: Desktop (shortcut).

I hope this helps. Feel free to ask back any questions and let us know how it goes. I will keep working with you until it's resolved.