Windows 10: Cannot save Notepad file to the same place, says that "You do not have permission to open...

I've been trying to edit a notepad thing for hours now but no matter what can never save it because of, well, what the title says. It's incredibly annoying and for some reason, I can't find a fix to it anywhere on the web. Any help would be appreciated.

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NotePad opens saved files minimized

Thank you that worked.
IMHO, I think Notepad in its natural state seems a little buggy when it won't
open saved txt files in full open mode.

 

NotePad opens saved files minimized

Open Notepad then paste:

cmd.exe /c start /max C:\Windows\system32\Notepad.exe %1

Save somewhere handy. Save As > Type = All Files. Name it notepad.cmd

Right click a notepad file. Choose "Open With" > tick "always use this app" then > "More Apps" "Choose another app on this PC"

Browse to the file.

 

Saved note in Notepad opens blank

Hi Thistlefur,

There could be a number of factors as to why you are experiencing issues with a file on your computer. One possible cause could be corrupted system files.

I'd like to know more about your concern. Kindly verify if you were able to open the file before after saving it. Is the issue specific to a particular notepad file? Have you made any changes to the computer prior to the issue?

Meanwhile, I suggest that you run the System File Checker and DISM tool to scan for any corrupted system files. Here's how:

1. On the Start menu, type Command Prompt. Right-click the result, and then select
   Run as administrator.
2. Copy or type each command followed by hitting Enter.
   
   dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth
   
   sfc /scannow
   
   

You can also restore the previous version of the notepad file. To do this, follow the steps below:

1. Right-click the notepad file and then select Properties.
   
2. Click the Previous Versions tab.
   
3. Under File versions, select a version you would like to restore. Click
   Open to check for the contents. If you're satisfied with the contents of the file, you can click
   Restore. You will be prompted to overwrite the existing file version that you have.

Let us know how it goes and we'll assist you further if needed.