Windows 10: Downloads Turning into Notepad

My Problem is that when I open my Downloads from chrome they turn into Notepad and a bunch of random codes


the Main thing im trying to download is Optifine for Minecraft

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How do I download a copy of Notepad?

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Notepad

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community. Appreciate your interest in using Windows 10.

I suggest you to follow the steps provided below:

• Open Task Manager. Here’s a tip: press CTRL+SHIFT+ESC.
• Click on Startup tab.
• Select Notepad from the list and click on Disable.

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Notepad issue- English turned into gibberish/unreadable symbols

Step 2: Windows Update

• Once again update through Windows Update
• Follow this steps:
  • Click on Windows Key
  • Click on Settings
  • Click on Update & Security
  • On left panel click on Windows Update
  • On right panel under Windows Update click on Check for Updates

Step 3: Scan your system

• Specially D Drive or Notepad folder or Perform Full Scan
  if possible
• Scan your system by Windows Defender(Recommended) or antivirus program

Step 4: Unreadable to English

• Open that Notepad file
• Select all Crtl +A(Its optional only in Notepad)
• On menu-bar click on Format menu, then Font...
• Font window will open
• Make it as shown below:
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Step 5: Please let us know

• Please let us know if the issue is Resolved or Not.
• Please feel free to communicate if you have stuck