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  1. How do you remove the “Opens With” current option? The notepad logo makes me get confused...

    /u/Cool_Anonymous, Nov 9, 2020
    #1
  2. John DeV Win User

    Can't Open NotePad

    Hello robinkushal,

    I'm John an Independent Advisor and a Microsoft user like you. I want to apologize if you encountered this issue. I understand you have a problem with notepad missing.

    What is your current Windows version? Press Start then search Settings, select System then About.

    Kindly try to reinstall Notepad

    Press Start then search Manage optional features

    Check if Notepad is on the list, Click Uninstall

    Close Settings

    Press Start then search Manage optional features

    Click Add a feature then select notepad on the list

    Put a check then Click Install

    Open again Notepad

    Press WIN+R to open Run

    Type: notepad then hit Enter

    Navigate to this location then check notepad on the list

    C:\WINDOWS\system32

    I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any further concerns.

    Sincerely



    Independent Advisor
     
    John DeV, Nov 9, 2020
    #2
  3. How to make: Notepad can open its window maximized when each time launched?

    Hello,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

    I appreciate your efforts in trying to make changes in Windows 10 for the Notepad.

    I suggest you to follow the below steps and check if it helps you.

    • Press Start and type Notepad.
    • Right click on it and select Open file location.
    • Again right click on Notepad and select properties.
    • Under Shortcut Tab in the Run select
      Maximized
      and click apply and Ok.
    After performing the above right click and select Pin to Start
    menu and check opening from the Start menu and check if it helps.

    You may also pin to taskbar and open the notepad from taskbar
    and check if the issue persists.

    Hope it helps. Keep us posted to help you better.
     
    Sachin Venkatesh, Nov 9, 2020
    #3
  4. Louie_101 Win User

    How do you remove the “Opens With” current option? The notepad logo makes me get confused...

    Notepad won't open in Windows 10

    Hi Oliver,

    I'm Louie, a Microsoft Community member and a fellow Windows 10 user like you. Hope you're doing well and safe there.

    I would suggest you to uninstall Notepad and reinstall it.

    To uninstall Nopetad follow the steps below:

    Press Win+I to open the Settings.

    Go to Apps > Apps & Features.

    In the right pane, click on ‘Optional Features’

    Type Notepad in the search box and click on Uninstall.

    If you have uninstalled the Notepad application and now want it back, you can easily reinstall it in a few simple steps.

    Open Settings and go to Apps & Features

    In the right pane, click on Optional Features.

    Click on Add a Feature

    Type Notepad in the search bar or scroll down to find it.

    Click on Notepad and Install.

    Try to launch Notepad and see if it works.

    Hope this helps.

    Sincerely,

    Louie.
     
    Louie_101, Nov 9, 2020
    #4
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