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  1. UPALISRIPALA
    upalisripala Win User

    my programs have become notepad i cannot open windows defender and cannot even reset my...


    my programs have become notepad i cannot open windows defender and cannot even reset my... 01166932-5c6e-466d-b3e5-7d73b0222d82?upload=true.jpg

    anyone know a solution

    :)
     
    upalisripala, Nov 17, 2020
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  2. ROHARASHRAJ™
    Roharashraj™ Win User

    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
     
    Roharashraj™, Nov 17, 2020
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  3. JCABEBE
    JCabebe Win User
    Notepad

    I followed your suggestion but wasn't able to find Notepad listed on the startup. There are some listed as program but don't know which ones it could be.
     
    JCabebe, Nov 17, 2020
    #3
  4. EESHWAR KUMAR
    Eeshwar Kumar Win User

    my programs have become notepad i cannot open windows defender and cannot even reset my...

    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.

    Hope the information is helpful. Feel free to write to us
    for any other assistance with Windows, we’ll be glad to assist you.
     
    Eeshwar Kumar, Nov 17, 2020
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