Windows 10: Notepad being phased out; why?

Discus and support Notepad being phased out; why? in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I finally let Microsoft win and upgraded to Windows 11. When I tried to open Notepad, I got a message saying Notepad will be removed in the future.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by James Walker5, Mar 31, 2023.

  1. JAMES WALKER5
    James Walker5 Win User

    Notepad being phased out; why?


    I finally let Microsoft win and upgraded to Windows 11. When I tried to open Notepad, I got a message saying Notepad will be removed in the future. Notepad is an essential part of Windows and I still use it regularly; what kind of decision is this? Is Microsoft trying to bring back the dumb terminal architecture they so diligently forced out?Microsoft, please hear this, the direction you are heading is likely to cost you many customers.

    :)
     
    James Walker5, Mar 31, 2023
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  2. EESHWAR KUMAR
    Eeshwar Kumar Win User

    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, Mar 31, 2023
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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, Mar 31, 2023
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  4. BERTON
    Berton Win User

    Notepad being phased out; why?

    Notepad on Windows 7\

    Suggestion would be uninstall then new install on Win7. Maybe an older version would work better? A list, maybe Version 7?
    News | Notepad++
     
    Berton, Mar 31, 2023
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