Windows 10: Notepad gets stuck trying to open old files, have changed options to have it not do so...

Who the **** was the **** idiot that thought it was a good idea to do this? It will open the same goddam file multiple times as it gets stuck, when I try to reopen the file after killing the program. There is no option to stop doing it either, it's either open new window or new tab. It keeps trying to load a goddam file which doesn't **** exist anymore, I know it may seem I am irrationally angry, and to be fair I am. But I write this not because I expect a solution, but to highlight the idiocy of whomever added this "feature" How does what I assume is a **** team of people come to the conclusi

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Can't change default program to open files.

Hi,

I'm trying to change the default program for .dwg files from Autocad to Draftsight.

I already tried:

• right click > open with > choose another app > always use this app. The file opens in Draftsight without problems, but it still opens with Autocad the next time you double click a dwg file.
• settings > apps > default apps > choose default apps by file type. This also does not change the default method to Draftsight.

When I type assoc .dwg in command prompt, it shows ".dwg=DraftSight.Drawing"

I see some suggestions to try using the old interface through control panel, but it seems like control panel routes to the new interface.

I also tried changing the association for .txt files from notepad to notepad++ and it doesn't work either.

Any ideas?

Thanks.

 

Folder options when opening Notepad

How do I change the way folders & files are listed when I open Notepad? I do not want the details every time - simply a list with extensions, as I can get with File Explorer. Similarly, when I save a file from Notepad or Word.

 

Notepad getting stuck

Hi,

Kayece here, An Independent advisor and a user just like you. I will be happy to assist you today.

I understand that your notepad is not functioning properly after you have accidentally opened a notepad file. Please restart your device and see if the notepad is working again.

If you still have the same, I suggest repairing your Notepad app. Follow the steps below.

Press Win logo key + Q to open the search box and type Notepad> right-click Notepad at the top of the result list > App settings > Repair. Then restart your device.

If the issue still persists, please follow the steps again, and this time choose reset. After resetting, please restart your device again.

I hope this is helpful. If you have any additional questions, please let me know and I will gladly assist you.

Kayece

Stay Safe!