Windows 10: Notepad Opens at Windows Startup

After I turn on my computer, After Windows starts, Notepad opens a file for editing.This behavior only recently started; I'm sure I did something to cause it but I don't know what. The file that is opened is in the root on the c: drive, and I don't recognize the contents. The name is RI.txt I know this isn't very useful.I've checked the "Startup" folder and there is nothing in it.I've checked the Registry as best I could, using advice from online and the application "Startup Control Panel" but could find nothing that starts Notepad.I am hoping to be pointed to a log that will clearly identif

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desktop - Notepad window openx when Windows 10 is stated?

Hi John,

To help resolve the issue regarding the opening of notepad during startup, we suggest that you open the startup items and check if it's added.

Follow these steps:

• Press Windows + X.
• Select Task Manager.
• If this is the first time you opened Task Manager, you'll get a compact list of running apps. Just select
  More details to open the full view.
• Once the full view is opened, click Startup tab.
• If Notepad is listed, right-click on
  Notepad then select disable.

Let us know the result.

 

Notepad open on startup


There you.

 

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.