Windows 10: Trying to use Word Pad

Hi, I haven't been able to use Microsoft WordPad not MS Word, since I bought my new computer Windows 10. I can open a new file. but when I try to save a Word Pad file, it prompts me to buy MS 365 or start a free trial. I thought it came automatically with the windows 10 without buying or downloading anything. If I do have to download it, what download should I use?

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After upgrading to Windows 10, unable to find Word pad.

Hi Bettie,

Thanks for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

We understand the inconvenience caused and we will try our best to resolve the issue.

To assist you better, I like to know; how exactly you are trying to access WordPad in your computer?

I suggest you to try searching for Word pad though the search box in the task bar of your computer and check if it helps.

Follow the below steps:

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  Type Word pad in the search area on the task bar.
  
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  Select the WordPad application.
  

You may also, place the WordPad in the task bar of your computer for further access. Just right click on the
WordPad and Select Pin to taskbar.

Hope it helps, reply to us with the status of your issue. We will be happy to assist you.

 

Short cut in changing Word Pad default to Word in Windows 10

Unaware of what the cause was, I get a Word Pad default every time I try to open my Word file.

Here is a few simple steps I did:

Right Click on Word Pad

Setting

Properties

General

Click om Word Pad and change to Word (Icon appears)

 

word pad

How do I change wordpad documents in readable word documents? I downloaded all my documents from my old computer and a lot of them were in word pad and I cannot read them. Just symbols. Can you send me step by step instructions on how to convert please?
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