Windows 10: Why can't I assign Notepad++ to TXT files?

Discus and support Why can't I assign Notepad++ to TXT files? in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I prefer Notepad++ to standard Notepad but I cannot select it as default app for TXT files. I am using Windows 10 (the very latest). How can I make... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Vagulus, Sep 3, 2019.

  1. Vagulus Win User

    Why can't I assign Notepad++ to TXT files?


    I prefer Notepad++ to standard Notepad but I cannot select it as default app for TXT files.

    I am using Windows 10 (the very latest).


    How can I make that selection?


    Thanks

    :)
     
    Vagulus, Sep 3, 2019
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  2. varxtis Win User

    Drag and Drop txt to Notepad won't work


    Normally, if I have notepad open, I would be able to click and drag an appropriate file into notepad, like a txt file, and it would open in notepad. Now, when I click and drag files into notepad, nothing happens.
    Any Suggestions.
     
    varxtis, Sep 3, 2019
    #2
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    I used to have recent notepad files listed under "Most Used" in the Start menu. How can I restore desired files to the "Most Used" position, or how can I create a desktop icon for a specific Notepad txt file?
     
    KeithCarley, Sep 3, 2019
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  4. Why can't I assign Notepad++ to TXT files?

    Notepad - Cant drag and drop to open txt

    Normally, if I have notepad open, I would be able to click and drag an appropriate file into notepad, like a txt file, and it would open in notepad. Now, when I click and drag files into notepad, nothing happens.

    Any Suggestions
     
    VarxtisFoh, Sep 3, 2019
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