Windows 10: Windows Notepad does not work on this device // Optional Features Notepad Download...

Discus and support Windows Notepad does not work on this device // Optional Features Notepad Download... in Microsoft Windows 10 Store to solve the problem; I uninstalled Notepad in order to supposedly install to the newest version of Notepad in the Microsoft Store. Unfortunately, I tried to install Notepad... Discussion in 'Microsoft Windows 10 Store' started by Kuro Kazuki, Oct 29, 2020.

  1. Windows Notepad does not work on this device // Optional Features Notepad Download...


    I uninstalled Notepad in order to supposedly install to the newest version of Notepad in the Microsoft Store. Unfortunately, I tried to install Notepad but it doesn't allow me. Whenever I hover over the "Install" button, it shows a stop sign saying I can't download it.

    I tried multiple solutions, one of the major are the following:

    1. Run SFC.exe /scannow
    2. Reset Microsoft Store
    3. Login in a different Microsoft Store
    4. Go add Notepad via Optional Features in Apps Settings

    5. Reboot/Restart of course
    6. Update to the latest windows
    7. Troubleshoot

    I am aware that one of the solutions is factory reset. I do not want a solution that has any way or form of deleting any data in my computer.

    :)
     
    Kuro Kazuki, Oct 29, 2020
    #1
  2. Asylum Win User

    Notepad Question

    Yea i picked that up last night.

    Works much better than regular notepad.
     
    Asylum, Oct 29, 2020
    #2
  3. Amol S. Win User
    notepad

    04sall is the name of the document that Notepad has opened. Usually Notepad is meant to open "text" or "source code" files, however it can open other types of files. Now relating back to your issue, the fact that 04sall does not have file format means
    that it used by a program or Windows, and could be quite large. This might have caused Notepad to freeze. You will have to force close Notepad, to do that please follow the following steps.

    Step 1: Press the buttons "Ctrl, alt, and delete" simultaneously. A list of options should come up. Click on Task Manager from the options that display. Note, if Task Manager is unable to open OR pressing the buttons "Ctrl, alt, and delete" simultaneously
    does not do anything, jump to Step 5.

    Step 2: In task manager select Notepad. Now click the "End Task" button. If a confirmation message comes up, then click "End Task" in the confirmation message. If Notepad closes then problem is solved. If Notepad does not close please repeat this step.
    If repeating this step after 5 times does not work, go on to Step 3.

    Step 3: Select Notepad on task manager, right click on the selected Notepad in Task Manager. A drop down menu should come up. Select "Go to Details". After doing this DO NOT click on anything yet. Go to step 4.

    Step 4: There should already be something highlighted, right click the highlighted object, a drop down menu should appear. Click "End Task" option from that menu. A prompt will come up, click the "End Process" option on the prompt. If Notepad closes then
    problem is solved. If Notepad does not close, please repeat this step. If repeating this step does not work, got to step 5.

    Step 5: Hard shutdown the computer, by pressing onto the power button. DO NOT LET GO OF the power button until the computer power indication sign has turned off. Now turn the computer back on. If the issue is gone, then problem is fixed. If "04sall-notepad"
    opens up again on startup, please reply back stating that.
     
    Amol S., Oct 29, 2020
    #3
  4. Louie_101 Win User

    Windows Notepad does not work on this device // Optional Features Notepad Download...

    Notepad won't open in Windows 10

    Hi Oliver,

    I'm Louie, a Microsoft Community member and a fellow Windows 10 user like you. Hope you're doing well and safe there.

    I would suggest you to uninstall Notepad and reinstall it.

    To uninstall Nopetad follow the steps below:

    Press Win+I to open the Settings.

    Go to Apps > Apps & Features.

    In the right pane, click on ‘Optional Features’

    Type Notepad in the search box and click on Uninstall.

    If you have uninstalled the Notepad application and now want it back, you can easily reinstall it in a few simple steps.

    Open Settings and go to Apps & Features

    In the right pane, click on Optional Features.

    Click on Add a Feature

    Type Notepad in the search bar or scroll down to find it.

    Click on Notepad and Install.

    Try to launch Notepad and see if it works.

    Hope this helps.

    Sincerely,

    Louie.
     
    Louie_101, Oct 29, 2020
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