Getting the old version of Notepad on Windows 11

Anonymous
2022-03-22T11:56:12+00:00

Hello,

I am a blind user who frequently uses the Notepad application. On my Windows 11 laptop, I’m having difficulty to read the content and Braille. I can hear it with my screen reader, but I can’t read it properly. So, when I want to write code properly, I use my Windows 10 PC. Is there a way to have the old version of Notepad? If not, is there any alternative?

Regards,

Olivier

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Microsoft Store

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2022-10-14T13:11:34+00:00

This is tested and working, no uninstallation necessary.

Open Settings > Apps

In the center pane select Advanced app settings > App execution aliases

Toggle off Notepad

Then go to the old Notepad at C:\Windows\Notepad.exe and right click > Pin to the taskbar/Pin to start/Send to Desktop

Launch the old Notepad from the shortcut you just created

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Ramesh 181.9K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
2022-10-14T13:07:32+00:00

not working for me and I find no other wait to have the old windows 10 notepad.

Not sure what you tried. But check out this article.

How to Restore Old Classic Notepad in Windows 11

https://www.winhelponline.com/blog/restore-old-classic-notepad-windows/

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-11-10T06:12:52+00:00

    i did that but legacy notepad wont open :/

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-11-05T18:09:49+00:00

    That solution worked for me.

    Create a new txt file in C:\Windows, leave the .txt extension for now, edit and save, then remove .txt and let .bat

    Right click a txt file, Open with... , Browse my PC.., go to classic-notepad.bat, Always ...

    It works, though it gives a little banner on the upside

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  3. Anonymous
    2023-10-29T10:25:40+00:00

    Old notepad exists somewhere in your PC, since the new notepad is actually located somewhere in

    C:(your name)\ProgramData\WindowsApps.

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