Every time i open a txt file it opens recent txt files also

Anonymous
2023-09-05T09:31:43+00:00

So when I start my pc the first time I open any txt file it opens all the recent txt files I have opened like from the day before then after I close them all and try to open again any txt file it opens the txt file and the most recent txt file also. I noticed this bug after i updated my windows 11 I don't know if that is the problem just saying, any advice is welcome.

Edit : (sorry forgot to mention that i use the default Microsoft notepad)

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Anonymous
2023-09-05T15:21:47+00:00

Have you already checked the settings in notepad? If not please follow the steps below.

-Open Notepad.

-Click on the "File" menu.

-Select "Options" or "Settings" (depending on your Windows version).

-In the "Preferences" or "Startup" tab, look for an option related to session or file restoration.

-Disable or uncheck the option that says something like "Restore previous session" or "Reopen files from the last session."

If you have any additional questions please don't hesitate to ask. Thanks

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-07-09T10:02:34+00:00

    on windows 11 Notepad has not such an option. When you open the "File" window, "Options" or "Settings" are not present

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-03-14T08:30:04+00:00

    As a blind screen reader (JAWS / NVDA) user gouing to File menu got me nowhere. There is no Settings or Options as a menu item.

    I got sighted assistance and found out that Settings is in the menubar at the same level as File,Edit and View and not navigable by arrow keys. The menubar is accessible just with the Alt key.

    So using Alt+S puts one in the Settings menu! And there I found the Opening Files option.

    It is incorrect and bad usability to set "Open content from previous session" as the default radio button choice. The other option "Open in a new window" should be the default.

    In the what's new or tips section the presence of the other choice should be indicated with a description of how to access it.

    Thanks for this, it was my solution. I use text files a lot so this file duplication was driving me crazy.
    A simple Alt+s brought up the settings where I cured all my craziness :-)
    So many of the old windows settings are dissappearing, its like the developers don't use it themselves or they would make it easier rather than having to find hacks and work arounds like us folks have to.
    Cheers, MickyTheKidd

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-03-04T08:24:48+00:00

    Have you already checked the settings in notepad? If not please follow the steps below.

    -Open Notepad.

    -Click on the "File" menu.

    -Select "Options" or "Settings" (depending on your Windows version).

    -In the "Preferences" or "Startup" tab, look for an option related to session or file restoration.

    -Disable or uncheck the option that says something like "Restore previous session" or "Reopen files from the last session."

    If you have any additional questions please don't hesitate to ask. Thanks

    I was also struggling with this problem, thank you for your great help.

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-02-24T21:34:07+00:00

    yes thanks i have changed the setting

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