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
    2024-02-08T09:46:08+00:00

    notepad is now changed in windows 11. open any txt file then look for the cog top right hand side of page (settings) once open look at WHEN NOTEPAD OPENS click it and select OPEN IN A NEW WINDOW OK ...job done

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-02-08T09:46:46+00:00

    I don't have sight issues but in Windows 11 I had the same problem as you - the settings is actually a cog icon in the top-right corner of the default Windows text editor, not particularly useful to differentiate that menu item from the rest I would say. And I totally agree - a horrible default action for an application to open the last document.

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-02-24T05:43:42+00:00

    Is there a way to disable this feature with regedit or by GPO, please ?

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