Notepad on Windows 11: Can't Open New Text Document.txt

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VitoVan

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A user reports that Notepad on Windows 11 fails to open new text documents, sparking frustration and discussion about the reliability of a fundamental Windows application.

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ChrisRR

3 months ago

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I don't see why notepad should've changed in the last 20 years

leapingdog

3 months ago

If I recall correctly Microsoft have always used Notepad as a test bed for new Windows APIs.

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3 months ago

Uninstall Notepad from Settings -> Apps and it reverts back to the original version without bloat or tabs.

VitoVanAuthor

3 months ago

I know that a system update might solve this problem, but this is really unbelievable. I thought Notepad should be something fundamental and solid—something that would never fail me on Windows.

Now it's not.

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