Frequent Question: How Do I Make Notepad My Default in Windows 10?
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How do I set Notepad as my default app in Windows 10?

After setting file associations in Notepad++, go to Explorer again, right-click the file, “Properties” -> “Open with:” -> “Change” – now you can select Notepad++ and set is default.

How do I change the default text editor in Windows?

Replace Notepad as default Windows 7 text editor

  1. Launch by right clicking the Notepad++ Shortcut and selecting Run As Administrator. …
  2. Click Settings > Preferences > File Associations.
  3. Highlight Notepad, highlight Text, highlight .TXT.
  4. Click the arrow to register the TXT extension with Notepad ++
Marcus Vance

Marcus Vance

Cybersecurity & Digital Privacy Researcher

Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.

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