Is it safe to download Notepad++ after the reported website and updater incidents?
I went to download Notepad++ and noticed that the official website looked unusual to me. I then found reports about a previous compromise involving the site or its…
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Windows 11 apps won’t open after DISM and SFC checks—should I repair-install Windows?
My Dell G16 is running Windows 11 version 24H2. Notepad, Paint, Photos, and several other built-in apps have stopped opening and show an error saying "Package failed updates,…
Are the Latest Notepad++ Downloads Safe to Install?
I was alerted to a recently disclosed Notepad++ vulnerability, CVE-2026-57233, and was told to upgrade. However, the official download page looks unusual because the latest installers have politically…
Is it safe to download the latest Notepad++ installer?
I was prompted to upgrade Notepad++ because of a recently reported vulnerability, CVE-2026-57233. However, the official download page looks unusual: the current installers have politically themed names such…
Notepad Won’t Finish Saving My File
I'm writing a fantasy story in Notepad, but when I try to close the program and choose Save, it briefly says the file was saved and then opens…
How to Update Notepad in Semi Air-Gapped Environments?
Hi everyone! I'm curious about how other system administrators are handling updates for Notepad in semi air-gapped environments. I have some services like WSUS set up for OS…
How are you dealing with the Notepad app vulnerability?
I'm trying to figure out how to handle the vulnerability in the Windows Store version of Notepad. Should I use Winget, the new store command, or just trust…
Why Doesn't Notepad Stay Maximized in Windows 11?
I'm curious why Notepad in Windows 11 doesn't remember its maximized state when you close it. Other applications like the Settings menu, Control Panel, and File Explorer will…
What Code Editor Should I Use Instead of Notepad?
I'm currently in school for web design, but I've been designing websites for years now and just wanted to get my bachelor's degree. Right now, I write all…
What Risks Do Users Face with a Potentially Compromised Notepad++ Installation?
With recent concerns about Notepad++ being compromised, I'm curious about what this means for users who've recently installed it. What specific risks might they encounter, and how severe…
Help! Can't open .txt files on Windows 11 – file system error (-2143322111)
I've been trying to open .txt files on my Windows 11 machine, but I keep getting a file system error (-2143322111). I've run the sfc and DISM commands…
Should I Switch to VS Code from Notepad++ for Scripting?
I've been working with computers and networks for about 20 years, and I've just started a new job where I've noticed a lot of time wasted on repetitive…
How can I find a missing end tag in my XML document?
I'm working with a large XML file containing demographic information for clients, and I'm encountering an error indicating a missing end tag. The validation tool I'm using doesn't…
How Are You Handling the Notepad++ 8.8.3 Self-Signed Cert Situation?
I'm wondering how others are dealing with the Notepad++ 8.8.3 release following the CVE-2025-49144 vulnerability. Their code-signing certificate expired, and since they're not set up as a business,…
Why does Notepad treat an emoji as two characters instead of one?
I recently stumbled upon a situation where Notepad counts an emoji as two characters instead of one. I have a text file with the names of every BFDI…
How can I backup my notes from a Notepad app before resetting my phone?
I'm worried that my phone might have a virus because it's overheating and draining battery fast, possibly due to some crypto mining activity. Before I factory reset it,…
Where's the Best Place to Run JavaScript?
I'm struggling to figure out the best way to run JavaScript, especially since I'm using Notepad++. Is there a better approach? Also, can I use different applications for…
How can I back up all my notes before resetting my phone?
I'm worried my phone might have a virus since it's draining battery and overheating, even when I'm not using it. I want to factory reset it but need…