You’ve now restored the functionality of the old classic Notepad program!ĭownload: If you wish to download the registry file (instead of making one of your own), download restore-classic-notepad.zip, unzip and run the appropriate registry file. Double-click restore_classic_notepad.reg to apply the settings to the registry.reg extension - e.g., restore_classic_notepad.reg [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App \"%1\"" Restore Old Classic Notepad on Windows 11 (Note: Additionally, this method should enable you to replace Notepad with Notepad++ or any other editor if required.) Also, it can’t fix the “Cannot associate file type with this program” error discussed in the next paragraph. Note: However, this method doesn’t restore the classic Notepad in the Open with dialog. Example:Ĭ:\Program Files\WindowsApps\Microsoft.WindowsNotepad_11.2203.10.0_圆4_8wekyb3d8bbwe\Notepad\Notepad.exe You can still launch the new Notepad via the Start menu or Taskbar shortcut, or by launching the executable file directly. That’s it! When you double-click on a text file or run Notepad.exe manually, the classic Notepad will now open. Disable the “Notepad” alias by turning off the radio button.Expand “More settings” and click “App execution aliases.”.
By disabling this alias via the Settings app, you should be able to run the classic Notepad. The modern Notepad overrides the old Notepad via the “App Paths” registry key so that the new Notepad launches when launching Notepad.exe. (You should be able to run the modern Notepad and traditional Notepad programs simultaneously/side by side after following the methods below.) Method 1: Disable the Notepad App execution alias RELATED: How to Replace Notepad With Notepad++ or Other Editor How to Restore the Old/Classic Notepad in Windows 11įollow one of these methods to restore the classic Notepad program in Windows 11/10:
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