Step-by-Step Guide: Restoring the Old Notepad in Windows 11

1. Uninstall the New Notepad:

• Navigate to the Start menu and select “All Apps.”
• Locate Notepad, right-click on it, and choose “Uninstall.”
• Confirm the uninstallation to remove the new version of Notepad from your system.

1. Locate the Old Notepad:

• Open File Explorer and navigate to the C:\Windows folder.
• Look for the “notepad.exe” file, which represents the old version of Notepad.

1. Configure App Execution Aliases:

• Go to Settings by clicking on the Start menu and selecting the gear icon.
• In the Settings menu, choose “Apps.”
• Click on “Advanced app settings” and then select “App execution aliases.”
• Scroll down to find “Notepad” and toggle it off to enable the use of the old Notepad.

1. Download and Use OpenWithView Tool:

• Download the OpenWithView tool from NirSoft’s website.
• Once downloaded, launch the tool.
• Locate “notepad.exe” in the list of applications displayed in the tool.
• Select “notepad.exe” and click on the green button to add it to the “Open with” list.

1. Verify Changes:

• Close the OpenWithView tool.
• Right-click on any text file to open the context menu.
• Check if both the modern and old versions of Notepad are listed in the “Open with” options.

By following these step-by-step instructions, you can easily restore the old Notepad in Windows 11 and enjoy its familiar interface and functionality.

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