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Downloading and installing of Wordpad in microsoft pc laptop

Silfanus Odhiambo 0 Reputation points
2026-04-24T19:14:29.0533333+00:00

may i be guided on how to go through the download and installation of Wordpad?

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Install and upgrade

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  1. EmilyS726 232.7K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-04-24T19:48:07.1133333+00:00

    Hello,

    Wordpad has been retired, so there's no official source to download it.

    Only option is through third party such as this one: https://win7games.com/#wordpad

    Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.

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    2026-04-24T19:14:46.8333333+00:00

    WordPad is a built-in Windows desktop app, not a separate download from Microsoft Store or the web. On supported Windows versions it is installed with the operating system and updated through Windows Update.

    To ensure WordPad is present and up to date on a Microsoft PC laptop:

    1. Install the latest Windows updates
      • Open Settings → Windows Update.
      • Turn on automatic updating so security and app fixes (including for WordPad) are downloaded and installed automatically.
      • Install any pending updates and restart the device if prompted.
    2. Open WordPad
      • Select Start.
      • In the search box, type WordPad and select it from the results.

    If WordPad crashes after an update on Windows Server 2008 SP2, install the additional fix KB 4036162 after KB 4026061 as documented; both are obtained either via Windows Update or the Microsoft Update Catalog.

    For environments where WordPad is missing or removed, there is no separate official Microsoft download package in the provided information; use Windows Update to restore or update components.

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