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How do I open txt files with notepad?

Anonymous
2022-11-14T01:32:46+00:00

This is what happens when i try to open a text file with notepad (going to a text file -> open with -> notepad)

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  1. John DeV 162.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2022-11-14T02:10:48+00:00

    Hello UltimateWishub,

    Good day! I'm John Dev a Windows user like you and I'll be happy to assist you today. I know this has been difficult for you, Rest assured, I'm going to do my best to help you.

    1. Download the txt.reg file from the link below and save it to your computer

    https://www.elevenforum.com/attachments/txt-reg...

    1. Double click on the downloaded .reg file to merge it
    2. When prompted, click Yes, and OK.
    3. Restart your computer

    After that, please try to open the text file again with notepad.

    Kindly let me know if this helps or if you have any further concerns.

    Kind regards,

    John DeV

    Independent Advisor

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  2. John DeV 162.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2022-11-14T03:02:27+00:00

    Hello UltimateWishub,

    Thank you for updating me with that information.

    Press Start then search 'Manage optional features'

    Find Notepad in the list then click Uninstall

    Restart your computer

    After that, Press Start then search Manage optional features

    Click Add a feature

    Select Notepad then Install

    Please try opening Notepad then navigate to the text file you want to open.

    Kindly let me know if this helps or if you have any further concerns.

    Kind regards,

    John DeV

    Independent Advisor

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  3. Anonymous
    2022-11-14T02:52:25+00:00

    here it is with preview in explorer

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  4. John DeV 162.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2022-11-14T02:50:02+00:00

    Hello UltimateWishub,

    Can you take a screenshot of the notepad you're trying to select?

    Kind regards,

    John DeV

    Independent Advisor

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  5. Anonymous
    2022-11-14T02:48:21+00:00

    it gives me the same message

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