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Missing Notepad.exe after Windows Update to version 19041.329 of Windows 10 Pro

Anonymous
2020-07-12T20:50:26+00:00

My Notepad.exe file is missing and it is not in my Recycle Bin, nor is it in System32.  I recently updated to version 19041.329 on Windows 10 Pro.  I tried to install it from the Windows Store but the Store indicated that my version of Windows was to old.  How can I get Notepad please?

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DaveM121 886.7K Reputation points Independent Advisor
2020-07-12T20:55:47+00:00

Hi Steven

Open the Settings App (gear icon on your Start Menu)

Go to Apps, then click Optional Features

Then click 'Add a Feature'

Is Notepad available to add new feature?

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  1. Anonymous
    2020-07-12T23:29:53+00:00

    Hi DaveM121. Thanks for responding so quickly. Yes, Notepad was there. I have now successfully installed it.  Sorry, I didn’t realize that it was now optional. Thanks again!

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