notepad giving error

Question

After Windows 11 updates, I'm getting the "Can't find the c:" error in Notepad, and it's been slowing down my computer for the last week, it's getting too hot, I tried all the methods, I uninstalled it, reinstalled it, nothing changed, what other way should I follow?

system not allow to add screenshot

Error says :

Notepad

Cannot find the C:

\SESSION:XCHLXCE1VKW5xQ24dAZxZQAAAAEAAAAAAYHBAAMAAAAAAAA=.txt

file.

Do you want to create a new file?

Yes

No

Answer 1

Hello,

Thanks for reaching out! I'm Microsoft user like you. and I'd be happy to help you out with this issue related to Notepad , I will try my best to help you to resolve this issue.

I request you to apply below steps to repair Notepad application.

1. Disable any Antivirus program or Windows firewall you may have for temporary purpose.
2. Cleanup below Temp folders location -> Open Start -> Run -> Type below location one-by-one and press enter -> C:\Windows\Temp -> %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Temp
3. Run Disk Cleanup from Select C:\ Drive from Properties- > General -> Disk Cleanup - >Cleanup system files
4. Run below DISM commands from elevated

prompt.

DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth

DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth

DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

5. Run sfc /scannow from elevated prompt.
6. Reboot your Computer
7. Please try again to Uninstall then Install again Notepad app from Settings -> Apps -> Apps & features

I hope this information helps. If you have any questions, please let me know and I'll be glad to assist you further.

Best Regards,

Prakash

Answer 2

Unfortunately it did not change anything , it comes error again , it says that Not a Valid name

Answer 3

Hello,

Thank you for your reply and providing Information.

I would like to suggest you to please perform Window repair upgrade using Windows 11.iso https://www.microsoft.com/software-download/win...

Below are steps from Kapil Arya

https://answers.microsoft.com/thread/8099a5ae-8...

In case of additional questions, reach out back to us, and we will be happy to help and try our best to resolve your issue.

Best Regards,

Prakash

Answer 4

i did not understand which one i have to download it

My PC system

My laptop does not have a DVD drive . do I need to create a Format disc directly, USB or DVD?

Answer 5

Hello,

Thank you for your reply and providing Information.

You need to download .iso file using option "Download Windows 11 Disk Image (ISO) for x64 devices"

from https://www.microsoft.com/software-download/win...

Also , it's fine if you do not have DVD drive.

Below are steps from Kapil Arya :

https://answers.microsoft.com/thread/8099a5ae-8...

Best Regards,

Prakash