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Step 1. Download Notepad++ and install.
Step 2. Download Notepad++ launcher and extract.
Step 3. Copy notepad.exe (witch was in the launcher) into 3 directories (in given order) :
A. C:\Windows\system32\dllcache
B. C:\Windows\system32
C. C:\Windows

Step 4. When you replace notepad.exe in C:\Windows\system32 and C:\Windows, a “Windows File Protection” message box appears, Click "Cancel". Then another message box appears, Click "Yes".
Step 5. Enjoy your new notepad. Thumbsup
whats the difference between Notepad ++ and regular notepad?
Everything, download it and look.
Nice tut man!
Very nice indeed! I wanted to replace Notepad with Notepad2 (I like it better than Notepad++) and I couldn't do it. Now I know how to! Thanks!
@Havertac if you need any help I can help you out anytime Big Grin
I don't need help, I got it, and it works. Love it!
Cool happy to help Big Grin
I'm going to try this now.
Good luck tell me if you need any help. Big Grin
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