The Second Method: Replacing Notepad with Command line It will be through this path: C:\Program Files\Notepad++ Then scroll down and click on “look for another app in this pc”.Īccess notepad ++ folder and then choose notepad++.exe. If it’s not listed already choose “more apps”.Ĭheck the box for “Always use this app to open.
Right-click on the file then choose “open with”, and then click on “choose another app”. Or create a new one by right click anywhere and then choose new-> text document. First Method: Setting Notepad++ As Default. The second method will completely replace notepad with notepad++. However, you will still be able to use notepad if you choose to. The first method will make notepad++ run all the text files. Now you’ve installed the application, there are two methods to replace notepad with notepad++. Choose the first option which is the latest version.įrom the next page choose the suitable version for your windows, whether 32-bit or 64-bit.Īfter the download ends, click on the installer, click next until you complete the installation.
