Notepad Replacer

Do you use a Notepad alternative, like Notepad++ or Notepad2? Notepad Replacer will allow you to replace the default Windows version of Notepad with whatever alternative you would like to use.

Advantages to using Notepad Replacer

• Won't replace ANY system files, or change ANY file permissions
• Won't trigger Windows File Protection warnings (WFP)
• Won't run all the time, won't take up any system resources in the background
• Doesn't require special support by the alternative application
• Just un-install Notepad Replacer to revert back to the default Windows Notepad

How does this work?

• Just download and run the Notepad Replacer setup file (below)
• Follow the installation prompts, and browse to your replacement application
• Done!
• If you ever want to revert back to the default Windows Notepad, just un-install Notepad Replacer. Easy!
• Works with Windows XP, Vista (x86/x64), Windows 7/8 (x86/64), 2000 SP4, 2003 and 2008
• Do you need some help? Check out the Support Discussions to find the answers that you need.

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Latest version: v1.1.6 (0.58 MB)

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