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Replace Notepad the Easy Way

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.

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Notepad Replacer: Replace Notepad the Easy Way

No System Files Replaced
No System Files Replaced

Won't replace ANY system files, or change ANY file permissions.

No Background Processes
No Background Processes

Won't run all the time, won't take up any system resources in the background, and doesn't require special support by the alternative application.

No Security Warnings
No Security Warnings

Won't trigger Windows File Protection warnings (WFP) or other UAC prompts.

Completely Free
Completely Free

Notepad Replacer is completely free, now and forever!
Notepad Replacer: Replace Notepad the Easy Way

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News

Notepad Replacer 1.6 Now Available!
Notepad Replacer 1.6 Now Available!

We're very excited to announce that Notepad Replacer 1.6 is now available for download! This version improves the installer and fixes an Explorer issue.
Nov 24, 2022

Notepad Replacer 1.5 Now Available!
Notepad Replacer 1.5 Now Available!

We're very excited to announce that Notepad Replacer 1.5 is now available for download! This version fixes an uninstaller issue and a loop issue.
Apr 29, 2022

Notepad Replacer 1.4 Now Available!
Notepad Replacer 1.4 Now Available!

We're very excited to announce that Notepad Replacer 1.4 is now available for download! This version adds Windows 11 support and fixes a few small issues.
Feb 15, 2022

Notepad Replacer 1.2 Now Available!
Notepad Replacer 1.2 Now Available!

We're pleased to announce that Notepad Replacer 1.2 is now available for download! We encourage everyone to update to this new version today to take advantage of these improvements.
Sep 12, 2017

Notepad Replacer 1.1.1 Released!
Notepad Replacer 1.1.1 Released!

I am very happy to announce the release of Notepad Replacer 1.1.1! This new version fixes a few small compatibility issues, and improves overall stability. What is Notepad Replacer? Notepad Replacer is a tiny application will allow you to replace the default Windows version of Notepad with whatever alternative text editor you would like to use.
Jul 22, 2010

Notepad Replacer 1.0 Released!
Notepad Replacer 1.0 Released!

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 text editor you would like to use. It is fully compatible with a wide range of excellent text editors, including Notepad++ and Notepad2. Visit the download page to see the complete list of tested applications.
Jun 20, 2010