MS says WordPad is being discontinued


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Hello,
As far as text editors are concerned I don't need Wordpad as there are a multitude of freeware replacements, but I really appreciate Wordpad's ability to insert packages/objects. Is there another (freeware) text editor that does this AND IF POSSIBLE also has the ability to open 15 years worth of a number of old WordPad files that have intermixed objects, links, and text???

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This has been discussed many times. Just copy wordpad files to a folder and create shortcut.


Do this now if you wish to retain Wordpad for the future.

Wordpad is a deprecated feature and shortly to be removed (already removed in latest Dev Version). I find it handy when on other users pcs for creating quick letters etc. I see lots of posts re. alternatives, but they are not needed as you can copy wordpad wherever you like, Do this now if you...
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When all else fails, Google it!!!

I did, and I found this:
beebom.com

How to Bring Back WordPad on Windows 11 24H2

Microsoft has deprecated WordPad going forward with Windows 11 version 24H2. If you want to restore WordPad, follow the steps in this guide.
beebom.com beebom.com

I followed their instructions, and now have a shortcut to Wordpad in my Task Bar.

And now I have the necessary files, in my Utils disk, so I can restore Wordpad to any new OS. (24H2 + )

Cheers Mates!
TM :cool:
 
Jarta Plus which is based on wordpad if you also get the MS converter file it will read/write word doc's as well.
this is also freeware.

FREE Word Processor Based on Microsoft's WordPad Engine

The Jarte word processor uses Microsoft's reliable, fast starting WordPad word processing engine while adding many features missing in WordPad.
www.jarte.com

hope this is of help best of luck. Steve ..
 

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That's handy and bookmarked.

MisterEd said:
Get Classic WordPad for Windows 11
winaero.com

Get Classic WordPad for Windows 11

Here is how to download WordPad for Windows 11, the original classic app that Microsoft has removed from Build 26020 and onward. You will get it back
winaero.com

WordPad for Windows 11

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