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helpI can't open .txt files

helpI can't open .txt files

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flowerclem
Junior Member
2
02-25-2026, 11:21 PM
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I restored my machine and still can't access .txt files. Anyone have ideas on resolving this issue?
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flowerclem
02-25-2026, 11:21 PM #1

I restored my machine and still can't access .txt files. Anyone have ideas on resolving this issue?

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_NeoBl0X_
Senior Member
635
02-26-2026, 02:30 AM
#2
Choose the desired application and it will launch automatically.
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_NeoBl0X_
02-26-2026, 02:30 AM #2

Choose the desired application and it will launch automatically.

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LegoLover202
Junior Member
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02-26-2026, 05:36 AM
#3
I want to open it as a text file.
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LegoLover202
02-26-2026, 05:36 AM #3

I want to open it as a text file.

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drewnecros
Junior Member
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02-26-2026, 08:43 AM
#4
It seems your document isn't saved. You might try opening it in Notepad Plus Plus or another editor from the link provided.
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drewnecros
02-26-2026, 08:43 AM #4

It seems your document isn't saved. You might try opening it in Notepad Plus Plus or another editor from the link provided.

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xXMetaljurXx
Junior Member
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02-26-2026, 11:56 AM
#5
You installed Apache Open Office as an illustration. After restarting your computer, all external applications such as text editors disappeared.
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xXMetaljurXx
02-26-2026, 11:56 AM #5

You installed Apache Open Office as an illustration. After restarting your computer, all external applications such as text editors disappeared.

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ReborntoKill
Posting Freak
821
02-26-2026, 03:09 PM
#6
Open Run by pressing Windows Key + R, then type notepad. Check C:\Windows\System32 for notepad.exe. Try launching a .txt file and click 'Find another app'. Navigate to C:\Windows\System32\notepad.exe and select it.
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ReborntoKill
02-26-2026, 03:09 PM #6

Open Run by pressing Windows Key + R, then type notepad. Check C:\Windows\System32 for notepad.exe. Try launching a .txt file and click 'Find another app'. Navigate to C:\Windows\System32\notepad.exe and select it.

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taconiebre
Senior Member
506
02-26-2026, 06:21 PM
#7
Notepad is included by default, but something seems to have gone wrong. NPP works fine.
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taconiebre
02-26-2026, 06:21 PM #7

Notepad is included by default, but something seems to have gone wrong. NPP works fine.

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HellBaby1252
Member
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02-26-2026, 09:28 PM
#8
It appears the .txt file wasn't opened with Notepad because the default application was missing. Reassign the correct program. Follow these actions: First, double-click any .txt file to trigger the same alert shown in your screenshot. Next, select "Look for another app on this PC" and choose Notepad from the list. Pick the option to always open it with the same settings. If a Notepad entry appears, ignore it and proceed to steps 4 and 5. Then, reset or reinstall Notepad via the Control Panel or Settings. For further assistance, run this command in PowerShell: Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.WindowsNotepad* | Remove-AppxPackage For more guidance, refer to the linked tutorial. This should resolve the issue after step 3. If problems persist, follow steps 4 or 5. Let me know if you need clarification.
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HellBaby1252
02-26-2026, 09:28 PM #8

It appears the .txt file wasn't opened with Notepad because the default application was missing. Reassign the correct program. Follow these actions: First, double-click any .txt file to trigger the same alert shown in your screenshot. Next, select "Look for another app on this PC" and choose Notepad from the list. Pick the option to always open it with the same settings. If a Notepad entry appears, ignore it and proceed to steps 4 and 5. Then, reset or reinstall Notepad via the Control Panel or Settings. For further assistance, run this command in PowerShell: Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.WindowsNotepad* | Remove-AppxPackage For more guidance, refer to the linked tutorial. This should resolve the issue after step 3. If problems persist, follow steps 4 or 5. Let me know if you need clarification.