Download and Fix notepad.exe

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing notepad.exe files. Situations like that can occur, for example, during a software installation process. Each software program requires certain resources, libraries, and source data to work properly. Corrupted or nonexistent notepad.exe file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

notepad.exe file Notepad. The file was developed by for use with software. Here you will find detailed information about the file and instructions how to proceed in the event of notepad.exe related errors on your device. You can also download notepad.exe file compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows XP devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Vista, Windows XP

User popularity

3.1 Scanning for malicious software
3.2 System and driver update
3.3 System File Checker tool
3.4 System recovery

4 Download notepad.exe

4.1 List of notepad.exe file versions

File info

General information
Filename	notepad.exe
File extension	EXE
Description	Notepad

Software
Program	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Author	Microsoft Corporation

Details
MIME type	application/octet-stream
File type	Executable application
System	Windows NT 32-bit
Copyrights	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Character set	Unicode
Language cod	English (U.S.)

Most common notepad.exe file related problems

There are various types of errors related to notepad.exe file. notepad.exe file may be located in wrong file directory on your device, may not be present in the system, or may be infected with malicious software and therefore not work correctly. Below is a list of most common error messages related to notepad.exe file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

notepad.exe is corrupted
notepad.exe cannot be located
Runtime Error - notepad.exe
notepad.exe file error
notepad.exe file cannot be loaded. Module was not found
cannot register notepad.exe file:
notepad.exe file could not be loaded
notepad.exe file doesn't exist

notepad.exe

Application could not be started because notepad.exe file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

Problems related to notepad.exe can be addressed in various ways. Some methods are meant only for advanced users. If you don't have confidence in your skills, we suggest consulting a specialist. Fixing notepad.exe file errors should be approached with utmost caution for any mistakes can result in unstable or unproperly working system. If you have the necassary skills, please proceed.

How to fix notepad.exe errors in just few steps?

Remember, before taking any action related to system files perform a backup copy of your data!

notepad.exe file errors can be caused by various factors, so its is beneficial to try to fix them using various methods.

Step 1: Scan your computer for any malicious software

Windows files are commonly attacked by malicious software that prevents them from working properly. First step in addressing problems with notepad.exe file or any other Windows system files should be scanning the system for malicious software using an antivirus tool.

If by any chance you don't have any antivirus software installed on your system yet, you should do it immediately. Unprotected system is not only a source of file errors, but, more importantly, makes your system vulnerable to many dangers. If you don't know which antivirus tool to choose, consult this Wikipedia article – comparison of antivirus software.

Step 2: Update your system and drivers.

Installing relevant Microsoft Windows patches and updates may solve your problems related to notepad.exe file. Use dedicated Windows tool to perform the update.

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "Windows Update" in the search field
Choose the appropriate software program (name may vary depending on your system version)
Check if your system is up to date. If any unapplied updates are listed, install them immediately.
After the update has been done,restart your computer in order to complete the process.

Beside updating the system, it is recommended that you install latest device drivers, as drivers can influence proper working of notepad.exe or other system files. In order to do so, go to your computer or device producer's website where you will find information regarding latest driver updates.

Step 3: Use System File Checker (SFC) tool

System File Checker is a Microsoft Windows tool. As the name suggests, the tool is used for identyfing and addressing system file related errors, including those related to notepad.exe file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the notepad.exe file with properly working version. To use the tool:

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "cmd" in the search field
Locate "Command Prompt" result – don't run it yet:
Click the right mouse button and select "Run as Administrator" option
Type "sfc /scannow" in console prompt to start the program and follow the instructions

Step 4: Restoring Windows system

Another approach is to restore system to previous state, before the notepad.exe file error occured. In order to restore your system, follow the instructions below

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "System Restore" in the search field
Start the system restore tool – it's name may differ depending on version of the system
The application will guide you through the process – read the messages carefully
After the process has finished, restart your computer.

If all the above-mentioned methods failed and the notepad.exe file problem has not been resolved, proceed to the next step. Remember that the following steps are intended only for advanced users.

Download and replace notepad.exe file

The last solution is to manually download and replace notepad.exe file in appropriate folder on the disk. Select file version compatible with your operating system and click the "Download" button. Next, go to your web browser's "Downloaded" folder and copy the downloaded notepad.exe file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of notepad.exe file example directory paths.

Windows 10: C:\Windows\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\
Windows 7: ---
Windows 7: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows Vista: ---
Windows XP: ---

If the steps did not solve your notepad.exe file problem, you should consult a professional. A probability exists that the error(s) might be device-related and therefore should be resolved at the hardware level. A fresh operating system installation might be necessary – a faulty system installation process can result in data loss.

File versions list

Filename notepad.exe

System Windows 10

File size 236032 bytes

Date 2017-03-18

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File details
	MD5	fa9f7bb1f8a598722aecd2a2d9df20ef
	SHA1	ca7589c55e31869108c744e1002f8a402a2bbaa6
	SHA256	a1e2dffdbd83c5086753a81437b03439d213661fc7818b9ceb5327110a794023
	CRC32	8cf4d1a2
	Example file location	C:\Windows\

Filename notepad.exe

System Windows 8.1

File size 212992 bytes

Date 2014-11-21

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File details
	MD5	8bab7a5d5c1477d0641195e623db32b4
	SHA1	89fd9aabd59f3b08a17298f3fa97ea022eea58f6
	SHA256	fa2258b2cc57610861ed1279079e2854cce6768178fe7b3e952a56a990403e66
	CRC32	f4130396
	Example file location	C:\Windows\

Filename notepad.exe

System Windows 8

File size 233984 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	22e1963fe26d5bceab0575eb6ff60cb5
	SHA1	c23f9cf64fe79305b8233c937da0eb05464f8396
	SHA256	234b85ffe6db161ab421ed8d2a86c5882c85585ef4a471b44fc7ce0347c85615
	CRC32	0f5a13bd
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\

Filename notepad.exe

System Windows 7

File size 179712 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	d378bffb70923139d6a4f546864aa61c
	SHA1	f00aa51c2ed8b2f656318fdc01ee1cf5441011a4
	SHA256	c4232ddd4d37b9c0884bd44d8476578c54d7f98d58945728e425736a6a07e102
	CRC32	a577f6d1
	Example file location	---

Filename notepad.exe

System Windows 7

File size 193536 bytes

Date 2009-07-14

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File details
	MD5	f2c7bb8acc97f92e987a2d4087d021b1
	SHA1	7eb0139d2175739b3ccb0d1110067820be6abd29
	SHA256	142e1d688ef0568370c37187fd9f2351d7ddeda574f8bfa9b0fa4ef42db85aa2
	CRC32	8bc9e4b0
	Example file location	---

Filename notepad.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 169472 bytes

Date 2008-01-21

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File details
	MD5	27336f3cc6b3b53043d0666ac0ca4a7f
	SHA1	1fa83322faa215e7d45aa0197b6fdd615e190230
	SHA256	bd637d8a01a623255517ef7225973b8b8f824869e60c529034c2b659b29b7c5a
	CRC32	39cedc0e
	Example file location	---

Filename notepad.exe

System Windows Vista

File size 151040 bytes

Date -0001-11-30

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File details
	MD5	daf60e13e96ecb67f0edaa89c6b01b8d
	SHA1	afaddc9992a6238277dc11f018d33e8ef7475aa9
	SHA256	a1190c24d4af26e130104c4f1293683eed466752dc22bf4b62aa3aa1c7856afc
	CRC32	f97d737b
	Example file location	---

Filename notepad.exe

System Windows XP

File size 69120 bytes

Date 2008-04-14

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File details
	MD5	5e28284f9b5f9097640d58a73d38ad4c
	SHA1	7a90f8b051bc82cc9cadbcc9ba345ced02891a6c
	SHA256	865f34fe7ba81e9622ddbdfc511547d190367bbf3dad21ceb6da3eec621044f5
	CRC32	80a334aa
	Example file location	---