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Notepad ++

 

Notepad++ is a free source code editor and Notepad replacement that supports several languages. Running in the MS Windows environment, its use is governed by GNU General Public License.

 

License and Support
Version
8.X.X
License and Support Access
Public
License Summary
Free
Support Level
Install
Installation Guide
Install Guide Title
Notepad ++
Install Guide Access
STC and Publisher/Admin Onlys/Admin
Description

Notepad ++ is a free source code editor and Notepad replacement that supports several languages. Running in the MS Windows environment, its use is governed by GPL License

License Information

Free

Installation Instructions

Download the latest version from Notepad ++  

OR install from Q:\Public\Notepad ++ 7.x

1. Run Q:\Public\Notepad ++ 7.x\npp.7.exe

 


2. Select a Language (default is English), click on OK


3. Select Next in Welcome to Notepad++


4. Accept the License Agreement, click on I Agree


5. Choose Install Location.   C:\Program Files (x86)\Notepad++ is the default, click on OK


6. Choose Components, Custom install allows for selecting optional components.  Make changes or leave defaults.  If space is an issue, select Minimal.  Click on Next


7. Additional components can be selected.  Click on Install

 

8. Click on Finish when the Completing the Notepad++ setup window appears.


9. If prompted install selected plugin updates
10. If prompted select Yes to update the plugin manager
11. After updates are installed you may be prompted to restart, select Yes to restart now.