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Windows cannot find c:\windows\system32\notepad.exe

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Problem

I have a Windows 7 PC, and since a couple of days ago if I try to open notepad i get the following error: Windows cannot find . Make sure you typed the name correctly, and they try again. By performing a search I found that notepad.exe in c:\windows, c:\windows\system and c:\windows\system32, and i…

Error Output

C:\Windows\System32\notepad.exe

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Fix for: Windows cannot find c:\windows\system32\notepad.exe

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Got same issue after playing with replacing notepad by notepad++. In order to restore normal behaviour I have to delete one key in windows registry. open windows registry editor (as administrator) open remove (if exists) notepad.exe For me it worked…

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