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Follow this trick to bring WordPad from the dead in Windows 11 24H2

All you need is to copy the core files of WordPad

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Published onJune 24, 2024

published onJune 24, 2024

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Recently, Microsoft removed WordPad from thelatest Windows 11 Canary Buildand announced that it willnot be part of Windows 11 24H2. However, here are quick steps to bring it back.

If you don’t already know, WordPad’s core files are stored in the Accessories folder in the system drive. Here is the complete path: C:\Program Files\Windows NT\Accessories

All folders are there, but the WordPad files are missing in Windows 11 24H2. You can restore them by adding the core app files to the Accessories folder.

As we know, these files were present in the Windows 11 23H2, so you can copy them from another computer and paste them to the Accessories folder or use thebackup archive created by WindowsLatest.

All you need to do isdownload the archive fileand extract it. Upon extracting, you will see the en-US folder with the wordpad.exe.mui file, & WordpadFilter.dll, and wordpad.exe files in it.

Copy them and paste them into the Accessories folder, which comes in the Windows NT folder of the system drive.

Once done, you can launch WordPad as usual via the Start menu or search bar. You can also pin it on the Taskbar for quicker access.

If you are wondering whether it is safe for use, you need to understand the deprecated app will never get an update, new feature, or bug fix, as the Microsoft team is not working on it.

Eventually, it will stop working correctly with the newer Windows versions, and there is nothing you can do. Therefore, it is better to switch to a similar text editor app that is still supported.

Would you still use WordPad or move to another text editor on your Windows? Share your view with our readers in the comments section below.

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Srishti Sisodia

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Srishti Sisodia is an electronics engineer and writer with a passion for technology. She has extensive experience exploring the latest technological advancements and sharing her insights through informative blogs.

Her diverse interests bring a unique perspective to her work, and she approaches everything with commitment, enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn. That’s why she’s part of Windows Report’s Reviewers team, always willing to share the real-life experience with any software or hardware product. She’s also specialized in Azure, cloud computing, and AI.

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Srishti Sisodia

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She is an electronics engineer and writer with a passion for technology. Srishti is specialized in Azure, cloud computing, and AI.

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