Microsoft retires WordPad
WordPad is now gone from Windows 11. Here’s how to bring it back
In September 2023, Microsoft announced the surprising end of their free text editing program. For many, WordPad was a simple but useful alternative to Microsoft Word — but it’s no longer part of Windows.
Windows 11 24H2 deletes WordPad, but you can bring it back
Windows 11 24H2 is a significant update that includes features such as Sudo for Windows, but it removes WordPad.
Microsoft retires WordPad after 28 years — app no longer available as of Windows 11 24H2
The Windows 11 24H2 rollout formally removes support for Wordpad as Microsoft formally adds in its deprecated feature, ending its 28 years of product lifespan.
Microsoft is removing Wordpad from Windows 11 and this is how you keep it
Microsoft has been talking about dropping Wordpad from Windows 11 as it feels that not enough people use it anymore. There are so many MS Word alternatives and similar editors that Wordpad feels a bit redundant when the company wants to focus its resources on what's most important.
Windows 11 24H2 sees Microsoft finally axe WordPad - but there's a way you can keep the app
After nearly three decades of processing words in Windows, WordPad is finally being shoved out of the door with the freshly released 24H2 update.
Microsoft Ends WordPad’s Run as a Built-In Windows App Since 1995
Although WordPad's binary files remain in the latest Windows update, users cannot set it as the default application for opening RTF documents. Microsoft has stated that these file
It’s official — Microsoft WordPad is dead after 29 years
Microsoft WordPad is officially deprecated, which means it will disappear as soon as you update to 24H2. There is a ...
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RIP: Windows 11 Update Officially Removes WordPad
Microsoft has confirmed that WordPad will be removed from Windows with the Windows 11 version 24H2 update later this year.
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Warning! Windows 11’s huge 2024 update removes these features and apps
“Wordpad will be removed from all editions of Windows starting with Windows 11 version 24H2 and Windows Server 2025.” But there’s a trick to get WordPad back! Our article details how you can ...
Windows 11 24H2 now rolling out, here are the new features
Today, Microsoft announced the release of Windows 11, version 24H2, the next feature update for its operating system (also ...
The big Windows 11 24H2 update is here: What’s new and how to download it
Microsoft has had its Apple M1 moment with Copilot+ PCs, and now the team is back with a slew of new features in its fall ...
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Microsoft's latest Windows update is causing issues for some gamers
SEE ALSO: I just demoed Windows 11 Recall: 3 useful features that may surprise you Microsoft has put out an update on its Windows 11 version 24H2 issues page, warning some gamers of known issues ...