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Notepad++ Not Responding On Windows: Fix
Learn to restore the app to proper functionality
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Notepad++ is a freetext and source code editorfor Windows systems. Additional plugin support from third-party developers has made it a popular code editor for programmers. That said, several users have reported the Notepad++ not responding issue when using the code editor.
Your Notepad++ may stop responding if a third-party plugin is causing an issue. However, the issue can also be due to previous sessions.
Notepad++ developers recommend using the two-line argument that allows you to start Notepad++ without loading the previous session or plugins, making it easier to determine the cause of the problem with Notepad++.
In this article, we take a look at the best solutions to fix the Notepad++ not responding issue on Windows.
What to do if Notepad++ is not responding?
1. Start Notepad++ without plugin and previous sessions
-Nosession– This command-line argument starts Notepad++ without loading the previous session. So, if you think Notepad++ is crashing due to the previous session, try loading the tool without the previous sessions.
-noplugins– This command-line argument will start Notepad++ without loading any plugins. If the code editor is crashing due to a corrupt plugin, you can uninstall the plugin by loading without plugins.
You can remove the command line argument from the shortcut once you have resolved the issue with Notepad++.
Using the command line arguments can also help you determine the cause of Notepad++ crashing quickly. Simply use one of the above-given line argument to start Notepad++.
If the code editor does not crash when using-nosessioncommand-line argument, it means a previous session is causing the tool to crash. If not, try-nopluginsto see if there is third-party plugins conflict.
2. Notepad++ not responding on startup
Before deleting the plugins, check Notepad++ debug info to see if you find any hints to work with the plugins. Begin with deactivating or deleting the plugins shown on the Debug Info page.
If you discover the crashes to have occurred due to a plugin conflict, consider deleting the plugin to see if that helps you resolve the issue.
3. Delete session.xml file
4. Notepad++ not responding when opening or save
If the file opens without any issues, it is an incompatible third-party plugin causing the issue. Make sure to remove the incompatible plugin to see if that helps you resolve the issue.
6. Notepad++ not responding large files
The Notepad++ not responding issue usually occurs due to incompatible or corrupt plugins. Try deleting the plugins to see if that helps resolve the issue.
If the problem persists, try installing the older version of Notepad++ or reinstall the latest version.
Tashreef Shareef
Tashreef Shareef is a software developer turned tech writer. He discovered his interest in technology after reading a tech magazine accidentally. Now he writes about everything tech from Windows to iOS and streaming services to IoT at WindowsReport.
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