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Fix: Notepad Closing Automatically on Windows 11
Tested and trusted fixes to get your note-taking app working again
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Notepad is one of thebest note-taking free apps, with excellent features. However, there are times when users encounter issues, with some complaining that Notepad is closing automatically on Windows 11.
While this problem is traceable to several factors, it is not the most difficult to fix. And we will show you how to go about it effortlessly in this guide.
Why does Notepad keep closing?
There are a series of reasons that can be responsible if your Notepad is closing automatically. Below are some of the notable ones:
How can I fix Notepad if it keeps closing automatically?
1. Repair Notepad
If your Notepad app keeps closing automatically on Windows 11, it might be due to minor glitches with the app. In this case, you must use the repair feature to fix the app.
If this does not work, then you need to reset the app completely.
2. Run CHKDSK
In some cases, Notepad might be closing automatically because of issues with your hard drive. You need to run the CHKDSK command to fix the bad disk sectors.
3. Resize Notepad window size
This is a weird solution for the Notepad closing automatically issue, but users have found it to be effective. Note that this is just a workaround, and you might need to repeat it every time you want to use Notepad.
4. Reinstall Notepad
Sometimes, the Notepad closing automatically issue might be due to problems with the app installation. In this case, you need to uninstall and reinstall the app from the official source to fix the problem.
5. Reinstall Windows 11
If the solutions above fail to stop Notepad from closing automatically, and you need the app to work, you might need toreinstall Windows 11.
This is because the problem might be with your operating system, not the app. While this might look extreme, it has worked for many users.
If Notepad is closing automatically on Windows 11, it can be frustrating, as you are bound to lose your unsaved work. But with the solutions in this guide, you should be able to fix the app and restore normalcy.
IfNotepad is not opening on Windows 11at all, check our detailed guide to fix it for good.
Feel free to let us know the solution that helped you fix this issue in the comments below.
Ola-Hassan Bolaji
Windows Hardware Expert
A Computer Engineering graduate, he has spent most of his life reading and writing about computers.
He finds joy in simplifying complex topics into simple solutions for PC users. The quality of his work and providing step-wise tested and proven solutions to PC issues are all that matter to him.
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Ola-Hassan Bolaji
Windows Hardware Expert
He’s a Computer Engineering graduate who has spent most of his life reading and writing about computers & operating systems.
