

- #Notepad++ install parameters 64 Bit#
- #Notepad++ install parameters full#
- #Notepad++ install parameters code#
- #Notepad++ install parameters windows 7#
If (strncmpi(lpCmdLine + (lpCmdLine = '"' ? 1 : 0), "C:\\WINDOWS\\system32\\NOTEPAD.EXE", 31))Ĭhar program = NPP_BASE_DIR NPP_EXE_NAME įor (firstSpacePosition = 0 firstSpacePosition < strlen(lpCmdLine) firstSpacePosition++) do nothing if first parameter is not path to Notepad.exe WINAPI WinMain(HINSTANCE hInstance, HINSTANCE hPrevInstance, LPSTR lpCmdLine, int nCmdShow) #define NPP_BASE_DIR "C:\\Program Files\\Notepad++\\"
#Notepad++ install parameters code#
Modify and compile my sample source code in your favorite environment / compiler, (or just use ): Now you need to build a tool program 'Notepad++ParamProxy.exe**': (of course you may use any filename, instead of my: '***Notepad++ParamProxy.exe***' and… **dont use "/z" switch** like Notepad2) "Debugger"="\"C:\\Program Files\\Notepad++\\Notepad++ParamProxy.exe\"" You may try this way to solve your problem: **add double quotes "…"** to other parameters (for example: **C:\Program Files\file.txt** -> "**C:\Program Files\file.txt**") So all we need to do is **fix parameters** passed to Notepad++.exe: path **with white spaces** is treat as **many** parameters instead of **one** (for example: **C:\Program Files\file.txt** -> **(1)** "**C:\Program**" and **(2)** "**Files\file.txt**")

**1st extra parameter** (which in Windows XP is: **C:\WINDOWS\system32\NOTEPAD.EXE**) There are 2 problems with **passing parameters to** **Notepad++.exe**: For example, "C:\Windows\Notepad2.exe" /zįirst of all, sorry for my English skills :(

#Notepad++ install parameters full#
Set the data of this new "Debugger" value to the full path to the Notepad2 executable, followed by the /z switch. Inside the key, create a new string (REG_SZ) value, named "Debugger".Ĥ. Create the following registry key: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\notepad.exe.ģ. Obtain a build of Notepad2 that supports this form of Notepad replacement.Ģ.

In order to use this method of Notepad replacement, you will need to follow these steps:ġ. This is a partial copy of the instructions from but just remove the /z part otherwise notepad++ tried to open the z file:
#Notepad++ install parameters windows 7#
If you are doing managed installation or otherwise want to control the installer from the command line, the installer has a few command line options.It looks likes this works for getting a replacement for notepad for notepad++ in Windows 7just by creating a registry key (so far it is working for me in Windows 7 - retail version, no beta).
#Notepad++ install parameters 64 Bit#
You may visit the Notepad++ website at Download Notepad++ĭownload the latest version of Notepad++ from Ĭhoose 32 or 64 bit Notepad++ build according to your operating system, then choose the package you want to download. Notepad++ is available under GPL and distributed as free software. It allows working with multiple open files in a single window, thanks to its tabbed editing interface. It supports around 80 programming languages with syntax highlighting and code folding. Notepad++ is a text editor and source code editor for use under Microsoft Windows.
