How to uninstall Notepad on Windows 11

On Windows 11, you can uninstall the Notepad app, and in this guide, I’ll outline the steps to complete this task. 

Notepad has been around for a long time. It’s a note-taking app designed for basic text editing purposes. Tech-savvy users and programmers usually use it to write notes and edit code. However, many users have expressed various concerns regarding the updated Notepad application on Windows 11, leading some to consider uninstalling it.

Some of the issues include unwanted features, such as AI integration with Rewrite that requires one to sign in to the app with a Microsoft account. This has also raised privacy concerns among users who prefer a straightforward text editor without additional account dependencies.

We can also name the unnecessary Bing integration to perform web searches available from the context menu, and others.

If you don’t find Notepad useful anymore, or you want to use an alternative, such as Notepad++, VS Code, or Obsidian (just to name a few), it’s possible to uninstall the note-taking app easily since it’s an optional feature that you can add or remove at any time.

In this guide, I’ll explain how to uninstall (and reinstall) the Notepad app on Windows 11.

• Uninstall Notepad on Windows 11
• Install Notepad on Windows 11

Uninstall Notepad on Windows 11

On Windows 11, you can remove the note-taking app from the Settings app or use commands through PowerShell or Command Prompt.

Method 1. Settings app

To uninstall Notepad on Windows 11, follow these steps:

1. Open Settings on Windows 11.

2. Click on Apps.

3. Click the Installed apps page.

4. Click the menu button for the Notepad item and choose the Uninstall option.

   

5. Click the Uninstall button again.

Method . Command Prompt

To uninstall Notepad from Command Prompt or PowerShell, use these steps:

1. Open Start.

2. Search for Command Prompt (or PowerShell), right-click the top result, and click the Run as administrator option.

3. Type the following command to uninstall the Notepad app on Windows 11 and press Enter:

   winget uninstall --id=9MSMLRH6LZF3

   

Once you complete the steps, the basic note-taking app will be removed from your Windows 11 setup.

Install Notepad on Windows 11

You can use the Microsoft Store or the Windows Package Manager (winget) tool to reinstall the Notepad.

Method 1. Settings app

To install Notepad one more time on your computer, use these steps:

1. Open the Microsoft Store.

2. Search for Windows Notepad and click the top result.

3. Click the Install button.

   

4. Click the Open button.

Method 2. PowerShell or Command Prompt

To uninstall Notepad with PowerShell or Command Prompt, use these steps:

1. Open Start.

2. Search for PowerShell (or Command Prompt), right-click the top result, and click the Run as administrator option.

3. Type the following command to reinstall the Notepad app on Windows 11 and press Enter:

   winget install --id=9MSMLRH6LZF3

   

After you complete the steps, the Notepad app will be installed on your computer.

Why are you uninstalling the note-taking app on Windows 11? Let me know in the comments.