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There are several ways, how to get TED Notepad ready for use:
 
There are several ways, how to get TED Notepad ready for use:
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* First, you may use an Installer. It will install TED Notepad onto a computer, create some shortcuts in the start menu and optionally add some additional Filters. An installation as a default notepad replacement may be chosen, but also may turn out unsuccessful. See below.
 
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* Second, you may install TED Notepad from a ZIP package by yourself, without use and help of any wizards and/or automated dialogs. This is usually the most preferred way when installing as a portable application.
 
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* Third, you may run TED Notepad with no installation procedures at all. Just unpack from the ZIP package and run.
 
  
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All three types are described further below.
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* First, you may use an Installer. It will install TED Notepad onto a computer, create some shortcuts in the start menu and optionally add some additional Filters. The installer also offers to install the application as a system's default notepad replacement, but recent OS versions prevent any such installations to complete successfully. In case of troubles, please see the homepage for ideas on how to replace the notepad on your specific system.
  
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=== Basic installation with the Installer ===
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* Second, you may install TED Notepad from a ZIP package all by yourself, without use and help of any wizards and/or automated dialogs. This is usually the most preferred way if installing as a portable application.
  
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Follow these steps to install TED Notepad using a NullSoft System Installer.
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* Third, you may just run TED Notepad with no installation procedures at all. Simply unpack the files from the downloaded ZIP package and run.
  
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1. Download the Installer file of your choice and run it.
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=== Basic installation with the Installer ===
  
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: Note: Please, be careful to choose an appropriate installation file according to your system. You will have to choose between Windows 95/98/Me and Windows NT/2000/XP versions. The version for Windows NT/2000/XP will not run on Windows 95/98/Me. On the other hand, the version for Windows Windows 95/98/Me is unable to fully support all Unicode characters.
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Follow these steps to install TED Notepad using an Installer:
  
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: Note: You may also choose between [[RichEdit clone|LE]] and [[RichEdit clone|RE]] clones. The [[RichEdit clone|LE]] clone is the default one and is recommended. Please, see chapter [[RichEdit clone]] for more details about the available [[RichEdit clone|RE]] clone before installing.
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# Download the Installer file of your choice and run it.
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#* Please, be careful to choose an appropriate installation file according to your system. Choose between Windows 95/98/Me and Windows NT/2000/XP versions. Versions for Windows NT/2000/XP/7/8 will not run on Windows 95/98/Me systems. On the other hand, versions for Windows Windows 95/98/Me are unable to fully support all Unicode characters, although they might need much less memory to run, especially is loading huge files.
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# Follow steps displayed by the Installer.
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#* You will be able to choose, whether to install TED Notepad as a ''notepad replacement'' or as a ''standalone application''. Additionally, you may choose to setup some basic Filters and External viewers as well. Finally, you may add a [[Portable INI file]] to your installation.
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#** Installing as a ''standalone application'' will install TED Notepad into a specified directory, including the manual and all other files. This installation is the default installation type for a text editor.
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#** Installing as a ''notepad replacement'' will try to install TED Notepad as your system's default Notepad application. This choice may be considered as violation by your System. In case of troubles, please see the homepage for ideas on how to replace the notepad on your specific system.
  
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2. Follow steps displayed by the Installer.
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If you come to a problem during the installation, please also review the on-line manual and FAQ for any further changes and new ideas. If you still find no answer to your problem, feel free to contact me directly. Please, try to describe your problem as clearly as possible. Please note, that this is a manual of TED Notepad version {{appver}}. If you are trying to install an older or newer version and have found no answer here, please refer to an appropriate manual version. You can find all reliable versions at the official homepage.
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: You will be able to choose, whether to install TED Notepad as a ''notepad replacement'' and as a ''standalone application''. Additionally, you may choose to setup some basic Filters and External viewers as well. Finally, you may add a portable INI file to your installation.
 
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: Installing as a ''standalone application'' will install TED Notepad into a specified directory, including the manual and all other files. This installation is the default installation type for a text editor.
 
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: Installing as a ''notepad replacement'' will try to install TED Notepad as your default Notepad application. This choice may be considered as a violation by your System. Please, see '''File protection troubles''' below.
 
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: The meaning and use of a ''portable INI file'' is described in chapter [[Portable INI file]].
 
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If you come to a problem during the installation, read all notes above and below, and also review the on-line manual for any further changes. You can find the most recent version of the on-line manual at [http://jsimlo.sk/notepad/manual/ http://jsimlo.sk/notepad/manual/].
 
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If you find no answer to your problem, feel free to contact me directly through a form at [http://jsimlo.sk/notepad/ http://jsimlo.sk/notepad/]. In such case, please, try to describe your problem as clearly as possible. Also note, that these pages are translated automatically by Google. I do not understand German, Dutch or Portuguese... Really! I have already got several messages in Portuguese. I have not understood a single word.
 
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Note, that this is a manual of TED Notepad version {{appver}}. If you are trying to install an older or newer version and have found no answer here, please refer to an appropriate manual version. You can find all reliable versions at [http://jsimlo.sk/notepad/manual/ http://jsimlo.sk/notepad/manual/].
 
  
 
=== ZIP packages ===
 
=== ZIP packages ===
  
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These zip packages, downloadable on the same page as the Installers, contain all the files you will need for a hand-held installation and/or for a direct, i.e. with no installation at all.
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These zip packages, downloadable on the same page as the Installers, contain all the files you need for a hand-held installation and/or for a direct use with no installation at all.
  
 
To run TED Notepad without any installation, just unzip the content of a package to a directory of your own choice and run the {{system|TedNPad.exe}}. Keep the documentation file {{system|TedNPad.htm}} in the same directory as the executable application. Otherwise the manual will not be accessible from the application.
 
To run TED Notepad without any installation, just unzip the content of a package to a directory of your own choice and run the {{system|TedNPad.exe}}. Keep the documentation file {{system|TedNPad.htm}} in the same directory as the executable application. Otherwise the manual will not be accessible from the application.
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To install TED Notpead, unzip the content of a chosen ZIP package into a desired directory. Then, it may be worthwile to add the chosen directory to the {{system|PATH}} enviroment variable (e.g. by modifying the {{system|autoexec.bat}} or System variables).
 
To install TED Notpead, unzip the content of a chosen ZIP package into a desired directory. Then, it may be worthwile to add the chosen directory to the {{system|PATH}} enviroment variable (e.g. by modifying the {{system|autoexec.bat}} or System variables).
  
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When installing as a default ''notepad replacement'' this way, the desired locations are {{system|%WINDIR%}} and {{system|%SYSDIR%}}. Usually these locations are directories like {{system|C:\WINDOWS}}, {{system|C:\WINNT}}, {{system|C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM}}, {{system|C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32}} and {{system|C:\WINNT\SYSTEM32}}. It depends on the System type and version you use (ie. Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP).
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When installing as a default ''notepad replacement'' this way, the desired locations are {{system|%WINDIR%}} and {{system|%SYSDIR%}}. Usually these locations are directories like {{system|C:\WINDOWS}}, {{system|C:\WINNT}}, {{system|C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM}}, {{system|C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32}} or {{system|C:\WINNT\SYSTEM32}}. It depends on the system type and system version you use.
  
 
{{example_start}}To see what the desired locations may be, type this into the command prompt:
 
{{example_start}}To see what the desired locations may be, type this into the command prompt:
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=== Windows 95/98/Me notes ===
 
=== Windows 95/98/Me notes ===
  
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Please, be sure, you have downloaded a correct version, designed for Windows 95/98/Me. These older versions of windows may not be able to work with applications designed directly for Windows NT/2000/XP.
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Please, be sure, you have downloaded a correct version, designed for Windows 95/98/Me systems. These older versions of windows may not be able to work with applications designed directly for Windows NT/2000/XP/7/8 systems.
  
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=== Windows NT/2000/XP notes ===
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=== Windows NT/2000/XP/7/8 notes ===
  
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Please, be sure to have Administrator rights when installing TED Notepad into Program Files directory.
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Please, be sure to have Administrator privileges if installing TED Notepad into the Program Files or other system directory. Without Administrator rights, you should still be able to run it directly without installation.
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Without Administrator rights, you may only be able to run it directly with no installation.
 
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See '''ZIP packages''' above.
 
  
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The system may reject TED Notepad as a ''notepad replacement''. See '''File protection troubles''' below.
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Also note that the system may reject TED Notepad as a ''notepad replacement''. In case of troubles, please see the homepage for ideas on how to replace the notepad on your specific system.
  
 
=== How to modify file associations? ===
 
=== How to modify file associations? ===
  
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Find a file with an extension that you want to assign to TED Notepad. E.g. A {{string|*.txt}} file.
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Find a file with an extension that you want to assign to TED Notepad. E.g. A {{string|.txt}} file.
  
 
To modify the file associations, right-click on the file and choose {{system|Open with...}} and then {{system|Choose program...}} from the menu. A list of applications should appear. Select TED Notepad from the list. If TED Notepad is not listed there, click on {{system|Other...}} button to add TED Notepad to the list manually. Finally, choose {{system|Always use this program...}} and click the Ok button. The System should renew the file associations.
 
To modify the file associations, right-click on the file and choose {{system|Open with...}} and then {{system|Choose program...}} from the menu. A list of applications should appear. Select TED Notepad from the list. If TED Notepad is not listed there, click on {{system|Other...}} button to add TED Notepad to the list manually. Finally, choose {{system|Always use this program...}} and click the Ok button. The System should renew the file associations.
  
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Note: This method is not available on some older versions of Windows. On these versions, you will have to try a second one described below.
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Another method to modify the file association is to open Windows Explorer and click on the {{system|Folder Options}} menu item, located within {{system|View}} or {{system|Tools}} menu. A dialog opens with a page named {{system|File types}} where the file associations can be managed.
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Another method to modify the file association is to open Windows Explorer and click on the {{system|Folder Options}} menu item, located within {{system|View}} or {{system|Tools}} menu. A dialog opens with a page named {{system|File types}} where the file associations can be fully managed.
 
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=== File protection troubles ===
 
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On several versions of Windows (especially on Windows 2000/XP) you may come across the problem of a file protection while installing TED Notepad as a ''notepad replacement''. Even after a successful installation, TED Notepad may be overwritten back by the original Windows Notepad. This is because your System is trying to ''protect'' you and your data by ''protecting'' its basic set of applications.
 
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Whatever tricks could be done to bypass this file protection may be considered as a violation by your System. It will try to resist the tricks and restore the original Windows Notepad  application at all costs. Below come several descriptions of how to do such tricks, however this manual does not encourage you to do so. Proceed on your own risks.
 
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One such trick is to replace all occurrences of {{system|notepad.exe}} on your computer at once quickly (I said quickly!). Be sure to handle all these locations: {{system|%WINDIR%}}, {{system|%SYSDIR%}} and and {{system|%SYSDIR%\dllcache}}. You may need to write a script or a batch file to do so quickly enough. Windows will  then start complaining about an unrecognized version of a {{system|notepad.exe}} and will ask for an installation CD. You can choose to ingore the warning and keep the unrecognized version.
 
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Note, that if you use the Windows Installation CD/DVD in the future, TED Notepad may be (and probably will be) replaced by the original Windows Notepad. Keep-up the fight or just give up.
 
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</nowiki>{{example_select|<nowiki>    <REC>%windir%\notepad.exe</REC>
 
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    <REC>%windir%\system32\notepad.exe</REC></nowiki>}}<nowiki>
 
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Revision as of 15:45, 11 November 2013

This section is up to date for TED Notepad version 6.3.1.0.

There are several ways, how to get TED Notepad ready for use:

  • First, you may use an Installer. It will install TED Notepad onto a computer, create some shortcuts in the start menu and optionally add some additional Filters. The installer also offers to install the application as a system's default notepad replacement, but recent OS versions prevent any such installations to complete successfully. In case of troubles, please see the homepage for ideas on how to replace the notepad on your specific system.
  • Second, you may install TED Notepad from a ZIP package all by yourself, without use and help of any wizards and/or automated dialogs. This is usually the most preferred way if installing as a portable application.
  • Third, you may just run TED Notepad with no installation procedures at all. Simply unpack the files from the downloaded ZIP package and run.

Basic installation with the Installer

Follow these steps to install TED Notepad using an Installer:

  1. Download the Installer file of your choice and run it.
    • Please, be careful to choose an appropriate installation file according to your system. Choose between Windows 95/98/Me and Windows NT/2000/XP versions. Versions for Windows NT/2000/XP/7/8 will not run on Windows 95/98/Me systems. On the other hand, versions for Windows Windows 95/98/Me are unable to fully support all Unicode characters, although they might need much less memory to run, especially is loading huge files.
  2. Follow steps displayed by the Installer.
    • You will be able to choose, whether to install TED Notepad as a notepad replacement or as a standalone application. Additionally, you may choose to setup some basic Filters and External viewers as well. Finally, you may add a Portable INI file to your installation.
      • Installing as a standalone application will install TED Notepad into a specified directory, including the manual and all other files. This installation is the default installation type for a text editor.
      • Installing as a notepad replacement will try to install TED Notepad as your system's default Notepad application. This choice may be considered as violation by your System. In case of troubles, please see the homepage for ideas on how to replace the notepad on your specific system.

If you come to a problem during the installation, please also review the on-line manual and FAQ for any further changes and new ideas. If you still find no answer to your problem, feel free to contact me directly. Please, try to describe your problem as clearly as possible. Please note, that this is a manual of TED Notepad version 6.3.1. If you are trying to install an older or newer version and have found no answer here, please refer to an appropriate manual version. You can find all reliable versions at the official homepage.

ZIP packages

These zip packages, downloadable on the same page as the Installers, contain all the files you need for a hand-held installation and/or for a direct use with no installation at all.

To run TED Notepad without any installation, just unzip the content of a package to a directory of your own choice and run the TedNPad.exe. Keep the documentation file TedNPad.htm in the same directory as the executable application. Otherwise the manual will not be accessible from the application.

To install TED Notpead, unzip the content of a chosen ZIP package into a desired directory. Then, it may be worthwile to add the chosen directory to the PATH enviroment variable (e.g. by modifying the autoexec.bat or System variables).

When installing as a default notepad replacement this way, the desired locations are %WINDIR% and %SYSDIR%. Usually these locations are directories like C:\WINDOWS, C:\WINNT, C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM, C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32 or C:\WINNT\SYSTEM32. It depends on the system type and system version you use.

To see what the desired locations may be, type this into the command prompt:
echo %WINDIR% echo %SYSDIR%

Windows 95/98/Me notes

Please, be sure, you have downloaded a correct version, designed for Windows 95/98/Me systems. These older versions of windows may not be able to work with applications designed directly for Windows NT/2000/XP/7/8 systems.

Windows NT/2000/XP/7/8 notes

Please, be sure to have Administrator privileges if installing TED Notepad into the Program Files or other system directory. Without Administrator rights, you should still be able to run it directly without installation.

Also note that the system may reject TED Notepad as a notepad replacement. In case of troubles, please see the homepage for ideas on how to replace the notepad on your specific system.

How to modify file associations?

Find a file with an extension that you want to assign to TED Notepad. E.g. A .txt file.

To modify the file associations, right-click on the file and choose Open with... and then Choose program... from the menu. A list of applications should appear. Select TED Notepad from the list. If TED Notepad is not listed there, click on Other... button to add TED Notepad to the list manually. Finally, choose Always use this program... and click the Ok button. The System should renew the file associations.

Another method to modify the file association is to open Windows Explorer and click on the Folder Options menu item, located within View or Tools menu. A dialog opens with a page named File types where the file associations can be managed.

How to replace notepad?

Please, see the homepage for ideas on how to replace notepad on your specific system. The techniques change with time and differ from system to system.

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