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Notepad++ (32-bit)

Notepad++ 5.8.6

  -  4.39 MB  -  Open Source
  • Latest Version

    Notepad++ 8.7.4 (32-bit)

  • Operating System

    Windows XP / XP64 / Vista / Vista64 / Windows 7 / Windows 7 64

  • User Rating

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  • Author / Product

    Don Ho / External Link

  • Filename

    npp.5.8.6.Installer.exe

  • MD5 Checksum

    e51fa143af86112e9f59557ee6068af2

Sometimes latest versions of the software can cause issues when installed on older devices or devices running an older version of the operating system.

Software makers usually fix these issues but it can take them some time. What you can do in the meantime is to download and install an older version of Notepad++ 5.8.6.


For those interested in downloading the most recent release of Notepad++ (32-bit) or reading our review, simply click here.


All old versions distributed on our website are completely virus-free and available for download at no cost.


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What's new in this version:

- Fix langs.xml 0 length problem while user ends session without closing Notepad++.
- Fix empty line count failure (RegExpr).
- Fix task list display glitch under Windows 7.
- Add trim functions (header/trailing/compact feature). 
- Add white space and TAB conversion features.
- Fix folding margin to be displayed when opening Notepad++ with a new/empty file (Normal text).
- Fix auto-completion detection language bug.
- Fix the changing theme settings makes switch back to the default theme bug.
- Make english.xml customizable.