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Notepad++ (32-bit)

Notepad++ 5.9.6

  -  5.34 MB  -  Open Source
  • Latest Version

    Notepad++ 8.7.1 (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.5.9.6.Installer.exe

  • MD5 Checksum

    147bc11a907c669f4124cba42d29ea56

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++ 5.9.6.


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:

# New features and fixed bugs:
- Add a new feature "Adding files recursively from a floder" in Project Manager.
- Fix a bug in Project Manager regarding open and reload commands.
# Included plugins (Unicode):
- Spell Checker v1.3.3
- NppFTP 0.24.1
- NppExport v0.2.8
- Plugin Manager 0.9.3.1
- Converter 3.0
# Included plugins (ANSI):
- TextFX v0.25
- NppExec v0.4.1
- Spell Checker v1.3.3
- NppExport v0.2.8
- Light Explorer v1.6
- Compare Plugin 1.5.5
- Plugin Manager 0.9.3.1