Method 2: Use the Image File Execution Options Registry Trick (Complete Replacement)
If you want your alternative editor to hijack the notepad.exe command completely—meaning it opens even when apps explicitly call for Notepad—you can use a Registry tweak. Step 1: Create a Registry File Open the existing Windows 11 Notepad. Copy and paste the following code into the blank document: replace notepad with notepad windows 11
If you need to know how to install the new Notepad again, or if you're having trouble with the registry edits, I can provide those instructions! How To Enable & Use Old Notepad (No AI) in Windows 11! Method 2: Use the Image File Execution Options