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People are focused on a Windows file-naming/repro issue involving Notepad and subsequent creation of a text document via File Explorer, plus a separate update for Notepad++ version 8.9.6. The discussion combines an older, reproducible bug report with routine release/news coverage.

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Key Takeaway A purportedly reproducible Windows bug is being tied to specific file naming and Notepad/Explorer steps, while Notepad++ is also getting a 8.9.6 update.
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A purportedly reproducible Windows bug is being tied to specific file naming and Notepad/Explorer steps, while Notepad++ is also getting a 8.9.6 update.

People are focused on a Windows file-naming/repro issue involving Notepad and subsequent creation of a text document via File Explorer, plus a separate update for Notepad++ version 8.9.6. The discussion combines an older, reproducible bug report with routine release/news coverage.

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Top 1 signals · A purportedly reproducible Windows bug is being tied
Tweakers · 2d ago
Software-update - Notepad++ 8.9.6

Briefing Findings · A purportedly reproducible Windows bug is being tied

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Claimed Windows bug age Oldest documented/resolved Windows bug claim
Repro step Name a file starting with "@1,2" substring
Repro workflow Save first with Notepad, then use File Explorer > New > Text Document

What to Watch

  • Try the exact repro steps (“@1,2” substring, save with Notepad, then Explorer > New > Text Document) and verify on your build. r/windows

What Changed

  • I discovered the oldest Windows bug ever documented or resolved, which is affecting every PC on the planet since 2001. Paradox, any kid can reproduce it: just name a file starting with @1,2 substring, first saving it with Notepad, then using the File Explorer > New > Text Document. Build 26200.8457 r/windows
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