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A Reddit post claims a long-standing Windows bug can be reproduced with Notepad++ by creating a file whose name begins with “@1,2 substring” and then saving/creating it via File Explorer’s “New > Text Document.” The report alleges the issue has affected PCs since 2001 and is reproduced on current Windows build 26200.8457.

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Key Takeaway If the reported steps hold, specific filenames interacting with Notepad and File Explorer’s “New > Text Document” may trigger an old Windows issue.
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If the reported steps hold, specific filenames interacting with Notepad and File Explorer’s “New > Text Document” may trigger an old Windows issue.

A Reddit post claims a long-standing Windows bug can be reproduced with Notepad++ by creating a file whose name begins with “@1,2 substring” and then saving/creating it via File Explorer’s “New > Text Document.” The report alleges the issue has affected PCs since 2001 and is reproduced on current Windows build 26200.8457.

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  • ● Windows bug — I discovered the oldest Windows bug ever documented or resolved, which is affecting every PC on the planet since 2001. Paradox, any kid can r/windows

Briefing Findings · If the reported steps hold, specific filenames interacting

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File naming trigger Filename starting with “@1,2 substring”
Reproduction flow Save with Notepad, then use File Explorer > New > Text Document
Reported Windows build 26200.8457

What to Watch

  • Try reproducing the exact filename and workflow on your system, then report results in the same thread. r/windows
  • Check for follow-up posts citing fixes or confirmation across more Windows builds beyond 26200.8457. 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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