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People are circulating a reproducible Windows file-naming/creation issue involving Notepad++ that allegedly triggers an “oldest Windows bug” first reproducible since 2001. The described steps center on creating a filename starting with “@1,2 substring,” saving with Notepad, then using File Explorer > New > Text Document.

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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 ·
Key Takeaway You can reproduce the reported Windows bug by using a specially named file (starting with “@1,2 substring”) saved via Notepad, then creating a new text document through File Explorer.
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You can reproduce the reported Windows bug by using a specially named file (starting with “@1,2 substring”) saved via Notepad, then creating a new text document through File Explorer.

People are circulating a reproducible Windows file-naming/creation issue involving Notepad++ that allegedly triggers an “oldest Windows bug” first reproducible since 2001. The described steps center on creating a filename starting with “@1,2 substring,” saving with Notepad, then using File Explorer > New > Text Document.

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Reproduction trigger Filename starting with “@1,2 substring”
Follow-up action File Explorer > New > Text Document

What to Watch

  • Test whether the same repro steps work on your Windows version and compare results to build 26200.8457. r/windows
  • Look for follow-up posts detailing exact file content/extension used when naming with “@1,2 substring.” r/windows

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  • 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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