Microsoft will soon delete WordPad from Windows 11. The company published a new support page detailing the upcoming removal of the old text editor in Windows 11 version 24H2, which is coming soon.

As noted in the Microsoft blog, “We’re also proud to share that Windows 11 24H2 is our most reliable version of Windows yet.

So, the only way you'll be able to keep WordPad is to stick with the current version of Windows 11 and not upgrade to 24H2 when it emerges later this year (in theory).

The tech giant will not include WordPad in Windows 11 version 24H2, which began rolling out on Oct. 2, 2024. This marks the end of WordPad's 28-year tenure as a built-in Windows application.

The next version of Windows 11 is coming soon, and we already know what to expect regarding new features and changes coming in this release known as the 2024 Update or version 24H2. The focus for ...

Microsoft has added bold, italics, lists, hyperlinks, and even Markdown to the Windows Notepad app, making it look more and more like the now-defunct WordPad.

Windows 11 normally only downloads the 24H2 update after you’ve searched for it in Windows Update or if your system is configured to auto-update. Now it’ll be delivered to your system even if ...

In some cases, you may see a message saying Windows 11 vesion 24H2 is on its way but isn't available yet. This is because your computer has been blocked from upgrading due to a compatibility issue ...

Windows Latest spotted the new banner that Microsoft is pushing (via a server-side update) to Windows 10 users, on the Windows Update panel. The banner proclaims that "Windows 11 version 24H2 is ...

Gamers and other Windows 11 users who rely on the performance of their PCs are finding 24H2 slower after upgrading from the 23H2 version. The only way to regain the previous experience is by ...

Windows 11 24H2 may now automatically install itself, whether you want it or not You can reschedule or postpone the latest update. But sooner or later, it will land on your PC.

Windows 11 version 24H2 has the standard 24-month lifecycle for Home and Pro editions. Windows 11 LTSC 2024, which is also available starting today, has a 10-year support lifecycle.