Programmer's Notepad

by Simon Steelev2.4.2

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

A free, open source, text editor with special features for coders.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id SimonSteele.ProgrammersNotepad --exact --version 2.4.2

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

Silent install command for Programmer's Notepad

Programmer's Notepad uses EXE (Inno Setup). The silent install switches are /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART.

One-line silent install (x86)

pn2421440_multilang.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART

See the full silent install reference for Programmer's Notepad →

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Installers · v2.4.2

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x86	Portable in ZIP	-		Direct
x86	EXE Inno Setup	-		Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for Programmer's Notepad.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install Programmer's Notepad on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id SimonSteele.ProgrammersNotepad --exact --version 2.4.2. winget downloads the installer from Simon Steele and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install Programmer's Notepad silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id SimonSteele.ProgrammersNotepad --exact 2.4.2 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

What are the silent install switches for Programmer's Notepad?

Programmer's Notepad uses EXE (Inno Setup). Run the downloaded installer with: pn2421440_multilang.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART. The silent switches are /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART.

How do I uninstall Programmer's Notepad via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id SimonSteele.ProgrammersNotepad --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from Programmer's Notepad's Apps & Features entry.

Is Programmer's Notepad free?

Programmer's Notepad is distributed under Freeware. Refer to the publisher (https://www.pnotepad.org/) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does Programmer's Notepad work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls Programmer's Notepad directly from the publisher.

How do I keep Programmer's Notepad up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id SimonSteele.ProgrammersNotepad --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of Programmer's Notepad from microsoft/winget-pkgs.