In order to use this method of Notepad replacement, you will need to follow these steps:
- Obtain a build of Notepad2 that supports this form of Notepad replacement.
- Create the following registry key: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\notepad.exe.
- Inside the key, create a new string (REG_SZ) value, named "Debugger".
- Set the data of this new "Debugger" value to the full path to the Notepad2 executable, followed by the /z switch. For example, "C:\Windows\Notepad2.exe" /z
