Your Notepad++ may stop responding if a third-party plugin is causing an issue. However, the issue can also be due to previous sessions. Notepad++ developers recommend using the two-line argument that allows you to start Notepad++ without loading the previous session or plugins, making it easier to determine the cause of the problem with Notepad++. In this article, we take a look at the best solutions to fix the Notepad++ not responding issue on Windows.

What to do if Notepad++ is not responding?

1. Start Notepad++ without plugin and previous sessions

Add line argument to Notepad++ shortcut

-Nosession – This command-line argument starts Notepad++ without loading the previous session. So, if you think Notepad++ is crashing due to the previous session, try loading the tool without the previous sessions. -noplugins – This command-line argument will start Notepad++ without loading any plugins. If the code editor is crashing due to a corrupt plugin, you can uninstall the plugin by loading without plugins.

Add command-line arguments via the Run dialogue box

You can remove the command line argument from the shortcut once you have resolved the issue with Notepad++. Using the command line arguments can also help you determine the cause of Notepad++ crashing quickly. Simply use one of the above-given line argument to start Notepad++. SPONSORED If the code editor does not crash when using -nosession command-line argument, it means a previous session is causing the tool to crash. If not, try -noplugins to see if there is third-party plugins conflict.

2. Notepad++ not responding on startup

Check Debug info

Before deleting the plugins, check Notepad++ debug info to see if you find any hints to work with the plugins. Begin with deactivating or deleting the plugins shown on the Debug Info page.

Delete Notepad++ plugins

If you discover the crashes to have occurred due to a plugin conflict, consider deleting the plugin to see if that helps you resolve the issue.

3. Delete session.xml file

Run in compatibility mode

4. Notepad++ not responding when opening or save

If the file opens without any issues, it is an incompatible third-party plugin causing the issue.  Make sure to remove the incompatible plugin to see if that helps you resolve the issue.

6. Notepad++ not responding large files

The Notepad++ not responding issue usually occurs due to incompatible or corrupt plugins. Try deleting the plugins to see if that helps resolve the issue. If the problem persists, try installing the older version of Notepad++ or reinstall the latest version. Name * Email * Commenting as . Not you? Save information for future comments
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