Cannot load 32 bit plugin Notepad++
Cannot load 32-bit plugin Notepad++
Having installed Notepad++ with the Windows 10 apps store, it installed by default the 64 bits version. This wasn't a problem, until I tried to Compare two text files with Notepad++ and order a list and remove duplicates, which both require a 32 bit version of Notepad++ to work.
The solution is pretty simple - download the 32 bit version from the Notepad++ website, and install it. It will propose by default to update itself the existing installation, without losing any work, like open drafts and files.
Notepad++ 32 bit or 64 bit
On Notepad++ website, download the 32 bit version:
During the installation, the program will offer to replace the existing installation, without losing any work.
Then, in the old installation folder, which was located in Program Files:
Notepad++ download for Windows 10 64 bit
Copy the plugins to use with the application in the Program Files (x86) folder:
And restart the program in order to see the plugins appear in the menus:
Notepad++ 32 or 64 bits
The question is valid, should we use Notepad++ in 32 or 64 bits?
Actually, it does not change anything, except that depending on the version you have chosen, you will have to download the corresponding plugins.
If you have selected Notepad++ 32 bits, then you should always download x86 plugin versions.
If you have selected Notepad++ 64 bits, then you should always download x64 plugin versions.

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