Manage Notepad Windows

Description

Manage Notepad Windows is a Windows application designed to track and manage open Notepad instances. It helps users keep important pieces of information easily accessible, preventing data loss from unsaved Notepad windows.

With this tool, users can:

• Preview open Notepad windows.
• Restore unsaved notes after a system reboot.
• Efficiently manage multiple open Notepad instances without losing track.

Features

• List all open Notepad instances.
• Click on any entry to review Notepad content.
• Double-click to open a note.
• Automatic restoration of unsaved notes after application start.
• User-friendly interface for both technical and non-technical users.

Installation

Prerequisites

• Windows operating system.
• .NET Framework 4.5 or higher.

Steps

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/ronwarshawsky/ManageNotepadWindows.git

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd ManageNotepadWindows

3. Build the application using Visual Studio.
4. Run the executable from the build output directory.

Download

You can download the application here: Download Manage Notepad Windows

Checksum

Checksum: CRC32: 3663291608

Instructions to Verify:

1. After downloading, unzip the file and run the following command to compute the checksum:

   cksum ManageNotepadWindows.exe

2. Compare the output to the checksum provided above. If they match, the file is genuine and unaltered.

Digital Signature

For security, the executable file is digitally signed. Users can verify the digital signature by:

1. Right-clicking on the downloaded executable file.
2. Selecting "Properties."
3. Going to the "Digital Signatures" tab to view the signature details.

Usage

1. Launch the application.
2. The application will automatically scan for open Notepad instances and display them in a list.
3. Click on any entry to preview the content of the Notepad.
4. Double-click on any entry to bring up Notepad windows.
5. In case of a system reboot, reopen the application to restore unsaved Notepad instances automatically.

Contributing

We welcome contributions from the community! To contribute to this project, please follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch:

   git checkout -b feature/YourFeatureName

3. Make your changes and commit them:

   git commit -m "Add some feature"

4. Push to the branch:

   git push origin feature/YourFeatureName

5. Open a pull request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for more details.

Acknowledgements

• Inspired by the challenges users face in managing multiple unsaved Notepad instances.
• Contributions and feedback from the user community are always appreciated!