A critical remote code execution vulnerability found in the AI-upgraded Windows 11 Notepad has fueled renewed criticism of Microsoft's forced AI feature creep.

Microsoft confirms CVE-2026-20841, a Remote Code Execution flaw in Windows 11 Notepad via Markdown links. Patch now rolling ...

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The dangerous CVE-2026-20841 vulnerability in Windows 11 Notepad proves once again that basic applications do not need advanced features.

High-severity flaw fixed in Windows 11 Notepad ...

There's a difference between the "Notepad app" and notepad.exe. The Notepad app has the AI and all the new stuff in it. But the old C : \windows\system32\notepad.exe still exists, and is unencumbered ...

There was a recent spotting of a new feature for the Windows Notepad from Microsoft, centering on adding tabs for multiple files to work on or open via the application. It is one of the most famous ...

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