How to Install SavePad on Windows 10

SavePad is a text editor that provides a way to easily edit and save plain text files without the need for a complicated user interface. Here are the steps you need to follow to install SavePad on Windows 10:

Prerequisites

Before beginning the installation process, make sure you have the following:

• A Windows 10 computer
• An internet connection
• Git installed on your computer

Steps

1. Open Command Prompt on your computer by searching for "cmd" in the Start menu search bar.

2. Type the following command to navigate to the directory where you want to install SavePad:

   cd path-to-directory
   

   Note: Replace "path-to-directory" with the actual directory where you want to install SavePad.

3. Once you are in the desired directory, type the following command to clone the SavePad repository from GitHub:

   git clone https://github.com/shelltr/textpad.git
   

4. After the repository has been cloned, navigate to the "textpad" directory that was created by the cloning process:

   cd textpad
   

5. To install SavePad, type the following command:

   python setup.py install
   

6. Wait for the installation process to complete. Once it is finished, you can run SavePad by typing the following command:

   savepad
   

   Note: If you want to install SavePad globally on your computer, you can use the following command instead of step 5:

   python setup.py install --user
   

Conclusion

You have now successfully installed SavePad text editor on your Windows 10 computer. You can now open it and start editing your plain text files.

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