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Opening Old Notepad Files - MysteryGuest - 10-24-2012
I have a bunch of old Classic Notepad files that I want to access. Anyone know how?
Re: Opening Old Notepad Files - Rolando - 10-24-2012
Windows Notepad? Should be .txt? Old Mac files? add a ".txt" extension, should open right up.
Re: Opening Old Notepad Files - clay - 10-24-2012
You can also try TextWrangler on the mac, a great little app that can handle just about any text file format:
http://www.barebones.com/products/textwrangler/
Re: Opening Old Notepad Files - MysteryGuest - 10-25-2012
Adding .txt extension, trying TextWrangler both deliver the same message (with no test):
This Note Pad File was created with Note Pad 7.5 or newer. Please use a newer version of the Note Pad to access the notes.
I'm a little frustrated. This is created by that old Classic Mac app (or was it a desk accessory?). You'd think something would open it.
Unfortunately, I no longer have a Mac that will run Classic. I knew that would bite me in the ass sooner or later.
Re: Opening Old Notepad Files - Speedy - 10-26-2012
BBEdit is worth a try.