Windows - Software - Install Notepad++

What the Notepad++ Installer does

This Automox Worklet™ installs Notepad++ on Windows endpoints. Notepad++ is a free, open-source text and source code editor that supports syntax highlighting for numerous programming languages, making it a popular choice for developers and system administrators.

The Worklet automatically detects whether your endpoint runs a 32-bit or 64-bit operating system and downloads the corresponding installer from the Automox API cache. This detection checks both the 64-bit registry path (SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall) and the WoW6432Node path for 32-bit applications.

The Worklet examines registry keys including HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall, HKLM:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall.

During remediation, the Worklet downloads the appropriate Notepad++ installer, executes it with the /S flag for silent installation, and removes the installer file upon completion.

Why deploy Notepad++ through Automox

Notepad++ provides advanced text editing capabilities that the default Windows Notepad lacks, including syntax highlighting, code folding, macro recording, and multi-document editing. Many IT teams and developers rely on Notepad++ for editing configuration files, scripts, and code.

Automating Notepad++ deployment through this Worklet standardizes the installation across your fleet and reduces the time spent on manual software requests. You can deploy the latest version from a verified Automox cache URL to all targeted endpoints with a single policy.

The Worklet also helps maintain software inventory visibility. You can verify which endpoints have Notepad++ installed and identify any gaps in your developer tooling deployment.

How Notepad++ installation works

1. Evaluation phase: The Worklet searches Windows registry uninstall keys for "Notepad++" in both 64-bit and 32-bit registry paths. If found, the endpoint is marked compliant and no action occurs. If not found, the endpoint proceeds to remediation.

2. Remediation phase: The Worklet detects system architecture, downloads the matching installer (32-bit or 64-bit) from the Automox API cache, executes npp_installer.exe with the /S silent installation flag, and removes the installer file after completion.

Notepad++ installation requirements

• Windows workstation or server endpoint

• Network connectivity to download from api.automox.com

• Administrative privileges for software installation

• No user configuration required - all parameters are predefined

Expected state after Notepad++ installation

After successful remediation, Notepad++ appears in the Windows Programs list and registry uninstall keys. The application icon becomes available in the Start menu, and users can immediately launch the editor.

The installer file is automatically removed after installation. Subsequent Worklet runs will detect the existing installation and exit without action, marking the endpoint as compliant.

How to validate install notepad++ changes

1. Run this Worklet on a pilot Windows endpoint and review evaluation output for install notepad++.

2. Confirm Automox activity logs show successful completion and exit code 0.

3. Verify endpoint state using checks aligned to evaluation script logic, such as Write-Output, Get-ChildItem, Get-ItemProperty.

4. Validate remediation effects from script operations such as New-Object, Start-Process, Remove-Item, then rerun evaluation for compliance.

For technical validation, compare endpoint state to the Worklet evaluation logic and remediation flow for install notepad++. This supports repeatable software lifecycle workflows, faster change control review, and auditable compliance evidence.

Useful script references for this Worklet include evaluation operations such as Write-Output, Get-ChildItem, Get-ItemProperty and remediation operations such as New-Object, Start-Process, Remove-Item. Use these indicators to verify that endpoint changes match intended policy outcomes.