How to Replace Notepad in Windows Vista

I'm much fond of the Flo's excellent Notepad2 editor. Replacing the simple built-in Notepad is one of the first things that I customize on my developer box.

After the Vista Service Pack 1 is applied, my Notepad2 replacement is rolled back. I have to do it again, and I leave this simple walkthrough for anyone in the same situation:

• Rename the downloaded Notepad2 from Notepad2.exe into Notepad.exe

• Locate Notepad.exe files in C:Windows and C:WindowsSystem32 folders

• Edit the permissions for those files:

• Properties / Security / Advanced / Owner tab: change to Administrators group

• Properties / Security tab: give Administrators group Full Control on the file

• Copy and paste the renamed Notepad2 file in those folders, confirming the UAC message box

• That's it! No more ugly Notepad....