[Update] Get Windows 7 Like Wordpad with Ribbon UI in Windows XP and Vista

UPDATE: The developer has removed the application. We'll post an update as soon as he puts it back to download.

As you know Windows 7 contains a revamped Wordpad which features Ribbon UI. It makes the simple wordpad a bit special and also adds new functionality to this basic application.

Recently we blogged about "Notepad 2008" which was developed by our friend "Solo-Dev" aka "Villain". It was removed later because some people uploaded it on their own servers without providing any credit to the original developer.

Now he has updated the application with a new name "Wordpad 2009" which is available for download at following link:

Download Wordpad 2009

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Its a portable application. Download the ZIP file, extract it and run the EXE file.

The UI and features have been updated and now it completely looks like Windows 7 wordpad:

Remember that its an RC1 version and there will be lots of updates in future which we'll continue to share with you all.

PS: If you face any problem while running it, then make sure you have installed Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.

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43 Comments

GD

hey VG, the link says no such file and also, is Wordpad the same as Word 2009 or is it like notepad....?

thanx a lot...
VG

^^ The developer has removed the app thats why the link is not working atm. And yes, this app is very similar to Windows 7 wordpad.
Fletcher

I believe that this link still works, and I think it's 2009:

http://www.4shared.com/file/76164324/c48c17c6/Wordpad_2009_by_Solo_Dev.html?dirPwdVerified=34b99c31

It was the only one I could find.

btw, why was it removed from deviantart?
Josh Medrano

Hello. The download link for wordpad 2009 does't work. Thanks
bertoxxx

vg my idol!
where can i download this modified wordpad now? it doesnt exist on devianart and 4shared.com...
VG

^^ The developer has removed the app so there is no link available now.
Someone

I used your calc.exe which worked just fine, but then I replace the original one and it says Windows Calculator has stopped working. But now your calc.exe stopped working. How do I solve the problem?
Someone

Hey, bertoxxx try this link, http://lifehacker.com/5102153/wordpad-2009-offers-windows-7+like-ribbon-interface. Paste it in to your browser and download it.
Link6155

I can't download it, it has a slash through it
Linards

Hmm, Villian, is there a chance that the ribboned WordPad will see daylight?
Also - how it is going about NotePad, Calulator and Paint?

I really appreciate work adn free time spent o these projects, but you know - log live XP - it still is in the same level as Vista and W7 ( excludig Post-RTM versions ), just looks a bit booring ..

Good luck! Too bad that with my Delphi knowledge I cannot help ...