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Windows 11 January Update Breaks Notepad, Snipping Tool and Other Apps

Microsoft's January 2026 security update has broken Windows 11 apps like Notepad and Snipping Tool, introducing dual bugs ...

Notepad, Snipping Tool, other apps broken by new bug in Windows 110 0

Yet another bug in Windows 11 has left users unable to open apps like Notepad and Snipping Tool, as they are greeted with error code 0x803F8001.
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Windows 11 Notepad, Snipping Tool & More Apps Reportedly Not Opening for Many With 0x803F8001 Error

Windows 11 users report Notepad, Snipping Tool, and other apps failing to open, showing Microsoft Store error 0x803F8001 on affected systems.
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Snipping Tool has these 4 new features you probably missed

The Snipping Tool you ignored is now worth using every day.
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Microsoft admits it accidentally crashed apps like Notepad, Paint, Snipping Tool on Windows 11, rolls out a fix

Microsoft confirms a server-side bug broke Store-based app activation, affecting apps like Notepad with 0x803F8001 error.
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Major Update for Windows 11 Snipping Tool: QR Code Scanning, Emojis & More

Microsoft has started rolling out a new update for Windows Insider testers, adding useful functionality to Windows 11's Snipping Tool. The Snipping Tool now detects QR codes, making it easier to ...
ZDNet

Windows 11 Notepad - yes, Notepad! - to get AI smarts, Snipping Tool update coming too

Microsoft has been working arduously to infuse AI into every one of its product offerings, including Windows 11. The latest Windows 11 update will include updates to Snipping Tool and Notepad, as well ...