Viewing source code

[Charles D.]

I have a new computer with Vista. When I try to check source code I get an error message: "C:\\Windows\System32\notepad.exe" does not exist. I checked and notepad is there and I can open it, but it will not read code when I 'view' 'source'. What am I doing wrong? Thanks, Charles:confused:

[skywalker2208]

Two problems you bought Vista and you are using Microsoft

[Charles D.]

Thanks, Sky. But what is one to do; what do you recommend?

In reading different post, it has become more confusing. Will replacing notepad with notepad2 allow me to view source or is this sub for another fix? I have searched Microsoft site - can't find it there.
:confused:

[ryanbutler]

For starters, notepad doesn't exist at that directory. I think what you could do is simply change the registry in Vista to point to the correct location of notepad which is C:\Windows\notepad.exe by following this article:

http://dotnet.org.za/thea/archive/2004/11/25/7933.aspx

Either that, or you could always switch the editor that IE uses to view source, which is listed here:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/q163606/

[felgall]

Or alternatively switch to use a more modern web browser such as Firefox, Opera or Safari.

[Charles D.]

Thank you. I will give it a try when I get home from work. I will let you know the out come.

[Scriptage]

Or alternatively switch to use a more modern web browser such as Firefox, Opera or Safari.

Why not just stick to the topic? This has no relevance.

[TheRave]

It has relevance since at least Firefox doesn't use an external program to "view source" meaning that the person could view the source by using Firefox.