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Notepad98 - Because, Why note? on Windows Pc

Developed By: Simple Studio IN

License: Free

Rating: 5,0/5 - 1 votes

Last Updated: August 04, 2026

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 1.0.0
Size 89.3 MB
Release Date September 29, 25
Category Productivity Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to open network sockets. [see more (5)]

Description from Developer:
Welcome back to the 90s!
Notepad98 is a simple, lightweight, and gloriously retro note-taking app inspired by the legendary Windows 98 Notepad.

Forget complex apps with too many f... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Notepad98 - Because, Why note? and install on Windows PC. Notepad98 - Because, Why note? is free Productivity app, developed by Simple Studio IN. Latest version of Notepad98 - Because, Why note? is 1.0.0, was released on 2025-09-29 (updated on 2026-08-04). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 5. Overall rating of Notepad98 - Because, Why note? is 5,0. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 1 users, 1 users had rated it 5*, 0 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Notepad98 - Because, Why note? on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Notepad98 - Because, Why note? on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Notepad98 - Because, Why note? on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install Notepad98 - Because, Why note? using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "Notepad98 - Because, Why note?" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install Notepad98 - Because, Why note? on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "Notepad98 - Because, Why note?" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Other versions available: 1.0.0.

Download Notepad98 - Because, Why note? 1.0.0 on Windows PC โ€“ 89.3 MB

Welcome back to the 90s!
Notepad98 is a simple, lightweight, and gloriously retro note-taking app inspired by the legendary Windows 98 Notepad.

Forget complex apps with too many features. Notepad98 brings back the joy of simplicity โ€” just you, your thoughts, and pure writing.

โœจ Why Youโ€™ll Love Notepad98

๐Ÿ–‹๏ธ Simple & Fast โ€“ Open, type, save. Thatโ€™s it.

๐Ÿ’พ Classic Save Button โ€“ Because real notes deserve to be saved.

๐ŸŽจ Authentic Win98 Look โ€“ Grey windows, pixel edges, retro fonts.

๐Ÿ“‚ Lightweight & Offline โ€“ No ads, no bloat, just notes.

๐Ÿ” Whoโ€™s it for?

Nostalgia lovers who miss the good old days.

Writers who want distraction-free typing.

Minimalists who hate โ€œtoo many features.โ€

Anyone who wants to feel like itโ€™s 1998 again.

๐Ÿ“Œ Why Choose Notepad98?
Because sometimes, the best tech is the simplest. Whether youโ€™re jotting down ideas, grocery lists, or your next big novel โ€” Notepad98 is your pocket-sized time machine.

Whatโ€™s New (for updates)

๐Ÿš€ Performance improvements.
๐ŸŽจ Minor pixel-perfect tweaks.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows an app to create windows using the type TYPE_APPLICATION_OVERLAY, shown on top of all other apps.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows applications to access information about networks.