@Damon-Fox

Settings->Preferences->Backup
Check the related boxes under Session snapshot and periodic backup.

Cheers
Claudia

I had this problem. Restarting notepad++ seemed to fix it. Maybe it is related to having notepad++ open for many days.

@David-McCallum

I have no trouble deleting the directory/folder in such a case, with Win7 64bit and Notepad++ 7.3.3 32bit at least. Maybe the way I tried it is different from your use-case where you see an issue–can you post more detail about what you do to see this happen? Maybe that sounds dumb, but bear with me–people often leave out a crucial step that seems so obvious to them, but isn’t at all to others.

What error do you get when trying to delete the directory? A “Folder In Use” box with “Try Again” and “Cancel” buttons?

Nowadays, it’s a common practice to auto-check for updates on startup, and prompt the user to visit the website to manually download and install the newer version, if any. A silent auto-updater would not be a good idea here because the Npp website would receive much less visitors, and the developers surely don’t want that.

Hello, @alanrew,

Starting with the 7.3.1 version of N++, you can change the default word characters list ( any character matched by the regex \w )

Select the menu option Settings > Preferences… > Delimiter > Word character List

Click on the choice : Add your character as part of word

Type in the $ character, in the field

Close the Preferences dialog

Et voilà !

Remarks :

Strangely, the regex \w, still, does NOT match the $ symbol !?. Therefore, a PHP variable name should be matched with the regex \$\w+

A double-click on words , containing the $ symbol or ending with it will, also, select them !

Best Regards

guy038

Claudia,

Got my answer…

Had to use Settings/Preferences/Default directory/
and click BOTH
Follow current and Use new style.
Thanks again…