Notepad++ v8.8.2 Release

donho

~~Notepad++ release 8.8.2 is available here:~~
Notepad++ release 8.8.2 virus scanner issue? Please check the following link:
https://notepad-plus-plus.org/news/v882-fix-security-issue/

Notepad++ v8.8.2 regression-fixes, bug-fixes & new features:

Fix regression of folding state not being remembered through sessions. (Fix #16597, #16670)
Fix “Go To Settings” links in Style Configurator regression (from v8.8). (Fix #16592)
Fix small regression of tab background (hovered) highlighting issue after drag&drop. (Fix #16559)
Fix an unresponsive (hang) issue due to hide lines. (Fix #16316)
Fix installer security issue by using the absolute path instead of an unspecified path (CVE-2025-49144). (commit, fix report on GitHub, fix #16744)
Installer component “WinGUp”: update cURL to 8.13.0 for fixing cURL’s security issue CVE-2025-0167. (Fix #16531, #16515)
Update to scintilla 5.5.7 & Lexilla 5.4.5. (Implement #16649)
Add feature to update Notepad++ on exit. (Fix #16601, #13749, #10317, #8495, #8457, #3755)
Add “/relaunchNppAfterSilentInstall” command argument for installer. (Fix #issue)
Add feature to set read-only attribute on file so user can toggle (set/remove) read-only attribute of a file. (Fix #326, #4594, #6216, #7841, #12520, #15571, #16603)
Add new plugin API: NPPM_GETTOOLBARICONSETMODE & NPPN_TOOLBARICONSETCHANGED to get toolbar icon set choice. (Fix #16547, #16646)
Deprecate 3 APIs: Deprecate NPPM_GETOPENFILENAMES, NPPM_GETOPENFILENAMESPRIMARY & NPPM_GETOPENFILENAMESSECOND. (Fix #15997)
Add new feature of using first line of untitled document for its tab name. (Fix #3994, #16584)
Enhance NPPM_DARKMODESUBCLASSANDTHEME: Enable darkmode progress bar for plugins. (Fix #16675)
Various dark mode enhancements. (Fix #16668, #16674, #16560, #16537, #issue)
Fix right click on caption bar unhidding main menu. (Fix #16652)
Fix rename tab error message when tab name is unchanged. (Fix #16661)
Fix Python FunctionList absorbing next function issue if space after colon. (Fix #16636)
Remove .log from errorlist lexer’s default extensions. (Fix #16627)
Make raw string syntax highlighting work for Golang. (Fix #16609)
Fix Notepad++ tray icon lost after Windows Taskbar crashing & being relaunched. (Fix #16588)
Fix changing toolbar icon set not updating to matching panel icon set. (Fix #16595)
Fix Windows dialog file list not react with keystroke (character match). (Fix #2239)
Add “*” mark on modified file entries in “Windows” dropdown menu. (Fix #16542)

Due to the installer security issue, auto-updater will be triggered to this release in 1 day.

Emnet Kahsay

I was reviewing the installer for Notepad++ v8.8.2 and ran the file has through VirusTotal & Hybrid Analysis-- at least 17 vendors marked the file as malicious. I also tested in Joe’s Sandbox and it came back maclicious again. Is this a known issue?

PeterJones

@Emnet-Kahsay ,

see this recent discussion, and the notes on the page that @donho linked at the top of this announcement.

Murray Sobol 1

Windows 11 Professional, downloading this: Installer | GPG Signature
When I try to download this update I get this message:

Is this because of the security issue??
Thanks
Murray

Ekopalypse

@Murray-Sobol-1 said in Notepad++ v8.8.2 Release:

Is this because of the security issue??

Rather because this binary is not signed.

Murray Sobol 1

@Murray-Sobol-1
I am now able to download the file ( a few hours later) but my virus program (Norton) rejects it.
I have submitted a FALSE positive report to Norton.
Murray

MrGrymReaper

@donho I sent you an email Yesterday which could help with aforementioned issue involving the code signing certificate.

Murray Sobol 1

@Murray-Sobol-1
Good news!! I re-downloaded the update and it installed with no issues!!
Thanks
Murray