Notepad++

[Need Installation?]
NO

[Howto Update/Upgrade]
good author. tell about when use zip archive (from the download page)
For the zip format installation, if it's the first time you install Notepad++, just unzip the zip file to desired directory, then execute notepad++.exe. However, if you upgrade Notepad++ from the previous version, you have to follow the instructions:

1. Get Run Dialog by clicking start->run (Notepad++ should be closed).
2. Copy this text %APPDATA%\Notepad++ into the text field of Run Dialog.
3. Click ok. A folder named "Notepad++" will appear.
4. Delete 2 files config.xml and stylers.xml then unzip the zip file and launch Notepad++.

[Software Files]
offline help can be downloaded from the download page

[RunTime]
Explorer context menu entry (right click) - also see download page

[As a Platform?]
YES
see the download page

[?]
Notepad Replacement: see download page