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    What is a good sticky note/post-it note program for XP?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by The Fire Snake, Aug 29, 2009.

  1. The Fire Snake

    The Fire Snake Notebook Virtuoso

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    I need a simple, adware/spyware free, reliable sticky notes program for XP. I searched the threads on this site and I didn't find anything. I searched the web, but it is hard to know what a safe program is, meaning which don't come with some kind of malware. Therefore I am asking you guys what you think is good. I don't need it to do much. It should just allow me to create a little note on the desktop. Thanks!.
     
    The Fire Snake, Aug 29, 2009
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    Lanaya Templar Assassin

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    I am sticking with a shortcut to a notepad file on the desktop,

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Aug 30, 2009
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    I've used Postit lite or hotnotes, and they're good. I had no issues.
     
    fonduekid, Aug 30, 2009
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  6. The Fire Snake

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    Of the ones suggested, which one uses the least resources?
     
    The Fire Snake, Aug 30, 2009
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    "Just to create a little note on the desktop" - notepad.exe would be the perfect tool with minimum resource usage.

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Aug 31, 2009
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    surfasb Titles Shmm-itles

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    Truth.

    I personally use OneNote. I hear Outlook has a sticky note feature.
     
    surfasb, Sep 1, 2009
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    That would probably be fine as well, but I want to see the contents of the file at all times on the desktop and I find that using a sticky note program works great for this.
     
    The Fire Snake, Sep 2, 2009
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    Thanks for all the suggestions everyone. I am using Morun.net's Sticker Lite program that was linked to above. It seems to be working very well. If I have problems with it then I will think about switching to the other ones that you mentioned.
     
    The Fire Snake, Sep 2, 2009
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    Microsoft Stickynote?
     
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    "notepad.exe filename" in the startup folder works wonder :D

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Sep 3, 2009
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