Windows 11 adds AI agent that runs in background with access to personal folders

Re:Windows 11 adds AI agent that runs in background with acc... by A4ET8a8uTh0_v2 on Tuesday November 18, 2025 @04:49AM (#45963176)

So its gonna sound weird, but some companies really have strict policies and notepad there is ok, but notepad++ isn't. Usually, there is some way to get exceptions, but those tend to require more effort than it is usually worth it. I guess what I am saying it: it is not always by choice:D

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Re:Windows 11 adds AI agent that runs in background with acc... by haspok on Tuesday November 18, 2025 @06:24AM (#45963721)

I've worked for banks in the past (actually, working for one right now), and they always had Notepad++ available - at least for me, as a developer.

There are no licensing issues, no fees to pay, no support to pay. It really is free, even in a commercial environment.

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Re:Windows 11 adds AI agent that runs in background with acc... by Delk on Tuesday November 18, 2025 @01:39PM (#45970204)

Lots of organizations have a blanket ban on any third-party software that wasn't specifically approved by IT. Being free might help it get cleared but that's nowhere sufficient. Since Notepad comes with Windows, it's probably always there and never banned. (Although of course the cloud-based LLM integration might actually be a problem.)

With that said, I think I've also had NotePad++ made available by IT at all employers and clients that had me use Windows even when the desktop setup was otherwise quite restricted. It's a rather established tool after all and probably considered a safe and reputable bet even by somewhat conservative IT leadership.

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