Getting the “Package failed updates, dependency or conflict validation” error when opening .txt files in Windows 11? This quick tutorial shows you exactly how to fix, repair, and troubleshoot this Notepad issue step-by-step.
In this video, you’ll learn how to solve this Windows error on any device — laptops, PCs, or virtual machines (VMs) like VMware, Parallels, and VirtualBox. Perfect for Windows 11 users on ARM builds, including MacBook Air/Pro M1 & M2 setups, and popular brands (HP, Dell, Lenovo, Asus, Acer, MSI, Samsung, Toshiba, Surface, etc.).
👉 What you’ll learn: • How to fix “Package failed updates, dependency or conflict validation” in Windows 11 • How to reset or reinstall Notepad / Text Editor using Windows Settings or PowerShell • Step-by-step troubleshooting for all Windows 11 editions (Home, Pro, Enterprise, Education, ARM)
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00:00Hey everyone, welcome back to Victor Explains.
00:13So, if you're trying to open a text file or a notepad file on your Windows 11 computer and suddenly you see this message,
00:20Package Failed Updates, Dependency or Conflict Validation, don't worry, it's a pretty common issue, and I'll walk you through exactly how to fix it.
00:28When that error message appears, just click OK to close it.
00:32Then, open your Settings app.
00:37Once you're in, go to Apps, and then select Apps Features or Installed Apps, depending on your Windows version.
00:45Now, find the app that's causing the problem, or simply type Notepad in the search bar if that's where the issue showed up.
00:52When you see it, click on the three dots next to it and choose Advanced Options.
00:58Next, scroll down a bit and click Repair.
01:03This will attempt to fix any missing or corrupted files without deleting your data.
01:08Once that's done, click Reset as well to completely refresh the app and remove any lingering glitches.
01:14After that, go ahead and open your text file again.
01:19In most cases, the error will be gone, and your Notepad file should open normally, just like before.
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