App Windows Server 2019 ((full)) — Sticky Notes

Installing the official Microsoft Sticky Notes app on Windows Server 2019 is technically challenging because the app is a Universal Windows Platform (UWP)

In Windows Server 2019, if you search for "Sticky Notes," you won't find it. But if you search for "Note" or look in C:\Windows\System32\, you will find a gem: StikyNot.exe . sticky notes app windows server 2019

Notezilla: Popular for professional environments because it allows you to "pin" notes on top of other specific windows. Installing the official Microsoft Sticky Notes app on

The Result: If you run Get-AppxPackage *sticky* in PowerShell, you will see nothing. If you attempt to sideload an .appx package, you will encounter error 0x80073CFD – "The dependency package could not be found." Extremely lightweight and easy for a single administrator

  • Extremely lightweight and easy for a single administrator to use for quick reminders.
  • Familiar UI for users coming from consumer Windows desktops.
  • Minimal resource usage.

Environment Limitations: In Remote Desktop Services (RDS) or cloud environments (like AWS), users often report that Sticky Notes fails to install or function correctly because it lacks the necessary dependencies found in desktop versions.

Part 6: Performance & Security Considerations for Server 2019

When evaluating a sticky notes app for Windows Server 2019, you must think like a sysadmin, not a user.