Windows Sticky Note Download: Install YYNote in 5 Minutes
Got a new computer and want a desktop sticky note? The first thing you search is “Windows sticky note download.” Windows has its own Sticky Notes, but it’s limited. Among third-party tools, YYNote is the lightest and quickest to get started.
Here’s the complete guide from download to your first sticky note.
Where to Download YYNote
Section titled “Where to Download YYNote”Method 1: Go to the YYNote official website. The homepage has a Windows download button. Click to download the installer (under 30MB).
Method 2: Search “YYNote” in Microsoft Store and click Install. The Store version is identical to the website version.
Method 3: Search “小黄条” or “YYNote” on your phone’s app store. Use it on both phone and computer.
Installation: Double-click and Done
Section titled “Installation: Double-click and Done”- Double-click
YYNote_Setup.exe - Choose installation directory (default C: drive is fine)
- Click “Install”
- Auto-launches after installation
The entire process takes under 30 seconds. YYNote is under 50MB — runs fine even on older computers.
Register and Log In
Section titled “Register and Log In”After launch, the YYNote icon appears in your system tray. Right-click → “Login/Register”:
- First time: Enter phone or email, get verification code, set password
- Registration gives you 7-day free trial of all features
- Log into the same account on other devices — sticky notes sync automatically
Registration is required — your account is the foundation for sync. Change computers, log into your account, and all your notes come back.
Create Your First Sticky Note
Section titled “Create Your First Sticky Note”After logging in, right-click the tray icon → Open Desktop Sticky Note List. A transparent widget appears on your desktop:
- Click the “Sticky Note” tab (default mode)
- Start typing — whatever you want to remember
- Auto-saves — no need to press Ctrl+S
Need a to-do list, schedule, or countdown? Switch modes from the top-left corner with one click.
Customize Appearance
Section titled “Customize Appearance”Right-click tray icon → Settings to adjust:
- Text size and color
- Note width
- Transparency level
- Font selection
Tune it until it looks perfect, then leave it. It appears automatically at every startup, embedded on your wallpaper.
Is it free after download? 7-day full-feature free trial. After that, subscribe monthly or yearly. All features are available during the trial.
Which Windows versions are supported? Windows 7, Windows 10, and Windows 11. Windows XP is not supported.
How to migrate notes to a new computer? Download YYNote on the new computer, log into the same account — notes sync automatically.
Windows sticky note download to your first note — under 5 minutes.