If you are already running Notion on Windows, the application should auto-update silently. However, if you are stuck on an older version or wish to perform a clean install:
To remove this specific version, the default command is located at ...\Notion\Uninstall Notion.exe .
Build docs, wikis, and project boards using modular components.
Advanced filtering and sorting for complex information. Notion 2.0.41 for Windows
It generally runs faster than the web-based version.
Full support for standard Notion shortcuts (e.g., Ctrl + N for new page, Ctrl + Shift + L for dark mode) plus standard Windows shortcuts like Alt + F4 to close.
Version 2.0.41 is noticeably smoother than earlier 2.x builds: If you are already running Notion on Windows,
If you are updating to version 2.0.41, you might not see a dramatic change in the user interface immediately. However, under the hood, several adjustments make the Windows experience significantly better.
Collaboration is another area where 2.0.41 shines. Real-time syncing across devices is faster than ever. When a change is made on the Windows desktop app, it reflects almost instantly on mobile and web versions. This version also improves the "Mention" and "Comment" system, ensuring that notifications are delivered promptly through the Windows Action Center, keeping teams aligned without needing to keep the app window constantly in focus.
To understand why this update matters, consider these unofficial benchmarks run on a standard Windows 11 Pro (Intel i5-1135G7, 16GB RAM, NVMe SSD): Advanced filtering and sorting for complex information
For Windows users, this means moving from an Electron-based shell that simply rendered a website to a more tightly integrated application that respects Windows system settings, handles memory better, and introduces background sync capabilities.
The jump in cold start time is particularly noticeable. Notion 2.0.41 implements a "warm cache" strategy where the Windows background service keeps the database index ready without loading the UI renderer.