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Mark W. Kaelin 23rd May

Do you find yourself needing to enable older help files? Have you downloaded the file Greg mentions in this blog post?

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Not yet, but it's good information to know.

spdragoo@... 25th May

This is especially good to know, as I tend to hold onto software until the newer version of Windows just will no longer run it.

Now, I'm assuming that what this does is convert the .HLP files on-the-fly. Is there a utility that will convert the files from the .HLP format to a newer Windows 7-style format? Also, does the .CHM (Compiled HTML Help) file just have a funky look to it, or will it not display at all?

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Actually...

Greg Shultz 25th May

...once the WinHlp32.exe files are installed, they essentially function as a reader and allow the HLP files to be read in Windows 7.

As I mentioned, the CHM files are readable in Windows 7, but not all the links and features function in Windows 7.

I'm still looking into the CHM angle though...

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Yes all roads do lead to Rome but...

Netweezurd Updated - 12th Jul

Some are shorter than others :

1- Find old WinXP CD.
2- Search for "WINHLP32.EX_" and it's help files if needed.
3- Unpack and copy to \windows folder.
4- Shift-right click a dot hlp file and chose to permanently open them with new executable...

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