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  1. dw85745 Win User

    Win10 v1909 - Run HLP files or How to Convert


    HLP files got deprecated in Win7 but workarounds worked.
    Win10 v1909 appears to eliminate the ability to execute (use) HLP files.
    I have a number of older programs that have or use HLP files including some of M$ old programs.
    One program in particular -- a book I use frequently for reference -- was created using HLP and it will now NOT run.

    QUESTIONS
    1) Anyone have a recent solution to this issue applicable to v1909 and hopefully later?
    I have tried a number of workarounds for prior version but none appear to work.

    2) If HLP is in fact dead, anyone found a program (hopefully free) which will convert HLP files into some other
    format such as CHM or PDF?

    :)
     
    dw85745, Dec 3, 2020
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  2. dw85745 Win User

    Win10 v1909 - Run HLP files or Howto Convert

    HLP files got deprecated in Win7 but workarounds worked.
    Win10 v1909 appears to eliminate the ability to execute (use) HLP files.
    I have a number of older programs that have or use HLP files including some of M$ old programs.
    One program in particular -- a book I use frequently for reference -- was created using HLP and it will now NOT run.

    QUESTIONS
    1) Anyone have a recent solution to this issue applicable to v1909 and hopefully later?
    I have tried a number of workarounds for prior version but none appear to work.

    2) If HLP is in fact dead, anyone found a program (hopefully free) which will convert HLP files into some other
    format such as CHM or PDF?
     
    dw85745, Dec 3, 2020
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    Try3, Dec 3, 2020
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  4. pepanee Win User

    Win10 v1909 - Run HLP files or How to Convert

    Win10 v1909 - Run HLP files or Howto Convert

    I found this:
    How to Open .HLP WinHelp Files in Windows 10

    They also have a YouTube video:


    According to recent reviews on their site, it seems like it still works with the current version of Windows 10.
     
    pepanee, Dec 3, 2020
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