How to run .hlp files on 64bit Windows 7?

[Developer111]

Hi,

My application is developed in VB.Net and i call .hlp files from it.

I am facing a common problem that .hlp files are not running on 64 bit Windows 7 by default. After downloading “winhlp32-windows-7-x86-x64-komeil” I have three files i.e. Install.cmd, winhlp32.exe and winhlp32.exe.mui. On executing Install.cmd I am able to run .hlp files. If we achieve the functionality by running the patch in this way then default Windows 7 behavior will be changed for .hlp files, rather I want a solution for my applications related hlp files.

Is there any other way to achieve the functionality?

Looking forward to your response.

Thanks and Regards

 

[zekeman]

On my Vista type machine, I get the following error message when I click on a .hlp file:
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The Help for this program was created in Windows Help format, which depends on a feature that isn't included in this version of Windows. However, you can download a program that will allow you to view Help created in the Windows Help format.

For more information, go to the Microsoft Help and Support website.
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Can you re-write the help files?