About this tag
The hex format tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about hexadecimal data representation in Windows environments. Topics include converting hex-encoded text files to readable format using tools like Notepad++, customizing Windows Terminal with hex color schemes, and running legacy mainframe emulators like Hercules that use hex-based system consoles. Users seek practical help with hex-to-text conversion, terminal customization, and understanding hex output from older operating systems. The tag is relevant for developers, IT professionals, and hobbyists working with low-level data formats, terminal configuration, or retro computing on Windows.
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    Windows 7 Convert a notepad from hex format to text

    Hello, Im trying to read a notepad that is in hex format in normal text. I have downloaded the program notepad++, but cant follow the tutorials very well. I tried typing the exact words from the title and couldnt find a tutorial to match, nor do I necessarily wish to learn too much about hex...
    • Steven Luppino
    • Thread
    • file management hex format hexadecimal notepad notepad++ programming text conversion tools tutorial user inquiry
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Old and New -- MVS 370 Mainframe on Windows 7

    Hi all I just love this one.:razz: It's just about as far removed from "Cloud Computing" as you can get. A real mix here of Old and New. Using the Hercules emulator you can run your very own IBM MVS 370 Mainframe system on W7 with no probs at all -- the power of even a humble laptop is vastly...
    • jimbo45
    • Thread
    • cloud computing computer history design model emulator hercules hex format ibm learning tools machine room mainframe mvs 370 operating system public domain source code system internals tso terminal windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support