1. Edward Robinson

    Windows Vista Updating Vista with WinHlp32.exe File -- Any Advice from People Who Have Done This?

    ED Edward Dibando Created on January 15, 2021 I realize that support for Vista from Microsoft has ended, but a friend has something he wants to do, and I thought maybe a user from the community might have an answer for it. He has some old programs from Win 95, very specialized programs and...
    • Edward Robinson
    • Thread
    • file management installation legacy systems support third party sources troubleshooting update windows help windows vista winhlp32
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  2. 1

    Windows 8 Winhlp32.exe in Windows 8.1 32bit

    I have spent a day to try winhlp32.exe working on my Windows 8.1 32 bit machine but without success. I have installed it but it does not work. What else can I try?
    • 1949mari
    • Thread
    • 32-bit error help installation software support troubleshooting windows 8.1 winhlp32
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Software
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    Windows 7 problems with microsoft fix for missing winhlp32.exe in Windows 7 64-bit

    Hi, I am trying to access old Windows .hlp files. I am currently running Windows 7, and when I try to open them I get the following error message: Cannot display this help file. Try opening the help file again, and if you still get this message, copy the help file to a different drive, and...
    • mich
    • Thread
    • 64-bit error message help files installation legacy files microsoft fix support troubleshooting windows 7 winhlp32
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  4. S

    Windows 7 Help for help (winhlp32.exe)

    Is there a 64-bit Win 7 version of winhlp32.exe available yet? I really need to get to the help functions of an old app that otherwise works fine in Win 7.
    • slsmvs
    • Thread
    • 64-bit application compatibility function help old apps support windows windows 7 winhlp32
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  5. 7

    Windows 7 Workaround for WinHlp32.exe in Windows 7 Build 7000

    Newbie running Win 7 Build 7000... Does anyone have a workaround for WinHlp32.exe? Thanks Bob +++++ Why can't I get Help from this program? [This content is preliminary and subject to change.] The Help for this program was created in Windows Help format, which depends on a feature that...
    • 7g_pull
    • Thread
    • compatibility download help program preliminary software issues support user guide windows 7 winhlp32 workaround
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 How to Access .hlp Files in Windows 7 Without Winhlp32?

    Hi all, This is my 1st post on here. Getting a little infuriated that i cannot get to my .hlp files for my programming environment as windows 7 does not include winhlp32, and it is currently unavailable to download for windows 7..... ARRGGHH. Niether the server 2008 x64 or the vista x64...
    • hansonc8
    • Thread
    • compatibility help files installation programming server 2008 tech support user issues windows 7 windows vista winhlp32
    • Replies: 28
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 can not install WinHlp32.exe (help file)

    I'm trying to update the help file WinHlp32.exe. As you know with vista old versions of help did not work and required a patch. When going to the below link and trying to download it on windows 7 it tells me this version is not for me. I have tried both downloads and nothing seems to work (the...