Help Explorer Viewer

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"Reads old .hlp file"

peterungar February 13, 2018 / Version: Help Explorer Viewer 3

2018-02-13 10:45:14 | By peterungar

Pros

I wanted to read the .hlp file of the 2-dimensional geometric construction program Euklides, which has not yet been adapted to Windows 10. I did not try to activate the HELP button in the program, all I wanted was to read what is in the file. Google search led to very complicated instructions and frustrated responses from others. Having spent over a day on this quest, I finally stumbled on this program which displays the help pages in an attractive format, including clickable links to other pages.

Cons

The program does perfectly what I needed it for. I have no cons.

4 stars

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"Good but can be improved"

egbas October 15, 2009 / Version: Help Explorer Viewer 3

2009-10-15 03:28:26 | By egbas

Pros

Biggest advantage over MS CHM viewer is that you can change font size of the document without touching internet font size settings

Cons

1. single click on the left pane links does not activate the article
2. if CHM extension is associated with the application , double clicking a file does not open it automatically , you still have to issue FILE/Open

Summary

Much better substitue to regular CHM viewer

3 stars

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"Does what it's supposed to. I needed it for .HLP files"

foobar420 August 03, 2009 / Version: Help Explorer Viewer 3

2009-08-03 22:23:19 | By foobar420

Pros

Actually allows the mouse wheel when viewing older .hlp files! Gives a fresh, modern look for users of the old Windows Help. It allows sidebar for a index listing in older hlp files too.

Cons

Didn't install properly. To make it work, I had to move (drag-n-drop) the "gre" folder into the "bin" folder of the program, located at:
C:\Program Files\HelpExplorer Software\Help Explorer 3

Summary

The Windows Help program that came with Windows is horribly outdated and frustrating to use, this is a decent replacement for my case.

The download could have been WAY smaller... The program is actually packed very unprofessionally, I was surprised that it actually worked as well as it did.

5 stars

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"It's great as a simple .chm viewer."

jjanes188 March 04, 2009 / Version: Help Explorer Viewer 3

2009-03-04 12:37:14 | By jjanes188

Pros

It suits my needs just as a reader. It's the simplest and quickest solution.

Cons

It would be nice if it had a search function but let's face it, it's FREE.

Summary

I like it because it is free and quick and simple and solved my problem of not being able to open .chm files in my Windows XP SP2 PC that I downloaded as part of a .zip application.

Thanks to the developers of HelpExplorer 3.0 viewer.

jj

Updated on Mar 4, 2009

Update: HelpExplorer 3.0 viewer does have a search function. Wow! Couldn't ask for more.

jj

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This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.

General
Publisher	OnlineVNC
Publisher web site	http://www.onlinevnc.com
Release Date	May 17, 2007
Date Added	May 17, 2007
Version	3

Category
Category	Graphic Design Software
Subcategory	Desktop Publishing Software

Operating Systems
Operating Systems	Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP/Vista
Additional Requirements	Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP/2003 Server/Vista

Download Information
File Size	10.61MB
File Name	HelpExplorer_3.0_win32.zip

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Total Downloads	74,905
Downloads Last Week	85

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License Model	Free to try
Limitations	Not available
Price	Free

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