Help Explorer Viewer for Windows

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Key Details of Help Explorer Viewer

Support help files of Windows and Linux.
Last updated on March 19, 2019
There have been 6 updates
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Developer’s Description

Support help files of Windows and Linux.

Help Explorer Viewer is a full-featured help viewer for both Windows and Linux. One of its main advantages is 100% support of the WinHelp (.hlp), MS HTML Help 1.x (.chm) and MS Help 2.0 (.HxS) help file formats that are widely used in Windows, which lets you use the same online help files for cross-platform applications running under Linux and Windows. Another great advantage of Help Explorer Viewer is its easy integration into your applications. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.

Help Explorer Viewer for Windows

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: May 17, 2007

Latest update: March 19, 2019

Version: 3

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 10
Windows XP
Windows 95
Windows 2000
Windows 98
Windows ME
Windows Vista
Windows NT

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

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 78,787

Downloads Last Week: 28

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User Reviews

4.3/5

4 User Votes

Reads old .hlp file
peterungarFebruary 13, 2018
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.
Summary
Good but can be improved
egbasOctober 15, 2009
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
Does what it's supposed to. I needed it for .HLP files
foobar420August 3, 2009
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.
It's great as a simple .chm viewer.
jjanes188March 4, 2009
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<br /><br /><span class='notifyMsg'> Updated </span>on Mar 4, 2009<p/>Update: HelpExplorer 3.0 viewer does have a search function. Wow! Couldn't ask for more. jj