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How to Open old HLP files from Windows 10
It all started when I want to install old software. The software is beautifully written. It is written for windows XP (one of the best windows I ever installed in my life). But the thing is, the software help file is only works with the old windows help "winhlp32.exe"
A curse address to microsoft, thanks to microsoft that currently installing "winhlp32.exe" in windows 10 folder only to open internet link to microsoft support but without any support at all. microsoft called it help stub. stupid name for stupid file that does nothing but open a link to windows support
yes, the windows help stub file does nothing but opening those link.
okay. so how to solved it.
1. first, if you are windows 10 user running 64 bit, you need to have a copy of windows xp 64 bit help file. Get the file from here. it is a rar file, you need to unrar before use. after you download, place anywhere you like.
2. then, you need to remove manually "winhlp32.exe" in windows 10 folder. but, it's not that simple. the file is protected by trustedinstaller. yes sire, your honor, you need to get a rid of trustedinstaller security option first. this link will show you how to do it
3. when you finished delete the "winhlp32.exe" in windows 10 folder, copy the file from step 1 to \windows folder
4. enjoy