Command-Line Programs

Several command-line programs are included with Microsoft Help.

In This Section

  • HxConv.exe
    Microsoft Help converter, used to convert HTML Help 1.x project files to Microsoft Help 2 format.

  • HxComp.exe
    Microsoft Help compiler, used to create compiled Help (.HxS) files.

  • HxReg.exe
    Microsoft Help registration utility, used to register Help namespaces and aliases.

  • HxMerge.exe
    Microsoft Help index merge utility, used to merge full-text and combined attribute indexes.