.HXS File Extension

Help 2 Compiled Help File

Developer	Microsoft
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What is an HXS file?

Help file compiled for Microsoft Help 2.0; contains help documentation for Windows or other programs; uses HTML for content and XML for metadata.

More Information

HXS files are similar to .CHM files, which are used by Help 1.x, but are formatted differently. They are created using the Microsoft Help 2.0 Compiler.

Programs that open HXS files

Windows

Microsoft Help 2.0 Workshop

Help Explorer Viewer

Free Trial

Viewable in a Web browser

Mac

View in a Web browser

Linux

Help Explorer Viewer

Free Trial

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