You need to install SP5 first, then copy FOXHELP.* into the Foxpro program folder. That's what I always do. BTW, you need to modify a file in the SP5 patch first for Win 7.
> I am trying to make VFP6 foxhelp.chm activate from the menu bar within > Windows 7 x64 machine. > My original Visual Studio CDs would not install so I copied the folder from > my Windows XP box to the Windows 7 box. I registered the files and all worked > great except the help. > I went to \tool\options and entered the help file location and checked the > registry keys and all looks good but no help from the menu bar or by tapping > F1. > When I launch the foxhelp.chm file from the Explorer all looks great. But it > will not launch inside of the VFP6 app. > I finally put a shortcut on the desktop and launch it that way. > Is there a way to make the help file activate from the menu system? The first > option of the help menu pad is enabled but contents, index and search are > disabled. When I click 'microsoft VFP help topics' nothing happens... -- .~. Might, Courage, Vision. SINCERITY! / v \ 64-bit Ubuntu 9.10 (Linux kernel 2.6.39.3) /( _ )\ http://sites.google.com/site/changmw ^ ^ May the Force and farces be with you! _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: [email protected] Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/CAGv=mjares5q8yyb59aa1txnevfuwsdltqppwvs_pd7+cxy...@mail.gmail.com ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
