CHM To Exe converts .chm files to secure, stand-alone applications, and creates EXE files quickly using HTML Executable. Users can easily explore and extract all source files from open CHM files, resulting in easy-to-use, standalone programs.
I recently had the chance to test out CHM To Exe, a software that allows you to effortlessly convert your Microsoft HTML Help files (.chm) into secure, standalone applications (.EXE files). One of the most appealing aspects of this program is the ease with which you can create HTML Executable projects. Simply open the CHM file, browse its contents, extract all source files, and generate your project in just a few clicks!
One of the standout features of CHM To Exe is its ability to allow you to explore the contents of your HTML Help files without forcing you to decompile them first. With this program, you can open any .chm file, view its contents, see its properties, and even generate a ready-to-compile HTML Executable project with settings taken directly from the source file.
The security features offered by CHM To Exe are also a major selling point. The program allows you to protect your source files against decompilation, copying, and other security threats by compiling them into an executable program file. You can even disable the "Show Source" context menu command and prevent print, copy, and select commands on any topic you want.
One of the most impressive capabilities of CHM To Exe is its integration with HTML Executable. This allows you to take advantage of HTML Executable's extensive customization and personalization options to create user-attractive and fully-customized .exe files. You can add menus, toolbar buttons, splash screens, custom message boxes, and even turn your HTML Help files into trialware with custom registration keys and online activation systems.
The scripting features in CHM To Exe are also noteworthy. Using JavaScript and HEScript, you can execute external or internal programs, read or write files, and read or write from the registry without having to deal with security restrictions.
Finally, CHM To Exe's ability to distribute your executable files safely, thanks to digital signatures with Authenticode (certificates), ensures that your files remain protected and secure. Additionally, map IDs for pages are supported and map files are automatically generated in the language of your choice.
Overall, I found CHM To Exe to be a powerful and versatile software that exceeded all of my expectations. One thing to keep in mind, though, is that CHM To Exe requires HTML Executable in order to compile .exe files.
One of the standout features of CHM To Exe is its ability to allow you to explore the contents of your HTML Help files without forcing you to decompile them first. With this program, you can open any .chm file, view its contents, see its properties, and even generate a ready-to-compile HTML Executable project with settings taken directly from the source file.
The security features offered by CHM To Exe are also a major selling point. The program allows you to protect your source files against decompilation, copying, and other security threats by compiling them into an executable program file. You can even disable the "Show Source" context menu command and prevent print, copy, and select commands on any topic you want.
One of the most impressive capabilities of CHM To Exe is its integration with HTML Executable. This allows you to take advantage of HTML Executable's extensive customization and personalization options to create user-attractive and fully-customized .exe files. You can add menus, toolbar buttons, splash screens, custom message boxes, and even turn your HTML Help files into trialware with custom registration keys and online activation systems.
The scripting features in CHM To Exe are also noteworthy. Using JavaScript and HEScript, you can execute external or internal programs, read or write files, and read or write from the registry without having to deal with security restrictions.
Finally, CHM To Exe's ability to distribute your executable files safely, thanks to digital signatures with Authenticode (certificates), ensures that your files remain protected and secure. Additionally, map IDs for pages are supported and map files are automatically generated in the language of your choice.
Overall, I found CHM To Exe to be a powerful and versatile software that exceeded all of my expectations. One thing to keep in mind, though, is that CHM To Exe requires HTML Executable in order to compile .exe files.
What's New
Version 1.6.0: Minor improvements and compatibility with Windows 7 (see http://www.htmlexe.com/chm2exe/releasenotes.htm)