I recently obtained a new/different laptop for my radio programming. It is running 64bit Windows 7. It runs well and I haven't had any issues installing my programs. However I have noticed that I can no longer access the Help menu within the Motorola Professional Series CPS. Anyone else have similar issues?
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Professional CPS Help Menu Issue
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Project25_MASTR
Millennial Graying OBT Guy
I've yet to get Pro CPS working properly when it comes to reading/writing radios on a 64 bit base. Couldn't do it on my Win 7 machine and can't do it now on my Win 10 machine.
Windows seven does not contain the executable necessary to display the help files. Download the file on this page, install it and you'll be able to see your help files. Details on this page too. https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=91
See my previous post regarding Win 7. Be advised this file will not work under windows 10. Plenty of details to be found about the problem. Search on "Windows 10 help file" without the quotes.
Pro CPS has to be R06.12.05 or newer to run on the newer machines. Even then it doesn't like some 64 bit systems.
I bought a used Toughbook CF-29 with Win XP and a serial port last year. It is rock solid and runs BOTH Pro and Commercial CPS flawlessly. All the help files work properly without any added executables.
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I downloaded the file patch from the link you provided and my Help menu has been working perfectly! Thanks for the help!
romanr
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Actually, the issue with winhelp for the newer versions of windows is easily found with an internet search. It only took me a few minutes to discover the issue and the fix.
But, I am glad that folks are reading and heeding the info in my post.
FWIW, the winhelp fix is available for any version of Windows prior to 10 and after XP. You have to find the right winhelp for your version of windows, and then it's a snap. Those of us running Win 10 are out of luck, I am afraid. That's why my trusty Toughbook CF-29 with XP Pro is so valuable to me.
daugherh
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When I had Windows 10 on my laptop I could use the Pro CPS and execute the help files with WinHelp32. Here's where I found info on it: https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/insider/forum/insider_wintp-insider_install-insiderplat_pc/winhlp32-do-we-have-to-go-through-this-again/ddcc2f40-e4f3-407b-9672-ee8a2b08a71e and scroll down to the post from Alan Copp that starts off "Here is a solution (thanks to Komeil Bahmanpour): Go to his site."
It then links you to this page: Windows Help Program (WinHlp32.exe) for Windows 8.1 and Windows 7 x64 and x86 - Komeil Bahmanpour and follow the instructions. It took me a few attempts (even running with the administrator account on Windows 10) and I believe a few google searches but I was successfully able to make it run.
As always when working with Windows and internet sites, you mileage may vary and I am only posting this for those wishing to make it work. I take no responsibility if you break your machine...you have backups...right?
Hope this helps and I'll try to answer any questions I can of which I remember!!
Have a great day!
It then links you to this page: Windows Help Program (WinHlp32.exe) for Windows 8.1 and Windows 7 x64 and x86 - Komeil Bahmanpour and follow the instructions. It took me a few attempts (even running with the administrator account on Windows 10) and I believe a few google searches but I was successfully able to make it run.
As always when working with Windows and internet sites, you mileage may vary and I am only posting this for those wishing to make it work. I take no responsibility if you break your machine...you have backups...right?
Hope this helps and I'll try to answer any questions I can of which I remember!!
Have a great day!
paulbarwick
Newbie
Thank You!!!
Steve, thank you so much. Working off of your answer and some of the following posts I was able to finally access "CPS Help" . AWESOME!
Steve, thank you so much. Working off of your answer and some of the following posts I was able to finally access "CPS Help" . AWESOME!
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