{"id":3582,"date":"2015-10-01T13:58:04","date_gmt":"2015-10-01T10:58:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.water-simulation.com\/wsp\/?p=3582"},"modified":"2015-10-01T14:04:47","modified_gmt":"2015-10-01T11:04:47","slug":"how-to-open-epanets-help-file-in-windows-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.water-simulation.com\/wsp\/2015\/10\/01\/how-to-open-epanets-help-file-in-windows-10\/","title":{"rendered":"How to open EPANET\u2019s help file on Windows 10?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Since Microsoft rolled out Windows Vista the help files viewer was not included in the standard installation and user had to install the\u00a0Windows Help program separately<\/a>. This fix worked fine up to Windows 8.1. Earlier this year Windows 10 was introduced but Microsoft failed to supply a fix to this issue. Although EPANET can be easily installed and run on Windows 10, when trying to access it’s help file the users are directed to the error page<\/a> on Microsoft website but no fix is available there.<\/p>\n

\"Error<\/a><\/p>\n

However there is a workaround which is based on a fix made for Windows 7.<\/p>\n

Please note that you use this script at your own risk. The script is provided \u201cas is\u201d without any warranty of any kind.\u00a0The author disclaims any and all liability regarding any use of the script.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Download the fix zip file<\/a>\u00a0(176,279 bytes) and place it’s content in a temporary directory.<\/li>\n
  2. Right-click on the\u00a0Install.cmd<\/strong> file and select “Run as administrator<\/strong>“. A black script screen should open.<\/li>\n
  3. Click any key when prompt (twice).<\/li>\n
  4. Once the script ends and it’s window closes, navigate to the installation directory of EPANET. Locate the\u00a0EPANET2.HLP<\/strong> file, right-click it and select “Properties<\/strong>“. On the bottom right side of the properties tab, make sure the “Unblock<\/strong>” box is ticked. Click OK to exit. Do the same to the\u00a0TUTORIAL.HLP<\/strong> file.<\/li>\n
  5. You are done and now can open the EPANET’s help file.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    \"epanet-help-file-on-windows-10\"<\/a><\/p>\n

     <\/p>\n

    Based on the following forum posts: here<\/a> and here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    If you face any problem please report it in the comments below.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Since Microsoft rolled out Windows Vista the help files viewer was not included in the standard installation and user had to install the\u00a0Windows Help program separately. This fix worked fine up to Windows 8.1. Earlier this year Windows 10 was …<\/p>\n

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