Compiled Help Index File
General Information
Title | CHW File Extension |
Extension | .chw |
Full Form | Compiled Help Index File |
File Type | Help File |
Developer | Microsoft |
MIME Type | application/mshelp |
File Function
Primary Function | Help navigation |
Additional Functions | Indexing, Search assistance |
Features | Keyword lookup, Full-text search |
File Characteristics
Quality | Binary format |
Supports Layers | N/A |
Supports Transparency | N/A |
Editable | No |
Use Cases
Software Documentation | Yes |
Help Systems | Yes |
Technical Support | Yes |
Security and Practices
Security Risks | Code execution |
Best Practices | Validate source |
Historical/Version Information
Initial Release | Mid-1990s |
Latest Version | Part of HTML Help |
Associated Types
Similar Extensions | .hlp, .chm, .hhc, .hhk |
Software Compatibility
Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
---|---|---|
Free | Windows | |
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Free | Windows, Linux |