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- | Outpost 2 originally came with a HELP file (.HLP). Over time, Microsoft deprecated using this type of help file, partly for security reasons. The help file was removed from the official Outpost 2 download to reduce the program' | + | Outpost 2 originally came with a HELP file (.HLP). Over time, Microsoft deprecated using this type of help file, partly for security reasons. Microsoft now encourages using HTML files instead. Getting the original help file to work on Windows 7 and above will likely require following the instructions below. |
If you are looking for current help and tutorials on how to play Outpost 2, see the [[outpost_2: | If you are looking for current help and tutorials on how to play Outpost 2, see the [[outpost_2: | ||
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- | **Download Outpost 2 Help File: **{{outpost_2: | ||
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==== Step One: Download Help File ==== | ==== Step One: Download Help File ==== | ||
- | The Outpost 2 help file is contained within the zip file download above. The help file may also be found on the SVN repository at: https:// | + | The Outpost 2 help files (outpost2.hlp, outpost2.cnt) can be found on the original CD in the outpost2 |
In order for the help file to be accessed from the in game prompt, it must be placed in the root directory of Outpost 2 without changing the Help file's filename. | In order for the help file to be accessed from the in game prompt, it must be placed in the root directory of Outpost 2 without changing the Help file's filename. | ||
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If unable to open the help file, download and install the required Windows Help Program to open the help file from here: https:// | If unable to open the help file, download and install the required Windows Help Program to open the help file from here: https:// | ||
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+ | (note that the above may not work if you are on 8.1/10 as Microsoft appears to have removed the downloads. | ||
==== Step Three: Unblock Help File security warning ==== | ==== Step Three: Unblock Help File security warning ==== |