How to open .chw file format?

The probably reason why you are at this website is a problem with opening .chw file. The full name of the file is Compiled Help Index File. If the double-click on the file’s icon shows you a message that additional programs are needed to open the file, you’ll find the list of helpful programs in the bottom of the page.The developer of this format is Microsoft.

.chw file extension (Compiled Help Index File)

Category Developer/Producer File description Popularity
Misc Files Microsoft Compiled Help Index File
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Programs using this file extension: .chw
ADS OS Software
Windows
Windows
  • The Helpware Group FAR


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