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Monday, October 23, 2006

Bugs on compiled HTML Help files
Few days ago, an irrational problem arrives to my Windows XP box: I was unable to read some of my valuable C# electronic books with HTML Compiled help format (.chm). I loaded several of these .chm files, and I got the index, but never a single page of data, only a "Page not found" or "Unable to display page".
I tried to found solutions, but only found a patch to protect about vulnerabilities with Microsoft Windows and .CHM files.

After 2 days of this, I tested a solution: never use the '#' symbol as file name of a compiled help file (.chm). Is a bug on Microsoft HTML Help control. So I renamed all my compiled help books replacing the '#' to "sharp". Bingo!

Ok, I was happy enough yesterday because of the solution. And... again, same problem in my Notebook ! I loaded the books and got the same problem I solved on my other computer. I verified the file name have no trace of '#'... everything seems ok but I was unable to read my books on my notebook (I love the freedom of being wireless, so I can move anywhere at home, where I like to spend some time reading). Well, after few minutes of this mad problem, I noticed the container folder was named: "C# books". Umm... maybe I need to rename this thing too... so I decided to rename the folder from "C# books" to "Csharp books" and eureka!

More virus-free/spyware-free certifications
Well, today I received new Antivirus-free / Spyware-free certifications from the guys at "Blueprograms.com":

Comparator Fast: http://comparator-fast.dsminterdesigner.blueprograms.com/antivirusreport.html
Network Clipboard and Viewer: http://network-clipboard-and-viewer.dsminterdesigner.blueprograms.com/antivirusreport.html
Shutdown Manager and Tools: http://shutdown-manager-and-tools.dsminterdesigner.blueprograms.com/antivirusreport.html

Thanks guys for your time.