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What is an SHG file? Bitmap image containing "hotspots" used by Microsoft WinHelp; certain areas of the image can be clicked to jump to other help topics; similar to a Web image that uses a .MAP file to define clickable areas.

More Information SHG files are compiled by Windows Help File Compiler (hc.exe) and are referenced by Microsoft WinHelp. They should not be opened manually.

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What is an SHG file?

Bitmap image containing "hotspots" used by Microsoft WinHelp; certain areas of the image can be clicked to jump to other help topics; similar to a Web image that uses a .MAP file to define clickable areas.

More Information

SHG files are compiled by Windows Help File Compiler (hc.exe) and are referenced by Microsoft WinHelp. They should not be opened manually.

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Updated: June 16, 2009

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What is an SHG file?↓
Bitmap image containing "hotspots" used by Microsoft WinHelp; certain areas of the image can be clicked to jump to other help topics; similar to a Web image that uses a .MAP file to define clickable areas.

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