Frequently Asked Questions

At any time, if you have more questions, do not hesitate to see this documentation or visit our online wiki, the www.htmlexe.com website, or post your questions to the user forum where you can share your feedback too.

We will update this FAQ section in future versions according to your needs.

How do I disable scripting errors (JavaScript errors in Internet Explorer)?
How do I disable the Copy to Clipboard menu in ebooks?
How do I download and compile my website files into an ebook?
How to use ebooks as help files for my application?
How can I minimize the window?
My Flash files are not working in my compiled publication or ebook. Why?
How do I make MP3 or other media files play correctly in a compiled publication?
Does HTML Executable allow support File I/O using the File System Object (from Javascript), and XML manipulation?
How can I read information stored in an external file in JavaScript?
How to lock a portable publication to a given USB disk?
How to prevent end users from distributing their license key to others, or how to avoid fraudulent purchases?
How do I ask users if they are sure they want to close the main window?
How to open and save files?
How to prompt end users for their name once and store it?
How to password protect pages?
How to run an executable program?
How to call your own DLL functions?
How do I use pop-up windows?
How do I create an ebook in kiosk mode?
Can I use HTML Executable to load up my existing website and create a custom browser?
How to accept PayPal purchases for my ebooks and deliver registration keys instantly?
Can I use cookies in my compiled website?
How can I instruct HTMLEXE to open hyperlinks using IE or Chrome, and not the browser that comes with HTMLEXE?
How do I remove traces left by my publication on a computer on which HTML Executable is not installed?
TroubleShooting: Office Word files sometimes do not open correctly
TroubleShooting: why is my publication or ebook slow?
TroubleShooting: how to compile Articulate Presenter, Quizzmaker and Engage content into EXE files with HTML Executable?

Questions from the online wiki:

How to run external programs from my ebook?
How to modify the About box of my ebook?
How to insert more images in the About box (or any other system HTML pages) of my ebook?
How to pass a password to the ebook with the command line?
How to disable the Find menu command?
How to open subfolders of a CD or a disk?
How to add a "Jump To" command?

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About HTML Executable

HTML Executable is a versatile HTML compiler and ebook compiler: it lets you create secure ebooks and desktop applications with your websites, HTML or PDF documents.

You can easily create attractive ebooks, full-featured HTML applications (RIA) and software, digital publications from your websites, PDF files and HTML documents for online or offline distribution.

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