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This is the download page of ABL-Help Free

This is a safe install and we guarantee no spyware, malware, viruses, or surreptitious code.  We've been in the ABL business since 1985 with a reputation for excellence and integrity.  Our contact information is on the ABL-Help website as well as in the ABL Help File.  You can also contact us with any questions.

S T O P
READ THIS FIRST
1.
Most of the users of ABL-Help are Lenders or Accountants with HIGH SECURITY and downloading an EXE file would not be allowed.  This causes a need to download the file with the name EXP and not EXE.  The instructions to rename the file from EXP to EXE are at the bottom of this page.

2. Downloads typically go int the Downloads folder on your hard drive.  

 

Firewall Friendly EXP Version
(must be renamed)
Most Firewalls do NOT allow EXE files to be Saved or Run
You can SAVE this version after clicking the link below.
DO NOT Open / Run this version until it is renamed per the instructions listed below
  Regular EXE
(does not need to be renamed)
Most Firewalls do NOT allow EXE files to be Saved or Run and this method is not likely to work for you.

Select SAVE and then pick a directory to save into (e.g., C:\TEMP).
DO NOT select Open / Run after the download is complete, you MUST rename the saved file.
 
You can Save or Open this version after clicking the link below.
  - Open / Run will install ABL Help
  - Save will require you to run the install after the save (e.g., save to C:\TEMP)

The EXE files are digitally signed with a COMODO Code Signing Certificate.  That means that COMODO has checked us out, verified that FinSoft and the registering officer exist and that our address and phone numbers are genuine.  This Code Signing Certificate is part of the EXE files and can be seen in the properties of the ABL-Help file.  In addition, users that update the Root Certificates (typically with a Windows update) will see that the program creator is FinSoft and that the installer does not indicate an unknown publisher.

COMODO


The links above are to download the install program that will:

  1. Create a directory C:\program files\ablhelp\
  2. Install ablhelp.exe into that directory
  3. Add a shortcut to your desktop
  4. Add ABL-Help to the Windows--Start--Programs menu

Firewall Friendly EXP Version:

  1. Click the link above and select the Save or Download option that appears
  2. Pick a directory to save into.  A good choice would be C:\Temp or similar
  3. Select Save and the download will begin
  4. Do Not select Open / Run after the download is complete (it must be renamed to EXE to run the file)
  5. Use Windows Explorer to go to the directory that you just saved into
  6. Rename the file ABL-Help_Free.EXP TO ABL-Help_Free.EXE
    (see notes below if you can't see the EXP extension when you go to rename it)
  7. RIGHT CLICK ON ABL-HELP_CLASSIC_FREE.EXE AND USE RUN AS ADMINISTRATORD and follow the installation instructions.

R E M I N D E R:
IF YOU DOWNLOAD THE FIREWALL FRIENDLY VERSION, YOU MUST RENAME THE FILE FROM "EXP" TO "EXE" AFTER DOWNLOADING.  RUN THE INSTALLER AS ADMINISTRATOR FROM THE RIGHT-MOUSE-CLICK OPTION:


ABOUT CHANGING THE EXP FILE EXTENSION NAME:

After downloading ABL-Help (usually to your hard drive - Downloads folder), you will need to change the EXP name to EXE

Go to the Windows File Explorer:

File Explorer

You need to see it in the rename edit box first. 
If you can't see the EXP extension in Windows File Explorer when you go to change the name, then do this:

ABOUT CHANGING THE FILE EXTENSION NAMES:
After downloading the appropriate files, you may need to change the EXP extension name of the file to EXE.  You need to see it in the rename edit box first.  If you can't see the EXP extension of the file when you go to change the name, then do this:

 Launch Windows Explorer (right-click on Start and select the item with the word Explore):

Ia.  FOR WINDOWS 10:
       Cannot See the file extensions (exp):

Pick the View Tab:

Windows8 Explorer

Pick the File name extensions option to "show"

Windows Explorer Extensions

Go to step II below...


Ib.  FOR WINDOWS 11:
       Cannot See the file extensions (exp):

Pick the View Tab and the Show >- File name extensions option noted below:

Windows11 Explorer

Go to step II below...

II.  INSTALL THE SOFTWARE:

If you downloaded an EXP file, then file extension from EXP to EXE (right click to change name or use the F2 key and mouse or keyboard arrows)

You can now close Windows Explorer / File Manager and launch the software.


We look forward to your comments, ideas and input.


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