Thanks Dmitry, that did it!

I tried stars for the message, but no go in CHATTER < s >

Thanks

>>I just installed the subject software from a MS download and all went well.
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>>But I wanted to put a shortcut on my desktop for quick access to it.
>>Unfortunately, I can't seem to locate the correct file to use for this. It seems too that none of the ".hx?' are recognized.
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>>I took a hint from the installed files, where the file "sqlcon9.hxs" was the single file under the "Books" directory, but d-clicking on it gives the dialog to associate the file with a program. Using the 'search the web' option finds nothing.
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>>Anyone know how to solve this?
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>>Thanks
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>The target in the property for the SQL Server 2005 BOL on my PC has the following:
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>"C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Help 8\dexplore.exe" /helpcol ms-help://MS.SQLCC.v9 /usehelpsettings SQLServerBooksOnline.9.0 /LaunchFKeywordTopic sql9.portal.f1
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>HTH