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If you specifically want the classic HyperTerminal interface on Windows 7, you do not need a cracked third-party installer. You can legally extract the native files from any old Windows XP machine or installation disc that you already own and move them to Windows 7. Spiceworks Community How to do it: On a Windows XP computer, locate these two specific files: C:\Program Files\Windows NT\hypertrm.exe C:\Windows\System32\hypertrm.dll

There are two primary legitimate ways to run HyperTerminal on Windows 7 without resorting to potentially malicious cracked software:

If you're looking for a more traditional terminal emulator experience, consider these free and open-source alternatives:

hypertrm.chm and hypertrm.hlp (Optional help files in C:\WINDOWS\Help )