Заглушка windows winhlp32 для windows 10

Уже с Windows 7 майкрософт решила, что HLP-файлы помощи устарели, вместо них используются CHM (compiled HTML), и поэтому прекратила их поддержку.

Поэтому в папке windows лежит winhlp32.exe, который вместо показа помощи отправляет пользователей куда нибудь в интернет на страницу помощи майкрософт. На этой странице можно скачать обновление, которое ставит нормальный winhlp32.exe в систему. Но для Windows 10 там нет пакета обновления.

Поэтому, например, в Delphi 7 теперь невозможно почитать помощь.

В интернете лежит несколько вариантов самодельного пакета c winhlp32 под Windows 10, там внутри и exe-шник, и mui файлы ресурсов под разные языки. Но в этих пакетах одна проблема — хоть и отлично работает winhlp32.exe, но нет библиотеки ftsrch.dll, а отсюда — пропадает вкладка «Поиск», а сам winhlp32.exe при первом запуске выдает ошибки.

Я доработал этот пакет, вставил туда ftsrch.dll и команду его копирования в папку windows.

Итак:
1) качаем этот zip-архив http://blackstrip.ru/winhlp32-and-search-win10.zip
2) распаковываем его куда нибудь
3) тыкаем правой кнопкой мышки по скрипту install.cmd и выбираем «Запуск от имени администратора». Ждем когда скрипт все скопирует под расширенными правами (с простыми правами winhlp32.exe не удается ни удалить, ни заменить, правда, прога unlocker может его таки удалить, и потом можно вручную закинуть winhlp32.exe на пустое место, но скриптом все это делать еще удобнее).

4) Наслаждаемся полноценным winhlp32 с системой поиска.

A long time back, most of the software used to ship with .hlp (WinHelp help format) help files. Since Windows Vista, the legacy .hlp format has been deprecated. To view 32-bit Help files with the .hlp file extension in Windows Vista (and higher — through Windows 8.1), you will need to download and install WinHlp32.exe (KB917607 package) from the Microsoft Download Center.

• WinHlp32.exe for Windows 8.1 x86 (KB917607)
• WinHlp32.exe for Windows 8.1 x64 (KB917607)
• WinHlp32.exe for Windows 8 (KB917607)
• WinHlp32.exe for Windows 7 (KB917607)

However, this update isn’t available for Windows 10/11. Installing one of the KB917607 installers on Windows 10 or 11 would cause the following error:

Windows Update Standalone Installer
The update is not applicable to your computer.

This article tells you how to restore the missing WinHelp (.hlp) viewer on Windows 10 or 11.

Get Winhlp32.exe (.hlp) functionality in Windows 10 or 11

There are situations where you need the .hlp functionality even today. For example, I needed to refer to WinDiff.hlp manual to know the command-line switches supported. Note that WinDiff is still being used today by many users. By default, Windows 10/11 have the file Winhlp32.exe in the Windows directory, but it’s only a 12 KB dummy or placeholder file that doesn’t do anything when run.

Step 1: Download KB917607 and extract the files manually

To get the .hlp viewing functionality in Windows 10/11, you need to extract the required files from the KB917607 package.

1. Download the KB917607 update (meant for Windows 8 or 8.1) from the Microsoft Download Center to your Windows 10 or 11 computer.

   (In this illustration, I have used the Windows 8 x64 installer. Since I’m using Windows 64-bit, I downloaded the x64 installer file Windows8-RT-KB917607-x64.msu)

   Update: I’ve later found that both Winhlp32.exe (in x64 and x86 folders) files in Windows8-RT-KB917607-x64.cab are exactly the same. It’s a 32-bit executable only — SHA1 hash for both files is 3aadfdea4bc00a6fa950a123f377de19775ec1fe.

2. Use 7-Zip or any other archiver to open Windows8-RT-KB917607-x64.msu.
3. Extract the file Windows8-RT-KB917607-x64.cab to your desktop.
   
4. Open a Command Prompt window, and type these two commands one by one, and press Enter after each command:

   md d:test
   
   expand "%USERPROFILE%DesktopWindows8-RT-KB917607-x64.cab" -F:* d:test

   

   (In the above example, I’m creating a temporary folder on the D: drive, and then I’m extracting the contents of the .cab file. If the drive letter is different in your system, change it accordingly.)

5. Now, copy these four files to your desktop:

   D:testamd64_microsoft-windows-winhstb_31bf3856ad364e35_6.2.9200.16420_none_820c960392fdf7edwinhlp32.exe
   D:testamd64_microsoft-windows-winhstb_31bf3856ad364e35_6.2.9200.16420_none_820c960392fdf7edftsrch.dll
   
   D:testamd64_microsoft-windows-winhstb.resources_31bf3856ad364e35_6.2.9200.16420_en-us_2b615f4ab77535c0winhlp32.exe.mui
   D:testamd64_microsoft-windows-winhstb.resources_31bf3856ad364e35_6.2.9200.16420_en-us_2b615f4ab77535c0ftsrch.dll.mui

   (As I’m using Windows x64 version, I’ve copied the x64 version of Winhlp32.exe denoted by the letters “amd64” in the folder name. The .mui file (Multilingual User Interface) are resource files that allow you to change your Windows interface to display different languages.

   Because I’m using the English version of Windows, I picked up the “en-US” version of the .mui file from the D:Test folder. In case you have an Italian language version of Windows, you’d need the en-IT version of winhlp32.exe.mui.)

   Tip: Alternatively, you can search for Winhlp32.exe in the D:Test folder and easily pick the two files from search results. Similarly, search for ftsrch.dll and ftsrch.dll.mui (en-us version) and copy them.

   

Now, you have the four files Winhlp32.exe, Winhlp32.exe.mui, ftsrch.dll, and ftsrch.dll.mui on your desktop. Follow one of the methods under Step 2 below.

Step 2: Copy the files to the Windows folder

Method 1: Replace the default Winhlp32.exe with the legacy copy

This method replaces the factory default copy of Winhlp32.exe with the legacy (Windows version of the file.

An advantage of this method is that the contextual help (F1) works perfectly in your old applications. The disadvantage is that the procedure needs to be carried out after installing every Windows 10 or 11 Feature Update. The procedure needs to be repeated also when Windows File Protection replaces the file with the original copy automatically, or when the user runs the Sfc.exe command to fix corrupted files.

You have the files Winhlp32.exe, Winhlp32.exe.mui, ftsrch.dll, and ftsrch.dll.mui on your desktop. Follow these steps to copy them to the Windows folder.

1. Run Command Prompt under TrustedInstaller rights. Let’s say you’re using the AdvancedRun tool as specified in the linked article.
   
2. In the Command Prompt window, run these commands:

   cd /d C:Windows
   ren Winhlp32.exe  Winhlp32_old.exe
   copy  C:usersRameshdesktopWinhlp32.exe
   copy  C:usersRameshdesktopftsrch.dll
   cd  C:Windowsen-us
   ren Winhlp32.exe.mui  Winhlp32_old.exe.mui
   copy  C:usersRameshdesktopWinhlp32.exe.mui
   copy  C:usersRameshdesktopftsrch.dll.mui
   exit

   

   Note: Replace the desktop folder path accordingly in the command-line. Don’t use environment variables like %userprofile% because the Command Prompt window is currently running under TrustedInstaller privileges.

   That’s it. We’ve replaced the default Winhlp32.exe with the Windows 8 version of the file.

   

   You should be able to open .hlp files by double-clicking on them or by pressing F1 (contextual help) from the respective application.

   If the user gives focus to a button, object, or a field for which custom help has been defined in that application, and then presses F1, the custom Help for that object is displayed. If no help is defined for that object, then it opens the most relevant page in the .hlp file, so that the user doesn’t have to read the entire help documentation. This is called context-sensitive help.

   The full-text search feature (“Find” tab in the “Find Topics” dialog) will work as well.
   

Method 2: Without replacing the default Winhlp32.exe file

This method doesn’t replace the original Winhlp32.exe. Instead, we copy the older version of the file in a different name and then associate .hlp files with it.

The advantage of this method is that you don’t need to re-do the procedure after installing every Windows 10 Feature Update. A disadvantage is that you can’t use the F1 key in your applications to open the contextual help. It’s because your application won’t be able to find the renamed copy of Winhlp32.exe. Double-clicking on .hlp files will open the file, though.

1. Rename them to Winhlp32_legacy.exe & Winhlp32_legacy.exe.mui respectively.
2. Move the file Winhlp32_legacy.exe to C:Windows

3. Move Winhlp32_legacy.exe.mui to C:windowsen-US

   (en-US is for English language OS. Likewise, for Italian language OS, you’d copy the .mui file to C:windowsen-IT, and so forth. To view the complete list of Locale IDs or LCIDs, visit the LCID (Locale ID) | Microsoft Docs webpage)

   Note:  As Windows 10 and 11 already contain the Winhlp32.exe and Winhlp32.exe.mui placeholder files, we don’t want to delete or rename the factory default versions to replace them with the legacy copies.

   Some users tend to take ownership of the original Winhlp32.exe file and delete it before replacing it with the legacy copy. Doing so might cause the Windows File Protection to restore the originals at a later stage automatically.

   Here is a sample System File Checker (Sfc.exe) CBS log showing that the Windows File Protection has restored the factory-default versions of the files from the component store (WinSxS)

   Info CSI 00005d95 [SR] Repairing corrupted file [l:20 ml:21]"??C:WINDOWSen-US"[l:16]"winhlp32.exe.mui" from store
   Info CSI 00005dd4 [SR] Repairing corrupted file [l:14 ml:15]"??C:WINDOWS"[l:12]"winhlp32.exe" from store

   So, we need to avoid deleting or renaming the factory default version of Winhlp32.exe and the corresponding .mui file. That’s why we changed the file names by suffixing _legacy in Step 6 above.

Search feature in .hlp files

1. If you need the full-text search feature (“Find” tab) in .hlp files, copy these two files as well:
   • ftsrch.dll (copy it to C:Windows)
   • ftsrch.dll.mui (copy it to C:Windowsen-us)

   ftsrch.dll is the Microsoft Full-Text Search module. If the “Find” tab is missing when you open a .hlp file, it means that ftsrch.dll is missing in the computer.

   If you receive the “Unable to display the Find tab. (177)” error, you can fix the issue by deleting .FTS, .GID, and .CNT files in the %LOCALAPPDATA%Help and/or %SYSTEMROOT%Help directory. The .GID and .CNT files may be found in the same directory as the .hlp file.

Associate .hlp files with legacy Winhlp32 (legacy version)

The next step is to associate WinHelp .hlp files with Winhlp32_legacy.exe. Follow these steps:

1. Locate a .hlp file on your computer, right-click on the file and choose Properties.
   
2. Click on the Change button.
3. Click More apps
   
   
4. Click Look for another app on this PC.
   
5. Locate C:WindowsWinhlp32_legacy.exe in the browse dialog and select it.

You’ve now associated .hlp files with the legacy (Windows version of Winhlp32.exe. Double-click a .hlp file to test.

Why was WinHlp32 discontinued by Microsoft?

Around March 2006, the Microsoft Help team announced that WinHelp would be deprecated (phased out). Ted Dworkin (Director of Windows Support Experience) said this:

“WinHelp does not meet the code standards established for Vista. These standards include security, reliability, and performance. WinHelp is architected in such a way that we would have to rewrite it from the ground up to meet the Vista code standards. And that approach doesn’t make sense given that we have two other Help systems in Vista.”

Microsoft recommends that software developers discontinue using the Windows Help application and transition their Help experience to an alternative Help file format, such as CHM, HTML, or XML.

(Last updated on July 26, 2022)

Fast fix

• Download Winhlp32.exe_for_Windows_10.zip
• Extract
• Install_Windows_10.cmd
  • Right-click -> Run as Administrator
• Make sure to also try Iris mini or Iris – the best software for eye protection 🙂

The Story

So I’m playing with the Kepler software for Astrology charts and it needs the old Windows Help program.

Spend several days searching for this thing on the internet.

• winhlp32-windows-7-x86-x64-komeil.cab
• Winhlp32.exe
• How to open .hlp files with WinHlp32.exe on Windows 10?
• Windows Help Program (WinHlp32.exe) for Windows 8.1 and Windows 7 x64 and x86

You probably may find this article if the program opens this:

• Error opening Help in Windows-based programs: “Feature not included” or “Help not supported”
• https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/error-opening-help-in-windows-based-programs-feature-not-included-or-help-not-supported-3c841463-d67c-6062-0ee7-1a149da3973b

And any of these files doesn’t work:

• 4013443 WinHlp32.exe for x86-based versions of Windows 8.1
• 4013443 WinHlp32.exe for x64-based versions of Windows 8.1
• 4013443 WinHlp32.exe for Windows 8
• 4013443 WinHlp32.exe for Windows 7
• 4013443 WinHlp32.exe for Windows Server 2008
• 4013443 WinHlp32.exe for Windows Server 2008 R2

• 4013443 WinHlp32.exe for Windows Vista

The good guy here had the .cab file once upon a time but now the link is dead:

• http://www.komeil.com/blog/windows-help-program-winhelp-winhlp32-exe
• https://www.sevenforums.com/software/10668-winhlp32-exe-4.html

And the good guy here had a workaround for Windows 10:

• https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/insider/forum/all/winhlp32-do-we-have-to-go-through-this-again/ddcc2f40-e4f3-407b-9672-ee8a2b08a71e
• set WindowsVersion=7
• goto :BypassVersionError

Finally, I found the file here:

• https://www.thefreewindows.com/4110/view-older-files-windows-7-download-winhlp32exe/

But was not sure how much this website will be up and running.

So the good guy, the creator of the most awesome-super-giga-top-best software in the world Iris made you a package 😀

• Download Winhlp32.exe_for_Windows_10.zip

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Восстановление winhlp32.exe в Windows 10

Восстановление winhlp32.exe в Windows 10

Сообщение blackstrip » Сб авг 06, 2016 11:44 am

Уже с Windows 7 майкрософт решила, что HLP-файлы помощи устарели, вместо них используются CHM (compiled HTML), и поэтому прекратила их поддержку.

Поэтому в папке windows лежит winhlp32.exe, который вместо показа помощи отправляет пользователей куда нибудь в интернет на страницу помощи майкрософт. На этой странице можно скачать обновление, которое ставит нормальный winhlp32.exe в систему. Но для Windows 10 там нет пакета обновления.

Поэтому, например, в Delphi 7 теперь невозможно почитать помощь.

Я доработал этот пакет, вставил туда ftsrch.dll и команду его копирования в папку windows.

Итак:
1) качаем этот zip-архив http://blackstrip.ru/winhlp32-and-search-win10.zip
2) распаковываем его куда нибудь
3) тыкаем правой кнопкой мышки по скрипту install.cmd и выбираем «Запуск от имени администратора». Ждем когда скрипт все скопирует под расширенными правами (с простыми правами winhlp32.exe не удается ни удалить, ни заменить, правда, прога unlocker может его таки удалить, и потом можно вручную закинуть winhlp32.exe на пустое место, но скриптом все это делать еще удобнее).

4) Наслаждаемся полноценным winhlp32 с системой поиска.

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Это может быть проблемой для некоторых пользователей, которые используют старое программное обеспечение, но есть способ обойти это ограничение.

Решение 1 – Скопируйте winhlp32.exe с ПК с Windows XP

Если у вас есть какой-либо старый компьютер под управлением Windows XP, вы можете скопировать его оттуда или, если у вас есть установочный диск Windows XP, вы можете настроить виртуальную машину с Virtualbox на вашем компьютере, установить Windows XP и перенести winhlp32.exe.

Вы можете загрузить этот файл онлайн из сторонних источников, но этот файл может содержать вредоносное ПО, поэтому будьте особенно осторожны и обязательно отсканируйте его антивирусом.

Решение 2 – Установите winhlp32.exe

Многие пользователи сообщили, что вы можете решить эту проблему, установив winhlp32.exe. Для этого вам просто нужно выполнить следующие шаги:

Это относительно простая процедура, но для того, чтобы сделать это, вам нужно найти подходящий конвертер онлайн. В Интернете есть много бесплатных конвертеров, поэтому вы можете попробовать любой из них.

Решение 4 – Используйте сторонние решения

В некоторых редких случаях, если FileViewer не может отобразить собственное представление файла, вы можете использовать представления Text и Hex для проверки содержимого файла.

Эти представления позволяют видеть «внутри» файла, предоставляя ценную информацию, особенно для неизвестных типов файлов. Вы даже можете искать контент, хранящийся в файле.

Решение 5. Используйте командную строку

Помните, что вам нужно скопировать файл из 32-разрядной версии XP, если вы используете 32-разрядную версию Windows 10. То же самое относится и к 64-разрядным версиям.

Если вы копируете winhlp32.exe из 32-разрядной версии Windows XP в 64-разрядную версию Windows 10, эта процедура может не работать.

Сам процесс немного сложен, поэтому обязательно внимательно следуйте инструкциям. Чтобы устранить эту проблему, выполните следующие действия.

Еще раз отметим, что вам потребуется 32-разрядная версия Windows XP, если вы используете 32-разрядную версию Windows 10. То же самое относится и к 64-разрядной версии.

Посмотрите наше руководство по работе в командной строке как профессионал!

Решение 6 – Перетащите нужный файл в winhlp32.exe

Однако вам также может потребоваться изменить свои разрешения безопасности и заменить некоторые системные файлы.

Решение 7 – Загрузите winhlp32.exe от Microsoft

Microsoft решила удалить winhlp32.exe из Windows Vista, так как она не соответствовала стандартам безопасности, а с Vista этот файл не был частью Windows.

Однако вы все равно можете скачать его, если хотите, прямо с веб-сайта Microsoft.

Имейте в виду, что эта версия предназначена для Windows 8, но вы должны иметь возможность использовать ее и с Windows 10.

Решение 8. Загрузите обновление для Windows 8.1 и извлеките из него файл

Стоит отметить, что это решение работает только с английской версией Windows 10, поэтому, если вы используете другую версию, вам нужно заменить en – и en-us с правильными параметрами в командной строке, которые соответствуют вашей версии.

Примечание редактора . Этот пост был первоначально опубликован в августе 2016 года и с тех пор был полностью переработан и обновлен для обеспечения свежести, точности и полноты.

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WinHlp32 for Windows 10

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Open and view older Help files on Windows 10 along with the annotations, bookmarks and other modifications you made using this tool

In the eventuality that you have recently installed Windows 10, then there is a chance that you noticed that you are unable to open or read older help files. To be more precisely, whenever you attempt to access them, you get redirected to a page that explains that the latest version of Windows does not support these files anymore.

WinHlp32 is a tiny application designed to help you with this predicaments, meaning that it restores the ability to open and view the help or HLP files on Windows 10.

Simply install and forget about it

It is worth mentioning that the application does not have an interface, but is rather designed as a fix. Consequentially, you need to run the installer and follow the straightforward steps to complete the operation. Since the tool does not have a GUI, it means it does not come with settings or options and hence, you can know it works properly by opening a help file.

In case you change your mind that want to remove it, then you should be able to find it in Uninstall section in the Control Panel. At the same time, the tool does not affect anything on your system, so you should be able to preview the edits you made on the HLP files, meaning annotations, bookmarks or changes to the font and colors, for instance, exactly as you left them.

A lightweight tool that enables you to access help files on Windows 10

Not only did Microsoft remove the HLP reader from its latest operating system, but is seems it is also encourages developers to stop using the Windows Help app. Instead they recommend alternative file formats, such as XML, HTML or CHM. On the other hand, if you still have older Help files that you would like to access on a Windows 10 operating system, then perhaps WinHlp32 could come in handy.

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Part 2: Replacing Files in Windows Folder

I successfully completed the process and was able to open the help file from the legacy program I am using. That’s progress! Thanks for figuring this out.

However, I have run into a bit of odd behavior. It opens into a browser window, and if the help file is longer than the page it is truncated. There are no scroll bars, and any attempted action produces only an error sound. Esc terminates the window.

Also, I saw in your reply:
“32-bit WinHelp works in both 32-bit and 64-bit version of Windows. But 64-bit WinHelp works only in 64-bit version of Windows. This is why I mentioned only 32-bit WinHelp in the article as it will work for everyone. You can use 64-bit WinHelp in your 64-bit Windows 10.”

9/18/21. Just tried process; it didn’t work. All of process seemed to have been taken. Have successfully used process on several other computers. This laptop is Dell Insp 15 3000, recently updated Win 10 Home 64 bit (used ….x86.msu). Saw where this worked for Neil on 9/4/21. Any ideas other than “operator error — try again”. OR has Microsoft done it to us again since 9/4/21?

Wow! It worked! Now I can access help files in programs from 96 and 99. Thanks!

I love you guys so much. You made it happen for me. I can run my beloved ReBirth RB-338 on Windows 10 now.

I can’t believe this worked. I tried several versions of this appoach from other blog posts, before. Copying those files manually, typing in the command shell. To no avail. I’d given up hope.

This was so easy.
Amazing. A million thanks.

Genius – you made me feel so smart. Thanks for your excellent illustrated instructions.

Quite a few steps to take, and a little background knowledge of how to create folders and navigate to them using the cmd window, but it worked for me! Took several attempts to get through step 7, though.

I tried various other routes, including looking at, but backing off from, several ‘dodgy’ websites before attempting your instructions.

The magic.exe seem to be broken. After placing it into the same dir as the update file and running it, the program creates only empty directories. When I had moved the update file and re-runned it, it had again created only empty folders. it’s like it would create them independant if there is an update file or not in the same folder

I have just (2020-09-27) tried to attempt this but in Part 1 step 1 the Windows site had only msu files for download, and they of course tell me that the update is not meant for this (W10) computer. Any suggestions?

After downloading MSU file, now proceed to step 2 and so on.

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Иногда система Windows отображает сообщения об ошибках поврежденных или отсутствующих файлов winhlp32.exe. Подобные ситуации могут возникнуть, например, во время процесса установки программного обеспечения. Каждая программа требует определенных ресурсов, библиотек и исходных данных для правильной работы. Поэтому поврежденный или несуществующий файл winhlp32.exe может повлиять на неудачное выполнение запущенного процесса.

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Существует несколько типов ошибок, связанных с файлом winhlp32.exe. Файл winhlp32.exe может находиться в неправильном каталоге файлов на вашем устройстве, может отсутствовать в системе или может быть заражен вредоносным программным обеспечением и, следовательно, работать неправильно. Ниже приведен список наиболее распространенных сообщений об ошибках, связанных с файлом winhlp32.exe. Если вы найдете один из перечисленных ниже (или похожих), рассмотрите следующие предложения.

winhlp32.exe

Не удалось запустить приложение, так как отсутствует файл winhlp32.exe. Переустановите приложение, чтобы решить проблему.

Проблемы, связанные с winhlp32.exe, могут решаться различными способами. Некоторые методы предназначены только для опытных пользователей. Если вы не уверены в своих силах, мы советуем обратиться к специалисту. К исправлению ошибок в файле winhlp32.exe следует подходить с особой осторожностью, поскольку любые ошибки могут привести к нестабильной или некорректно работающей системе. Если у вас есть необходимые навыки, пожалуйста, продолжайте.

Как исправить ошибки winhlp32.exe всего за несколько шагов?

Ошибки файла winhlp32.exe могут быть вызваны различными причинами, поэтому полезно попытаться исправить их различными способами.

Шаг 1.. Сканирование компьютера на наличие вредоносных программ.

Файлы Windows обычно подвергаются атаке со стороны вредоносного программного обеспечения, которое не позволяет им работать должным образом. Первым шагом в решении проблем с файлом winhlp32.exe или любыми другими системными файлами Windows должно быть сканирование системы на наличие вредоносных программ с использованием антивирусного инструмента.

Шаг 2.. Обновите систему и драйверы.

Установка соответствующих исправлений и обновлений Microsoft Windows может решить ваши проблемы, связанные с файлом winhlp32.exe. Используйте специальный инструмент Windows для выполнения обновления.

Помимо обновления системы рекомендуется установить последние версии драйверов устройств, так как драйверы могут влиять на правильную работу winhlp32.exe или других системных файлов. Для этого перейдите на веб-сайт производителя вашего компьютера или устройства, где вы найдете информацию о последних обновлениях драйверов.

Шаг 3.. Используйте средство проверки системных файлов (SFC).

Шаг 4. Восстановление системы Windows.

Другой подход заключается в восстановлении системы до предыдущего состояния до того, как произошла ошибка файла winhlp32.exe. Чтобы восстановить вашу систему, следуйте инструкциям ниже

Если все вышеупомянутые методы завершились неудачно и проблема с файлом winhlp32.exe не была решена, перейдите к следующему шагу. Помните, что следующие шаги предназначены только для опытных пользователей

Загрузите и замените файл winhlp32.exe

Перейдите в папку, в которой должен находиться файл, и вставьте загруженный файл. Ниже приведен список путей к каталогу файлов winhlp32.exe.

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Windows 10 is a modern operating system, therefore it has few compatibility issues with older software. For example, it can’t natively open .hlp files and there are several causes for this problem.

Many programs come with their own help files, and some older applications use .hlp format for those files.

This format was supported by older versions of Windows, but Windows 10 doesn’t have native support for it, which means that you can’t open .hlp files on the newest OS from Microsoft.

Hlp files are commonly used for reading help documentation for older applications. However, according to users, they are unable to view .hlp files.

In this article, we’re going to present you with the solutions to fix this predicament, and how to open hlp files on your Windows 10 computer.

How do I open .hlp files in Windows 10?

1. Use a dedicated third-party tool

If you want to open .hlp files on Windows 10, you can always use third-party solutions. We recommend you a tool that can be used for both authoring and opening these types of files.

It will also help you to create Help, policy, and knowledge base content. Using rich media, you can be sure that your text looks awesome and is easy to understand.

After creating the content, you can choose to generate the output for multiple platforms, web or mobile, or select from a variety of presets, such as PDF, HTML5, and more.

Adobe RoboHelp

Open any .hlp files from your Windows 10 with one of the best software solutions available.

2. Copy winhlp32.exe from Windows XP PC

Windows 10 doesn’t have a winhlp32.exe file that is in charge of .hlp files, and to fix this issue you can copy this file from Windows XP if you have any old PC running Windows XP.

Also, if you have a Windows XP installation disc you can set up a virtual machine with Virtualbox on your PC, install Windows XP, and transfer winhlp32.exe.

If you don’t know how to set up a VM or what tools to use, we recommend you to take a look at our dedicated guide and learn everything you need to know.

You might be able to download this file online from third-party sources, but that file can contain malware, therefore, use extra caution and be sure to scan it with your antivirus.

3. Convert .hlp files to PDF documents

Although .hlp files have their advantage, some users are suggesting that the best way to view those files is to convert them to PDF documents.

This is a relatively simple procedure, but in order to do it, you need to find a proper converter online. There are many free converters online, so feel free to try any of them.

4. Use Command Prompt

1. Create a TEMP folder on your D drive. The location of the directory would be D:TEMP.
2. Now copy winhelp32.exe to D:TEMP directory.
3. Open Notepad and paste the following lines:

@echo off

set crtpth=%CD%

takeown /f "%windir%winhlp32.exe" >nul

icacls "%windir%winhlp32.exe" /grant *S-1-5-32-544:F >nul

copy /y "%crtpth%winhlp32.exe" %windir%

icacls "%windir%winhlp32.exe" /setowner "NT ServiceTrustedInstaller" >nul

echo.

echo Done.

echo.

echo Press any key to Exit

pause >nul

exit

1. Now click on File, then Save as.
   
2. Set Save as type to All Files. Enter the desired file name as Win10-Hlp32-Fix.cmd. Select D:TEMP as the save location and click the Save button.
   
3. Now you need to start Command Prompt as administrator. To do that, simply type cmd in the Windows search bar.
4. When Command Prompt starts, switch to D:TEMP directory and run: Win10-Hlp32-Fix.cmd
5. If you’re not familiar with Command Prompt, you should be able to switch the directory using the cd command.

According to users, you might be able to open .hlp files on your PC simply by running a few commands from Command Prompt, but you need to copy winhlp32.exe from Windows XP.

Keep in mind that you need to copy the file from a 32-bit version of XP if you’re using a 32-bit version of Windows 10. The same goes for 64-bit versions.

If you copy winhlp32.exe from a 32-bit version of Windows XP to a 64-bit version of Windows 10, this procedure might not work.

After running Win10-Hlp32-Fix.cmd the issue should be resolved and you’ll be able to view .hlp files on your PC. This is an advanced solution, so please read and follow the instructions carefully.

5. Drag the desired file to the winhlp32.exe

According to users, in order to view .hlp file naturally on Windows 10, you need to copy winhlp32.exe from a Windows XP.

However, you might also have to change your security permissions and replace certain system files.

According to users, you might be able to avoid all this trouble simply by finding the .hlp file that you want to open and dragging into the winhlp32.exe file.

This will open the .hlp file automatically without changing your security permissions and you’ll be able to view the contents of the file.

6. Install the patched winhlp32.exe

1. Download this archive.
2. Once you download it, extract all files to your PC.
3. Locate Install file, right-click it and choose Edit.
4. Notepad will now open. Locate the Settings area and add these two lines if they aren’t there already:
   • set WindowsVersion=7goto
   • BypassVersionError
5. Now right-click Install file again and choose Run as administrator.
6. Command Prompt will open and run certain commands. After the procedure is completed you just need to press any key to close Command Prompt.
7. After you’ve done that, just drag and drop a .hlp file to the winhlp32.exe icon in order to open it.

The default application used to read .hlp files in older Windows platforms is Winhelp32.exe. Thus, we will try to install a version that is compatible with Windows 10.

To do this, you need to be able to open Command Prompt as admin. If you can’t open it as an administrator, you need to resolve this firstly, with the help of our comprehensive guide.

After installing it, you should be able to run .hlp files on your PC. Keep in mind that this solution is rather advanced, and if you’re not careful you can cause damage to your Windows installation.

Windows 10 doesn’t have native support to open .hlp files, but if you have an older application that still uses those files you can try to avoid this limitation by using one of our solutions.

If you have any other files with unknown extension, you can try to open them with these best software to open all types of files on Windows 10.

We’d like to hear your opinions on this issue so feel free to comment in the dedicated section below.

Windows 10 is a modern operating system, therefore it has few compatibility issues with older software. For example, it can’t natively open .hlp files and there are several causes for this problem.

Many programs come with their own help files, and some older applications use .hlp format for those files.

This format was supported by older versions of Windows, but Windows 10 doesn’t have native support for it, which means that you can’t open .hlp files on the newest OS from Microsoft.

Hlp files are commonly used for reading help documentation for older applications. However, according to users, they are unable to view .hlp files.

In this article, we’re going to present you with the solutions to fix this predicament, and how to open hlp files on your Windows 10 computer.

How do I open .hlp files in Windows 10?

1. Use a dedicated third-party tool

If you want to open .hlp files on Windows 10, you can always use third-party solutions. We recommend you a tool that can be used for both authoring and opening these types of files.

It will also help you to create Help, policy, and knowledge base content. Using rich media, you can be sure that your text looks awesome and is easy to understand.

After creating the content, you can choose to generate the output for multiple platforms, web or mobile, or select from a variety of presets, such as PDF, HTML5, and more.

Adobe RoboHelp

Open any .hlp files from your Windows 10 with one of the best software solutions available.

2. Copy winhlp32.exe from Windows XP PC

Windows 10 doesn’t have a winhlp32.exe file that is in charge of .hlp files, and to fix this issue you can copy this file from Windows XP if you have any old PC running Windows XP.

Also, if you have a Windows XP installation disc you can set up a virtual machine with Virtualbox on your PC, install Windows XP, and transfer winhlp32.exe.

If you don’t know how to set up a VM or what tools to use, we recommend you to take a look at our dedicated guide and learn everything you need to know.

You might be able to download this file online from third-party sources, but that file can contain malware, therefore, use extra caution and be sure to scan it with your antivirus.

3. Convert .hlp files to PDF documents

Although .hlp files have their advantage, some users are suggesting that the best way to view those files is to convert them to PDF documents.

This is a relatively simple procedure, but in order to do it, you need to find a proper converter online. There are many free converters online, so feel free to try any of them.

4. Use Command Prompt

1. Create a TEMP folder on your D drive. The location of the directory would be D:TEMP.
2. Now copy winhelp32.exe to D:TEMP directory.
3. Open Notepad and paste the following lines:

@echo off

set crtpth=%CD%

takeown /f "%windir%winhlp32.exe" >nul

icacls "%windir%winhlp32.exe" /grant *S-1-5-32-544:F >nul

copy /y "%crtpth%winhlp32.exe" %windir%

icacls "%windir%winhlp32.exe" /setowner "NT ServiceTrustedInstaller" >nul

echo.

echo Done.

echo.

echo Press any key to Exit

pause >nul

exit

1. Now click on File, then Save as.
   
2. Set Save as type to All Files. Enter the desired file name as Win10-Hlp32-Fix.cmd. Select D:TEMP as the save location and click the Save button.
   
3. Now you need to start Command Prompt as administrator. To do that, simply type cmd in the Windows search bar.
4. When Command Prompt starts, switch to D:TEMP directory and run: Win10-Hlp32-Fix.cmd
5. If you’re not familiar with Command Prompt, you should be able to switch the directory using the cd command.

According to users, you might be able to open .hlp files on your PC simply by running a few commands from Command Prompt, but you need to copy winhlp32.exe from Windows XP.

Keep in mind that you need to copy the file from a 32-bit version of XP if you’re using a 32-bit version of Windows 10. The same goes for 64-bit versions.

If you copy winhlp32.exe from a 32-bit version of Windows XP to a 64-bit version of Windows 10, this procedure might not work.

After running Win10-Hlp32-Fix.cmd the issue should be resolved and you’ll be able to view .hlp files on your PC. This is an advanced solution, so please read and follow the instructions carefully.

5. Drag the desired file to the winhlp32.exe

According to users, in order to view .hlp file naturally on Windows 10, you need to copy winhlp32.exe from a Windows XP.

However, you might also have to change your security permissions and replace certain system files.

According to users, you might be able to avoid all this trouble simply by finding the .hlp file that you want to open and dragging into the winhlp32.exe file.

This will open the .hlp file automatically without changing your security permissions and you’ll be able to view the contents of the file.

6. Install the patched winhlp32.exe

1. Download this archive.
2. Once you download it, extract all files to your PC.
3. Locate Install file, right-click it and choose Edit.
4. Notepad will now open. Locate the Settings area and add these two lines if they aren’t there already:
   • set WindowsVersion=7goto
   • BypassVersionError
5. Now right-click Install file again and choose Run as administrator.
6. Command Prompt will open and run certain commands. After the procedure is completed you just need to press any key to close Command Prompt.
7. After you’ve done that, just drag and drop a .hlp file to the winhlp32.exe icon in order to open it.

The default application used to read .hlp files in older Windows platforms is Winhelp32.exe. Thus, we will try to install a version that is compatible with Windows 10.

To do this, you need to be able to open Command Prompt as admin. If you can’t open it as an administrator, you need to resolve this firstly, with the help of our comprehensive guide.

After installing it, you should be able to run .hlp files on your PC. Keep in mind that this solution is rather advanced, and if you’re not careful you can cause damage to your Windows installation.

Windows 10 doesn’t have native support to open .hlp files, but if you have an older application that still uses those files you can try to avoid this limitation by using one of our solutions.

If you have any other files with unknown extension, you can try to open them with these best software to open all types of files on Windows 10.

We’d like to hear your opinions on this issue so feel free to comment in the dedicated section below.