If you see a "Validation Required" message when you open the download page, click Continue, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
When you are prompted to download the file, select the file name that contains "x64" for 64-bit versions of Windows or "x86" for 32-bit versions of Windows. Use the following auto-detection information to make your choice.
The Windows Help program is not supported in Windows Server 2012 or later versions of Windows Server.
If you encounter problems when you install WinHlp32.exe or use Help, go to the "More information" section.
More information for advanced users
This problem occurs when Windows Help uses an earlier version of the Windows Help program (WinHlp32.exe) to display content.
Known issues that may occur when you install WinHlp32.exe
Windows Update error 80070422 Manually fix this problem If you receive Windows Update error 80070422 when you download the WinHlp32.exe update, you may have to change the Windows Update service settings, and then restart the service. To do this, follow these steps:
Click Start, and type Services in the Start Search or Search Programs and files text box.
Right-click the Windows Update service, and then click Properties.
On the General tab, make sure that Automatic is selected next to Startup type.
Next to Service status, check whether the service is started. If it is not started, click Start. If you are prompted for an administrator password or for confirmation, type the password, or provide confirmation.
Click OK.
Known issues that may occur after you install WinHlp32.exe
The following list shows the known functionality regressions from previous releases of WinHlp32.exe. The following known issues apply only to the version of WinHlp32.exe that is discussed in this article.
