Installing winhlp32.exe for Windows Vista

This page provides instructions on how to install winhlp32.exe on Windows Vista, so previous help files prior to Windows Vista can be viewed on Vista systems.

Microsoft has decided not to include winhlp32.exe in Vista by default, so each system running Vista needs to have the file manually installed.

Downloading and installing winhlp32.exe

  1. Go to the Microsoft Download Center: www.microsoft.com/downloads/
  2. Search for winhlp32.exe vista and press the Go button.
  3. Click on the result titled WinHlp32.exe for Windows Vista.
  4. Click the Continue button and follow the instructions on the resulting page.
  5. There are 2 files for download. If you are not sure which file to download, then download both.
  6. Execute <Windows6.0-KB917607-x86.msu> by double-clicking the file. It will check your system and let you know if it is the appropriate one for your system. If the file is not appropriate, try the other file <Windows6.0-KB917607-x64.msu>.