Latest release of Windows family – Windows 7 operating system will not have in-built support to open 32 bit Help Files (with .hlp file extension). Microsoft has discontinued Windows Help program as it did not have a major update for many releases and no longer meets Microsoft standards. So, how do you open Help files in Windows 7?
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Majority of software applications still come with .hlp format help files. Hence, Microsoft has released separate application for Window 7 users to open Help (.hlp) files. Just install Windows Help program (WinHlp32.exe) program to open and view help files on Windows 7 operating system. Download WinHlp32 program (Note: Only for Windows 7)