Frm-18105 Failed — To Start The Help System

Now, follow the appropriate section below.

For Forms 6i and earlier, ensure this registry key exists: frm-18105 failed to start the help system

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\ORACLE\FORMS6I\HELP_SYSTEM = winhelp32.exe

Microsoft disabled 32‑bit WinHelp (winhlp32.exe) starting with Windows 10, in favor of HTMLHelp. If your Forms app uses old .hlp files, you need to: Now, follow the appropriate section below

After converting to .chm, update the registry key to point to the new .chm file. For Forms 6i and earlier, ensure this registry