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Microsoft Windows Help

by Microsoft Corporation · opens 7 file types
Windows
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DeveloperMicrosoft Corporation
PlatformsWindows
Opens7 file types
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Last reviewed Oct 2026

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What is Microsoft Windows Help?

Microsoft Windows Help is the documentation and help system built into Windows, encompassing the legacy WinHelp format, HTML Help, and the Microsoft Help 2 system. It displays product documentation and support content for Windows and third-party applications, with associated file types including compiled help files, help project files, and help index formats.

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Files Microsoft Windows Help opens most

1.ANNMicrosoft Windows Help annotation file
2.MSHCMicrosoft Help container file
3.MSHAMicrosoft Help library help manifest file
4.HPJMicrosoft Win Help project file
5.HXKMicrosoft Help 2 keyword index file
6.MSHIMicrosoft Help index file

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