Starting with Windows Vista, Microsoft removed native .hlp support for security reasons (potential buffer overruns). Oracle Forms 10g and earlier rely on WinHelp.
CreateProcess failed with error 5 (Access denied) → Permission issue. frm18105 failed to start the help system fix
Last Updated: October 2024 Applies to: Oracle Forms 6i, 9i, 10g, 11g, 12c, Oracle Developer Suite Starting with Windows Vista, Microsoft removed native
(procmon) can also capture winhlp32.exe launch attempts. 12. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Q1: I’m on Windows 11. Will FRM-18105 ever be fixed permanently? A: Only by migrating to .chm help or using Oracle Forms 12c with HTML help. Microsoft will not restore WinHelp. Starting with Windows Vista