Re: Windows help pops up everytime a program starts

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From: Peter D (please_at_.sk)
Date: 09/27/04


Date: Mon, 27 Sep 2004 13:21:24 GMT

Strange behaviour indeed. It may be something else, but have you checked to
see if the "F1" key isn't pressed down or doesn't have a short or similar?
Why? Well, "F1" is the default key for running "Help" software. Just a
thought. Good luck. :-)

"Nig" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:1c7501c4a47f$3777b390$a501280a@phx.gbl...
> I have Windows XP installed on my laptop. When I open a
> program e.g. Notepad or task manager, the help window
> related to the program pops up and does not allow to
> click on the program window.
> Also, I find in the task manager, many(above 180 and
> sometimes more than 300) instances of helpctr.exe running
> in the background that takes 100% of CPU and the system
> hangs.
> Is there any solution to the above problems?
> .
>
>



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