Windows help pops up everytime a program starts

[Nig]

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?
..

 

[Peter D]

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]

Dear Peter,
You are great!! You are Genius!!!
It was the F1 Key only. Thanks a lot for your help.
Nig.

 

[Peter D]

Dear Peter,
You are great!! You are Genius!!!

It was the F1 Key only. Thanks a lot for your help.
Nig.

thanks for letting me know it's solved.