Frm-18105 Failed To Start The Help System May 2026

FRM-18105: Failed to start the Help System. Form Builder 12.

C:\Oracle\Middleware\oracle_common\doc\online_help\oracle_forms Use code with caution.

If it exists, ensure the paths are correct and match the values in your Windows Registry. If it does not exist, click , set the variable name to FORMS_BUILDER_CLASSPATH , and input your correct Oracle Home paths. 3. Re-run the Builder Configuration with Elevated Rights frm-18105 failed to start the help system

Most occurrences of happen because the Windows Registry path is missing or points to a legacy directory.

Follow these sequential steps to troubleshoot and resolve the problem. 1. Fix the Registry Paths ( FORMS_BUILDER_CLASSPATH ) FRM-18105: Failed to start the Help System

Execute the builder configuration command in your elevated shell: config_builder.cmd Use code with caution.

Verify that the following directory string is appended to the path: If it exists, ensure the paths are correct

Press Win + R , type , and press Enter to open the Windows Registry Editor.

Classpath entries point to a legacy or deleted Oracle Home path instead of the current one.