This is a Word 2000 question.

This problem just started after 5 years of successful Word 2K use. When I
select "Help", the help button appears in the taskbar (the bar at the bottom
of the screen; I think that is the taskbar), but I cannot get it to open by
clicking the button or any other way. For example, I can't get it to open
from task manager.

Is there an option somewhere that I have inadvertently changed? Other ideas?