Before jumping feet first into the VPC solution, you might want to try this old MS Works file converter.
Download details: Works Converter for Import/Export of Works Word Processor (.wps) Documents (Wp2krtf.exe)
It's pretty dated - its original purpose was for converting Works 4 files for use in Works 2000 (looks as if it will convert them to RTF). But maybe if you can first get them to the 2000 format they might play nice-nice with Works 9. Might be worth the extra effort if it ends up saving you the time and effort that will be required to set up a virtual PC. I'd be sure to try it on a backup copy first though.
You may find more help over on the MS Works upgrade site as well.
Microsoft Works - Product Upgrades and Downloads 
Quote: Originally Posted by
Mike Arnold 
Thanks Smartie. Seems rather complicated but very happy if it works, as
I'm sure it will.
There's no simpler way?
Mike
smartie77 wrote:
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> download and install Virtual PC 2007 from Microsofts Website (free) in
> Vista
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> install an old Windows 9x/NT inside VPCs Virtual Machine
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> install an old Version of the Software "Works" inside this old Windows.
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> ;-)
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> Smartie
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> "Mike Arnold" <teddy@xxxxxx> schrieb im Newsbeitrag
> news:xfednV-5ULvKsH3aRVnyiQA@xxxxxx
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