Thanks too to mkprillman. This seems like another route worth trying.
I'm most grateful.
I'm getting a much better response than I ever expected; any more?!
Mike
mkprilliman wrote:
Quote:
> You might try this Works file converter.
> 'Download details: Works Converter for Import/Export of Works Word
> Processor (.wps) Documents (Wp2krtf.exe)'
> (http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...DisplayLang=en)
>
> It's pretty dated though - 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. 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'
> (http://www.microsoft.com/products/works/downloads.mspx)
>
> Mike Arnold;651827 Wrote:
> Quote:
>> 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:> > >
>> Quote:
>>>> download and install Virtual PC 2007 from Microsofts Website (free)
>>>>
>>> in
>>>
>>>> Vista
>>>>
>>>> install an old Windows 9x/NT inside VPCs Virtual Machine
>>>>
>>>> install an old Version of the Software "Works" inside this old
>>>>
>>> Windows.
>>>
>>>> ;-)
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Smartie
>>>>
>>>> "Mike Arnold" <teddy@xxxxxx> schrieb im Newsbeitrag
>>>> news:xfednV-5ULvKsH3aRVnyiQA@xxxxxx
>>>>
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