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03-18-2008
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| | Re: How to read Works 4 .wps files in Vista [Works 9?] If he can save the files with a "doc" extension, which I know can be done with newer versions of Works, he can open them on Vista with the free www.openoffice.org. Here's a freeware application to convert wps to doc. http://blog.zamzar.com/2007/04/23/co...t-txt-and-pdf/ Quote: Quote: >> "Mike Arnold" <teddy@xxxxxx> schrieb im Newsbeitrag >> news:xfednV-5ULvKsH3aRVnyiQA@xxxxxx Quote: >>> A friend has word processor files with the extension .wps created in >>> Works 4 in Win95. >>> He has bought a new computer with Vista loaded. He says he's unable to >>> get Vista (I think he said Works 9) to read these old files. >>> How can he convert them please? >>> >>> Mike |
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03-18-2008
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| | Re: How to read Works 4 .wps files in Vista [Works 9?] Still more good advice coming in! Thanks Bob. I'm most grateful. Mike Bob wrote: Quote: > > If he can save the files with a "doc" extension, which I know can be > done with newer versions of Works, he can open them on Vista with the > free www.openoffice.org. > > Here's a freeware application to convert wps to doc. > http://blog.zamzar.com/2007/04/23/co...t-txt-and-pdf/ > > Quote: Quote: >>> "Mike Arnold" <teddy@xxxxxx> schrieb im Newsbeitrag >>> news:xfednV-5ULvKsH3aRVnyiQA@xxxxxx >>>> A friend has word processor files with the extension .wps created >>>> in Works 4 in Win95. >>>> He has bought a new computer with Vista loaded. He says he's unable >>>> to get Vista (I think he said Works 9) to read these old files. >>>> How can he convert them please? >>>> >>>> Mike >>> |
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03-18-2008
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| | Re: How to read Works 4 .wps files in Vista [Works 9?] You're very welcome Mike. "Mike Arnold" <teddy@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:2-adnTv_Zv9b133anZ2dneKdnZydnZ2d@xxxxxx Quote: > Still more good advice coming in! Thanks Bob. > > I'm most grateful. > > Mike > > Bob wrote: Quote: >> >> If he can save the files with a "doc" extension, which I know can be done >> with newer versions of Works, he can open them on Vista with the free >> www.openoffice.org. >> >> Here's a freeware application to convert wps to doc. >> http://blog.zamzar.com/2007/04/23/co...t-txt-and-pdf/ >> Quote: >>>> "Mike Arnold" <teddy@xxxxxx> schrieb im Newsbeitrag >>>> news:xfednV-5ULvKsH3aRVnyiQA@xxxxxx >>>>> A friend has word processor files with the extension .wps created in >>>>> Works 4 in Win95. >>>>> He has bought a new computer with Vista loaded. He says he's unable to >>>>> get Vista (I think he said Works 9) to read these old files. >>>>> How can he convert them please? >>>>> >>>>> Mike >>>> |
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03-18-2008
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| | Re: How to read Works 4 .wps files in Vista [Works 9?] "Bob" <nowhere@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:gp6dndjigrlE1n3anZ2dnUVZ_sOrnZ2d@xxxxxx Quote: > You're very welcome Mike. haven't taken over completely! :-) |
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03-18-2008
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| | Re: How to read Works 4 .wps files in Vista [Works 9?] Bob Campbell wrote: Quote: > "Bob" <nowhere@xxxxxx> wrote in message > news:gp6dndjigrlE1n3anZ2dnUVZ_sOrnZ2d@xxxxxx Quote: >> You're very welcome Mike. > A thread like this makes my day. It's proof that the usual nitwit > trolls haven't taken over completely! :-) occasionally top posting! Let's hope that last confession doesn't now get me roasted! Regards, Mike |
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03-18-2008
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| | Re: How to read Works 4 .wps files in Vista [Works 9?] Other than "the usual nitwit trolls" you won't find anyone on your case for top-posting in the MS groups. As a matter of fact you'll see top-posting more frequently than bottom-posting. "Mike Arnold" <teddy@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:7PGdnVBHoKO7yn3anZ2dnUVZ8s6inZ2d@xxxxxx Quote: > Bob Campbell wrote: Quote: >> "Bob" <nowhere@xxxxxx> wrote in message >> news:gp6dndjigrlE1n3anZ2dnUVZ_sOrnZ2d@xxxxxx Quote: >>> You're very welcome Mike. >> A thread like this makes my day. It's proof that the usual nitwit >> trolls haven't taken over completely! :-) > It's also made my day by getting good advice and not getting hounded for > occasionally top posting! > > Let's hope that last confession doesn't now get me roasted! > > Regards, > > Mike |
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03-18-2008
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| | Re: How to read Works 4 .wps files in Vista [Works 9?] Thanks for that reassurance! I won't be frightened to return! As I say, I have been very pleased with the advice I have received from this newsgroup. My first venture into this particular newsgroup. Regards, Mike Bob wrote: Quote: > Other than "the usual nitwit trolls" you won't find anyone on your > case for top-posting in the MS groups. As a matter of fact you'll see > top-posting more frequently than bottom-posting. > > "Mike Arnold" <teddy@xxxxxx> wrote in message > news:7PGdnVBHoKO7yn3anZ2dnUVZ8s6inZ2d@xxxxxx Quote: >> Bob Campbell wrote: Quote: >>> "Bob" <nowhere@xxxxxx> wrote in message >>> news:gp6dndjigrlE1n3anZ2dnUVZ_sOrnZ2d@xxxxxx >>>> You're very welcome Mike. >>> >>> A thread like this makes my day. It's proof that the usual nitwit >>> trolls haven't taken over completely! :-) >> It's also made my day by getting good advice and not getting hounded >> for occasionally top posting! >> >> Let's hope that last confession doesn't now get me roasted! >> >> Regards, >> >> Mike |
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03-18-2008
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| | RE: How to read Works 4 .wps files in Vista [Works 9?] Another sugestion try "Open Office" I have found this usefull for opening older type word files!!!! -- Regards Bob J If advise given from anyone, solves problem or not, or if solved from another source,post back & let us know. Then we all benefit. "Mike Arnold" wrote: Quote: > A friend has word processor files with the extension .wps created in > Works 4 in Win95. > He has bought a new computer with Vista loaded. He says he's unable to > get Vista (I think he said Works 9) to read these old files. > How can he convert them please? > > Mike > |
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03-18-2008
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| | Re: How to read Works 4 .wps files in Vista [Works 9?] Glad to hear it. If you have the time stick around and troubleshoot the problems of others. It's a great way to increase your own knowledge. ------- *Report back, please* [When responding to posts, please include the post(s) you are replying to so that others may learn and benefit from the issue] [How to ask a question] http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375 "Mike Arnold" <teddy@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:ZsOdnZaggYxUwn3aRVnyhQA@xxxxxx Quote: > Thanks for that reassurance! I won't be frightened to return! > > As I say, I have been very pleased with the advice I have received from > this newsgroup. My first venture into this particular newsgroup. > > Regards, Mike > > Bob wrote: Quote: >> Other than "the usual nitwit trolls" you won't find anyone on your case >> for top-posting in the MS groups. As a matter of fact you'll see >> top-posting more frequently than bottom-posting. >> >> "Mike Arnold" <teddy@xxxxxx> wrote in message >> news:7PGdnVBHoKO7yn3anZ2dnUVZ8s6inZ2d@xxxxxx Quote: >>> Bob Campbell wrote: >>>> "Bob" <nowhere@xxxxxx> wrote in message >>>> news:gp6dndjigrlE1n3anZ2dnUVZ_sOrnZ2d@xxxxxx >>>>> You're very welcome Mike. >>>> >>>> A thread like this makes my day. It's proof that the usual nitwit >>>> trolls haven't taken over completely! :-) >>> >>> It's also made my day by getting good advice and not getting hounded for >>> occasionally top posting! >>> >>> Let's hope that last confession doesn't now get me roasted! >>> >>> Regards, >>> >>> Mike |
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