Thanks to those who replied. I have used Windows Works with my seven year old computer (Vista) until there were board problems that required getting a new laptop - so I ran it as long as I could.
I use the Word program and spreadsheet for several nonprofit volunteer groups and just would like to continue to not have to redo everything. Sounds like I'll need to download free software to access those files?
Suggestions on options?
The other post referred to software that is downloadable to Windows 7 but not listed as Windows 8. Includes Quicken, printer (Brother), and several minor programs but I do not have the discs for all of them, though I bought them. The version of Quicken 2010 was Windows 7. I will need to get financial information from there. Suggestions??? Thanks again to repliers!