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Cannot read files created on MS Workswith Office 2003
« on: November 13, 2009, 01:33:03 PM »
Many years ago, when I was running Windows 95, I created many files using Microsoft works word processor and spreadsheets.  I saved those files in case I needed to access them later.   Now I am running Windows XP and using Microsoft Office 2003 with Word and Excel but I can no longer access those old files.   Is there a converter out there that I can use?  I no longer have the Microsoft Works software.  Thanks for reading this,  JIM
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Re: Cannot read files created on MS Workswith Office 2003
« Reply #1 on: November 13, 2009, 04:42:24 PM »
If you google wps to doc converter you will find a number of sites where you can download converters for free.  When I used to use Works (at home) I would always save word processor documents as .doc to avoid the compatibility problems with Office.

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Re: Cannot read files created on MS Workswith Office 2003
« Reply #2 on: November 13, 2009, 07:53:12 PM »
Here are directions from Microsoft with their converter if you need it.
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