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Opening Microsoft WORKS files in Windows 10

Anonymous
2018-05-11T21:18:48+00:00

I recently upgraded to Windows 10.  A great many of my files were created using Microsoft WORKS 8.  With Microsoft OFFICE, I have been able to open many of these files, but not all....particularly those created using WORKS Spreadheet and/or Database.   Any suggestions?

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  1. Anonymous
    2018-05-11T21:20:24+00:00

    See steps for converting Works files into a supported format:

    https://www.groovypost.com/howto/howto/convert-...

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    Download Microsoft Works 9 and install it on Windows 10:

    https://winworldpc.com/product/microsoft-works/9x

    Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.

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  2. Virginia M 40,820 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2018-05-13T16:45:20+00:00

    You could try downloading Works 9 as it is more compatible than Works 8 with Windows 10.

    https://www.dropbox.com/s/azh75oojah0t5ty/Micro...

    Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.

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  3. DaveM121 871.8K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2018-05-11T21:22:34+00:00

    Hi Michael, the most successful method I found for converting those files is using Open Office to open them and then save them in a Microsoft Office compatible format.

    I know it is an inconvenience to have to install Open Office, but it does successfully open WORKS files . . .

    https://www.openoffice.org/download/

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  4. Virginia M 40,820 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2018-05-13T16:49:30+00:00

    My mistake, it appears you're looking for how to open works files in Office not works.

    Try to convert them:

    https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/detail...

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