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Anonymous
2013-01-16T12:45:45+00:00

Can I install my old (Vista) pc's Works 8.5 word processing/spreadsheet on my new pc which runs Windows 8 or do I need to get new software? Thanks.

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  1. Anonymous
    2013-09-26T22:14:50+00:00

    I have just bought a laptop that already has windows 8 pre installed. I installed works 8.5 as I need word processor for documents, I can create new documents, but I am unable to open files from my USB...? Please help! It just goes straight to an option of buying Microsoft office...? 

    Have I gone wrong some where?

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  2. Anonymous
    2013-09-26T22:31:45+00:00

    You need to copy any docs from USB to your Libraries (My Documents) then start Works and open them from there.

    You should also uninstall the preinstalled Office Trial version

    If Works was supplied by your old PC maker, it may well be an OEM version, and as such its not licensed for use on a new PC

    http://www.libreoffice.org/ is a free MS Office "like/similar" program

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  3. Anonymous
    2013-01-17T05:17:43+00:00

    Hi Malco,

    Thank you for choosing Microsoft Community. I will provide you the information on Compatible programs with Windows 8.

    Yes, Microsoft Works 8.5 is compatible with Windows 8 Operating System. Click here for information on Compatible programs with Windows 8.

    You will need the Microsoft Works 8.5 disc to install on the Windows 8 computer. If you have any additional questions, reply and I will be happy to help you.

    Thank You.

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