Microsoft KB Archive/122860

Mac Works 4.0: Setup Questions & Answers

PSS ID Number: Q122860 Article last modified on 10-22-1998

4.0

MACINTOSH

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This article contains the Microsoft Works version 4.0 for the Macintosh Setup Questions & Answers.

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  Q. What are the minimum system requirements for Microsoft Works 4.0? A. To use Microsoft Works 4.0 for the Macintosh, you must have the following five items:   A 68020 or higher processor   Apple System 7 or later   Sufficient hard disk space:  5 megabytes for a minimum installation 16 megabytes for a complete installation   Sufficient memory (RAM):  4 megabytes to use Works</li> 5 megabytes to use Works with WordArt and Equation Editor</li> 8 megabytes to use Works with Microsoft Bookshelf and/or Microsoft Encarta</li></ul> </li>  Hayes or Hayes-compatible modem (to use the Communications module) </li></ol> </li>  Q. How do I install Works 4.0? A. Prior to installing Microsoft Works 4.0 for the Macintosh, you should restart your computer with extensions off. Once your machine is booted, insert the Install 1 disk and double-click the Microsoft Works Setup icon. As the installation proceeds, you will be prompted to insert the appropriate original disks. To restart your machine with extensions off, perform the following three steps: <ol style="list-style-type: decimal;">  From the Special menu, choose Restart. </li>  Immediately after choosing Restart, press and hold down the SHIFT key on the keyboard. </li>  You will see the Welcome to Macintosh screen. This screen will also say Extensions Off. At this point you can release the SHIFT key and wait for the boot process to complete. </li></ol>

If you do not see the Extensions Off message, please repeat the steps above and make sure the SHIFT key is held down. </li>  Q. How do I remove Works 4.0 and then re-install it? A. If you want to add or remove the Works application or any of its installed components, perform the following five steps: <ol style="list-style-type: decimal;">  Restart your computer with extensions off by holding down the SHIFT key while the Macintosh restarts. </li>  Open your Microsoft Works 4.0 folder. </li>  Double-click the Microsoft Works Setup icon. </li>  Choose Add/Remove and select the items you want to add or remove, or choose Remove All to remove the last installation of Works. </li>  You can now select the installation options you prefer. You will be prompted to insert the appropriate original program disks. </li></ol>

To restart your machine with extensions off, perform the following three steps: <ol style="list-style-type: decimal;">  From the Special menu, choose Restart. </li> <li> Immediately after choosing Restart, press and hold down the SHIFT key on the keyboard. </li> <li> You will see the Welcome to Macintosh screen. This screen will also say Extensions Off. At this point you can release the SHIFT key and wait for the boot process to complete. </li></ol>

If you do not see the Extensions Off message, please repeat the steps above and make sure the SHIFT key is held down. </li> <li> Q. How do I install the new Works 4.0b upgrade? A. If you use the Calendar file to keep track of your schedule, make a backup of that file before removing the current installation of Works and installing Works 4.0b. To make a backup of the Calendar file, perform the following five steps: <ol style="list-style-type: decimal;"> <li> Insert a high-density floppy disk in the floppy drive. </li> <li> Open the folder containing the Works program. This folder is usually called “Microsoft Works 4.0.” </li> <li> Drag the Microsoft Works Calendar file to the disk. A message will come up indicating the file is being copied. </li> <li> After Works 4.0b has been successfully installed, copy the Calendar file from the disk to the folder containing the Works program. </li> <li> A message asks, “An item named ‘Microsoft Works Calendar’ already exists in this location. Do you want to replace it with the one you are moving?” Choose OK. </li></ol>

To remove the earlier version of Works: <ol style="list-style-type: decimal;"> <li> Restart your computer with extensions off by holding down the SHIFT key while the Macintosh restarts. </li> <li> Open your Microsoft Works 4.0 folder. </li> <li> Double-click the Microsoft Works Setup icon. </li> <li> Choose the Remove All option to remove Works 4.0 or 4.0a. </li> <li> Restart your machine with extensions off by performing the following three steps: <ol style="list-style-type: lower-alpha;"> <li> On the Special menu, click Restart. </li> <li> Immediately after clicking Restart, press and hold down the SHIFT key on the keyboard. </li> <li> The Welcome to Macintosh screen displays. This screen will also say Extensions Off. At this point you can release the SHIFT key and wait for the boot process to complete. </li></ol>

If you do not see the Extensions Off message, please repeat the steps above and make sure the SHIFT key is held down. </li></ol>

To install Works 4.0b, perform the following: <ol style="list-style-type: decimal;"> <li> Insert the Works 4.0b Install Disk #1. </li> <li> Double-click the Microsoft Works Setup icon. </li> <li> Read the instructions on the screen, and click the OK button. </li> <li> Follow the instructions on the screen. </li></ol>

NOTE: If you have a PowerPC, you can also upgrade from 4.0 or 4.0a to 4.0b by installing the Works PowerPC upgrade. The PowerPC upgrade is a four disk set that needs to be installed to the same folder as the Works program. </li></ol>

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Keywords : kbsetup Version : 4.0 Platform : MACINTOSH Issue type : kbinfo ============================================================================= Copyright Microsoft Corporation 1998.