Microsoft KB Archive/154526

= Works 3.0 FAQ: Upgrade Questions =

Article ID: 154526

Article Last Modified on 9/26/2003

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Works 3.0 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Works 3.0a
 * Microsoft Works 3.0b

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SUMMARY
This article provides answers to frequently asked questions about upgrading an earlier version of Works.



MORE INFORMATION
 Q. I have an earlier version of Works. How do I install a new version?

A. Setup searches your hard disk for an earlier version of Works. If Setup locates one, it suggests that you install the new version of Works in the same location. Setup updates the program files and removes any program files that are no longer needed. It does not remove any existing documents. Q. Can I install a new version of Works and keep the old version?

A. Although you can keep your old version of Works and install Works in a different folder, it is not recommended. Maintaining two versions of Works on the same computer can take up valuable hard disk space and could cause errors and confusion. Q. When I install the new version of Works, will my old data files be deleted?

A. Works Setup does not overwrite an existing data file, unless it has the same name as a program file that ships with Works. This is highly unlikely, backing up important documents is always good practice, and is especially appropriate before running Setup. Q. Do I need to back up my documents before installing Works?

A. File loss or damage during setup is extremely rare. However, it's good practice to back up important documents before installing any software. If anything happens to an important document, you still have access to the backup. Q. Can I open my old documents in the new version of Works?

A. Using the File Open command, you can open a document created in an earlier version of Works. Q. Can I open a Works 3.0 document in an older version of Works?

To open a Works 3.0 document in an earlier version of Works, you must first save the Works 3.0 document in the Works version 2.0 format.

For example, to save a document in a Works 2.0 Word Processor format, do the following:

 Open the document in Works 3.0.</li> On the File Menu, click Save As.</li> In the Save File As Type section, click the appropriate format. In this case you would choose Works for Windows 2.0/Works for DOS WP.</li> In the File Name box, type the name of the document.</li> Click OK.</li></ol>

You can now open the document in Works 2.0.</li></ol>

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