Microsoft KB Archive/131805

= Works 4.0 (Win: Pre-Installation Questions & Answers =

Article ID: 131805

Article Last Modified on 11/15/2004

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Works 4.5 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Works 4.0 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Works 4.0a

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SUMMARY
This article contains the Works 4.0 Pre-Installation Questions and Answers.



MORE INFORMATION
Q. What is the price of Works 4.0? Is there an upgrade available if I     already own Works 3.0?

A. Check with your local reseller for availability and price information for Works 4.0. The estimated retail price for Microsoft Works is $99.95. However, Microsoft Works will have a low introductory estimated retail price of $54.95 until December 31, 1995, based on product availability. For Works 3.0 owners, a     rebate card for qualifying products is located in the Works 4.0 box. Send in the card and you will receive the amount specified. The CD version of Microsoft Works 4.0 for Windows comes with Microsoft Bookshelf on the same CD. The low introductory estimated retail price is $79.95 for the bundle.

Q. What are the system requirements for Works 4.0?

A. The following are the seven system requirements to run Works 4.0:

1. A personal computer with a 386DX or higher processor

2. Microsoft Windows 95 operating system or Microsoft Windows NT        Workstation operating system version 3.51 or later (will not         run on earlier versions of Windows)

3. 6 megabytes of memory if you are running Windows 95 (8        megabytes recommended)

4. 12 megabytes of memory if you are running Windows NT        Workstation and Works

5. A hard disk with 5 to 25 megabytes of available space, depending on the type of installation (complete or custom        install)

6. One 3.5-inch, high-density (1.44 megabyte) disk drive if you are using a floppy disk version of Works, or a CD-ROM drive if you are using the CD version of Works.

7. A VGA or higher resolution video adapter (SVGA 256-color        recommended)

The following two items are recommended:

1. A Hayes or compatible 2400 or higher baud modem is required for the communications tool and to access the Works Forum on the Microsoft Network (9600 baud modem recommended)

2. A Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device

Q. Should I make backup copies of the Works disks before installing Works?

A. There is no need to make copies of your Works disks. After setup, store the disks in a safe place, away from moisture, dust, and magnetic fields. If a disk is damaged or misplaced, contact Microsoft or your computer reseller for a replacement.

Q. I have a previous version of Works; how do I install a new version?

A. Setup searches your hard disk for a previous version of Works. If     Setup locates a previous version, it suggests that you install Works in the same location. Setup updates program files and removes any program files that are no longer needed. It will not remove any existing documents.

Q. Can I install a new version of Works and keep the earlier version?

A. Although you can keep your current version of Works and install the new version in a different folder, we don't recommend that you do so. 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? Do I need to back up my documents before installing Works?

A. Setup does not overwrite any existing data files, unless it has the same name as a data file that ships with Works. This is highly unlikely. File loss or damage during Setup is extremely rare. However, it's a good idea to back up important documents before installing any software. If anything should happen to an important document, you'll still have access to the backup.

Q. How do I install Works on a network?

A. Check with your network administrator for the procedure to follow. If you want to put Works on a network so that others can install it, see the Help file NETWORK.HLP.

Q. What new features are in the Works 4.0 Word Processor, Spreadsheet, and Database modules?

A. Microsoft Works 4.0 for Windows has many new features, such as the following:

In the Word Processor, Works 4.0 has:

- An Improved Envelope and Label Process - New return address labels - New and improved bullets - Easy-Formats (to easily apply a variety of formats to your text) - Easy-Text (to easily place commonly used text into a document)

In the Spreadsheet, Works 4.0 has:

- Easy Calc (to make adding mathematical formulas and functions        easy) - Improved fill series - In-Cell editing - Improved sorting - Up to 2047 characters per cell

In the Database, Works 4.0 has:

- Mark Records - Up to 2047 characters per field - ReportCreator to get a quick report of your data - More than three levels of query criteria

Q. What other new features are included in Works 4.0?

A. The following are eight of the many additional Works 4.0 features:

1. A new TaskLauncher makes 39 TaskWizards available.

2. New and improved wizards: The easiest way to start a task in        Works is to use a TaskWizard. You choose the task you need to complete, answer a few questions, and the TaskWizard creates the document for you. There are TaskWizards to        create over 70 types of documents including address books, letters and professional letterhead, bids and invoices, mortgage and loan analysis, and home inventory.

3. Long file name support.

4. Font Preview in the Font List, allowing you to see what a font looks like before selecting it.

5. Improved on-screen step-by-step Help.

6. Contextual Help in dialog boxes (when you click the right mouse        button).

7. Works Companion Guide for tips and tricks on using Works.

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