How do I set up Word to read Works files?

A client has sent me a .wps file created in Works. When I try to load the
file, I get messages that various converters can't be loaded. I have
installed Office XP SB (both disks) and have run detect & repair. The icon
for the file recognizes that it is a Word-compatible file but it will not
load. Any help would be appreciated.

Do you know what version of Works was used to create the file you received?
Although all Works word processing files have a .wps extension, they actually
have different formats depending on the Works version. Office XP includes a
Works 7.0 .wps converter on the CD. You can download the Works 6.0 converter
from http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=318244.

"sdico" wrote:

A client has sent me a .wps file created in Works. When I try to load the
file, I get messages that various converters can't be loaded. I have
installed Office XP SB (both disks) and have run detect & repair. The icon
for the file recognizes that it is a Word-compatible file but it will not
load. Any help would be appreciated.

Some older Works filters are linked from my web site downloads page.

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Graham Mayor - Word MVP

My web site www.gmayor.com
Word MVP web site http://word.mvps.org




garfield-n-odie wrote:
Do you know what version of Works was used to create the file you
received? Although all Works word processing files have a .wps
extension, they actually have different formats depending on the
Works version. Office XP includes a Works 7.0 .wps converter on the
CD. You can download the Works 6.0 converter from
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=318244.

"sdico" wrote:

A client has sent me a .wps file created in Works. When I try to
load the file, I get messages that various converters can't be
loaded. I have installed Office XP SB (both disks) and have run
detect & repair. The icon for the file recognizes that it is a
Word-compatible file but it will not load. Any help would be
appreciated.