![]() I already know how to map the COM interface in Windows 7 to the USB port, so if I could map the COM port of the VM to Windows 7’s virtual COM interface I might be able to actually use that software. I don’t know, maybe it is possible to do with VirtualBox. Of course I can only use three of these, since I don’t have a virtual COM interface with which I can make use of the communications app, not to mention there would be no one at the other end to talk to even if I did. Microsoft Works has four sub-programs: a word processor, a spreadsheet, a database manager, and a communications program. Once I was finished with the tutorial and knew how to use all the basic functionality in Works, I fired up the main program and started working with some files. The tutorial program has some pretty creative ANSI art too… I also thought it would be neat to be able to insert charts into a word processing document, so I watched that tutorial as well. The main thing I was interested in was how to make spreadsheets and charts, so I took an in-depth look at that tutorial. Here’s a sample of the section covering the word processor: It covers Microsoft Works in-depth and is divided into sections and subsections. Once installed, there’s a very handy tutorial you can use to learn the software. There were a number of floppy images I had to go through. Just the usual stuff like selecting the installation location, type of display, etc. In this case I’m running Microsoft Works 3.0 on MS-DOS.Īfter popping the floppy in my (virtual) drive I ran the SETUP program. So I’m going to play pretend like the man-child I am and imagine that I’m a grown-up with a respectable job (I know, probably never going to happen realistically) by playing around with some old Microsoft warez. And when you put it in a blue-screen MDI typical of MS-DOS software, it’s simply orgasmic. ![]() I just like seeing information when it’s all organized – tables, bar charts, agenda planners, hierarchal graphs – it’s like a fetish of mine. But since I’m never going to be able to time-travel to the 90’s and get a desk job using vintage business software, it’s a moot point anyway. Also not something I would particularly enjoy if it actually happened in real life. Maybe I’m one of those guys who works at those cubicles you see at the car dealership, crunching numbers and tabulating data into spreadsheets while the ever-present “new car” smell lingers in the air. My fantasy is of working at some office job during the 90’s, sitting at a desk with a computer running MS-DOS, doing business stuff with business software. If you are having problems starting/running Microsoft Works on your computer, try running it in compatibility mode for Windows Vista.I have a recurring fantasy. * Note: The instructions above were written and tested in January 2023 on a Windows 11 64-bit PC. Finally select No, I don't to participate at this time and click Finish. Now open the Microsoft Works from its shortcut on the desktop or from programs list, click I Agree to Microsoft's License Terms and click Next.ġ0. When Microsoft Work is installed click OK.ĩ. When, this done click Continue to download and install the required components.Ĩ. Wait for the installation process to complete.ħ. At the next screen, choose if you want the installation wizard to create a Microsoft Works shortcut on your desktop, and click Install.Ħ. Now double-click at Setup application to start the installation of Microsoft Works.ĥ. When the download is completed, double-click at Microsoft Works 9 disc image file, to open it in File Explorer.Ģ. Since Microsoft Works discontinued and doesn't offered for download by Microsoft any more, click in the below link and download Microsoft Works ISO IMAGE, from .ġ. How to Download, Install and Run Microsoft Works 9.0 in Windows 10/11. ![]() The software is developed and sold by Microsoft from 1987 to 2009, and is supported on Windows Vista and earlier versions of Windows.īecause, Microsoft Works is used by many users to create labels, family address books, etc., in this guide you'll find instructions on how to install and run Works, even on your Windows 10/11 64-bit machine. Microsoft Works was an early version of the Microsoft Office suite that featured a word processor, a spreadsheet, a database management system and a calendar. If you want to learn how you can install and run Microsoft Works, in Windows 10/11, continue reading below. ![]()
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