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August 15th, 2013, 06:49 PM
#1
[RESOLVED] Microsoft Works Folder
Just installed Win 7 on my computer. Why do I have a folder on my Programs in Windows Explorer called: Microsoft Works? All that is in that folder is .dll files. So why does Microsoft include it in the OS?
Note: My questions may be to help others
Thanks, JB
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August 15th, 2013, 07:14 PM
#2
Balmer's just jacking with you.
Right-click it and select Delete.
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August 16th, 2013, 11:33 AM
#3
Originally Posted by SpywareDr
Balmer's just jacking with you.
Right-click it and select Delete.
I am not asking what to do with it, I am asking why is it there? Matter of fact it is in all computers that I have. Is this folder there for a converting thing or what. I mean this is Windows 7 with not the program so why does MS put it into the software anyhow? They are just .dlls
Note: My questions may be to help others
Thanks, JB
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August 16th, 2013, 11:57 AM
#4
No version of Microsoft's Windows included Microsoft Works. Because of its low cost however, (as low as $2 OEM), it was sometimes supplied with new computers at the discretion of the computer manufacturer.
Note that in late 2009 Microsoft Works was replaced with MS Office Starter, which is only available pre-installed.
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August 16th, 2013, 04:45 PM
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August 16th, 2013, 05:20 PM
#6
I do not know why that folder would be there. I don't see it here in XP, 7 or 8.
Last edited by SpywareDr; August 16th, 2013 at 05:24 PM.
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August 16th, 2013, 06:20 PM
#7
If you installed Windows AND Microsoft Office, then the Office install would have created that folder.
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August 16th, 2013, 08:01 PM
#8
Not here. I have Windows and Office XP installed and don't have that Folder.
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August 17th, 2013, 12:22 AM
#9
I have Office 2007 and it did install that folder.
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August 17th, 2013, 09:04 AM
#10
If you installed Windows AND Microsoft Office, then the Office install would have created that folder
Looks like it depends on which Version of Office.
Last edited by dneilson; August 17th, 2013 at 09:07 AM.
Biostar TA790GX A2+ 6.0
AMD Phenom X4 9750 CPU.
4 Gig DDR2 Memory.
ATI HD 5450 PCIe Video
ATI HD 5450 PCIe Video
500 Watt P.S.
LG W2241T Widescreen 22" LCD
ViewSonic VA721 17" LCD
Envision 17" LCD
2 LG DVD Drives
Floppy Disk Drive
Maxtor 120 Gig Windows 7 Home Premium 32 bit
Gateway NV5378-U Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit
Acer Aspire V3-731 Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit
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August 18th, 2013, 05:36 PM
#11
Originally Posted by dneilson
Looks like it depends on which Version of Office.
Did another install of Windows XP Pro today. Did not find the folder. I put on MS Office and the folder was created in the program files. I suppose it may have something to do with converters maybe. I actually make sure that I install all converters when I do an Office install. This old pc I put Office '03 on it. I don't know if the newer Office products creates these folders.
Note: My questions may be to help others
Thanks, JB
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August 19th, 2013, 05:14 AM
#12
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August 19th, 2013, 11:56 AM
#13
Well I just was wondering about the Works for because I did not install it. Office brought it along with it's install.
Note: My questions may be to help others
Thanks, JB
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