Viewing Works 4.0 with Office 2003, Possible?

[Jeremy]

I am having a touch time trying to download and view files produced with
Microsfot Works 4.0 (as I am told) the extensions vary from *.wks, *.xlr, and
*.wps I assume these are all in the Works suite which i do not own.

I downloaded 2 different converters and was unable to view these, then
decided to upgrade to 2003 from 2000 ... yet I still am unable to open any or
these files, without getting 'gibbersih'

Is there a reliable converter or a reason i can not view these files, I am
able to open 1 which is more of a word format... the others are spreadsheets.
I used to be able to preview these files with yahoo, so it was not a
problem... now that feature is not available with these files, not sure what
happened.
It would say "File name: RULES_FF.wps | File type:
application/octet-stream" in the preview window

If anyone can assist me I'd really appreciate it. I have looked on the
Microsoft website, but I can not seem to find anything

Thank you,

Jeremy

I have Tried :::
wp2Krtf - downloaded this file, to no avail.
Word 2000 Batch Works File Converter - this process didn't help either

THEN I updated to Office 2003 --- Now What?

 

[Bob Buckland ?:-\)]

Hi Jeremy,

There is a converter from MS for the Works 4.0, 4.5 and Works 2000 (v5) word processor files (.wps) available through
http://microsoft.com/downloads/deta...3c-6df6-4545-89ff-05c627fba36b&DisplayLang=en It is the Wp2Krtf.exe
one.

Once that converter is installed turn on
[x] Confirm Conversions at open
in Tools=>Options=>General in Word then use File=>Open in Word to open a .wps file and see what versions of Works are listed in the
'choose a converter' list.


There is a 3rd party converter that can convert the older .WKS (later versions of Works spreadsheet files had .XLR files compatible
with MS Excel .XLS files) and the Works .wdb database files.
http://www.rl-software.com/converter/wks-wdb-to-excel.htm

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I am having a touch time trying to download and view files produced with
Microsfot Works 4.0 (as I am told) the extensions vary from *.wks, *.xlr, and
*.wps I assume these are all in the Works suite which i do not own.

I downloaded 2 different converters and was unable to view these, then
decided to upgrade to 2003 from 2000 ... yet I still am unable to open any or
these files, without getting 'gibbersih'

Is there a reliable converter or a reason i can not view these files, I am
able to open 1 which is more of a word format... the others are spreadsheets.
I used to be able to preview these files with yahoo, so it was not a
problem... now that feature is not available with these files, not sure what
happened.
It would say "File name: RULES_FF.wps | File type:
application/octet-stream" in the preview window

If anyone can assist me I'd really appreciate it. I have looked on the
Microsoft website, but I can not seem to find anything

Thank you, >>

Jeremy

I have Tried :::
wp2Krtf - downloaded this file, to no avail.
Word 2000 Batch Works File Converter - this process didn't help either

THEN I updated to Office 2003 --- Now What?>>