Microsoft Works 8.5

[Bobdar]

Microsoft Works 8.5 will no longer work using Vista. Is anyone having the
same problem? I have uninstalled and reinstalled and the problem still
exists. When I try to do formula's and if I try to do a page setup, it
tells me the problem will no longer work. Any help appreciated

[LoneWolf]

Bobdar

When you ran the Windows Vista Upgrade Adviser,
you did run it, didn't you ?
It tells you in the tasks list that Works 8 series will
not work with Vista, 'visit the vendors site for possible
solutions'. Sorry, there isn't any.

You are not alone if that's any consolation.

[Dennis Pack]

LoneWolf:
With the beta builds there was a conflict with Works 8.0, installing
the Works update cured the conflict. The Works update updated Works to 8.5.
With the RTM build Works 8.0 installs without conflicts as well as the
update to 8.5. Have a great day.

[LoneWolf]

Thanks for the info. The OP says he IS using 8.5
& it doesn't work. It doesn't work on my Enterprise
version either. Fortunately I have Office Pro 2003 to
fall back on. (forget office 2007, awful !)


I have VISTA Business and installed MS Works Suite 2006 from the 5 CD's
and it all works fine under VISTA. HELP/About says it is Works 8.5

[Dennis Pack]

LoneWolf:
If you installed Office2007 beta, Works won't function. During the
installation of Office2007 beta files are added to Program files (x86),
Microsoft Works that corrupt Works. To cure that problem uninstall Works
through add/remove programs then empty or delete the Program files (x86),
Microsoft Works folder. Install Works. This problem isn't present with
Office2007 RTM.

[eyda55]

I am also having problems with MS Works 8.5.
I can not "paste" any text, from or to the Web. My MS Works start with
this issue like maybe week ago.
Is true that it is no longer working with Windows Vista?
What I should do, please could some body Help me?

Please include all of the older postings, thanks.