Works 4.0 (Win: Pre-Installation Questions & Answers (131805)

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Q. What is the price of Works 4.0? Is there an upgrade available if I
      already own Works 3.0?

   A. Check with your local reseller for availability and price
      information for Works 4.0. The estimated retail price for
      Microsoft Works is $99.95. However, Microsoft Works will have
      a low introductory estimated retail price of $54.95 until December
      31, 1995, based on product availability. For Works 3.0 owners, a
      rebate card for qualifying products is located in the Works 4.0
      box. Send in the card and you will receive the amount specified.
      The CD version of Microsoft Works 4.0 for Windows comes with
      Microsoft Bookshelf on the same CD. The low introductory estimated
      retail price is $79.95 for the bundle.

Q. What are the system requirements for Works 4.0?

   A. The following are the seven system requirements to run Works 4.0:

      1. A personal computer with a 386DX or higher processor

      2. Microsoft Windows 95 operating system or Microsoft Windows NT
         Workstation operating system version 3.51 or later (will not
         run on earlier versions of Windows)

      3. 6 megabytes of memory if you are running Windows 95 (8
         megabytes recommended)

      4. 12 megabytes of memory if you are running Windows NT
         Workstation and Works

      5. A hard disk with 5 to 25 megabytes of available space,
         depending on the type of installation (complete or custom
         install)

      6. One 3.5-inch, high-density (1.44 megabyte) disk drive if you are
         using a floppy disk version of Works, or a CD-ROM drive if you
         are using the CD version of Works.

      7. A VGA or higher resolution video adapter (SVGA 256-color
         recommended)

      The following two items are recommended:

      1. A Hayes or compatible 2400 or higher baud modem is required for
         the communications tool and to access the Works Forum on the
         Microsoft Network (9600 baud modem recommended)

      2. A Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device

Q. Should I make backup copies of the Works disks before installing
      Works?

   A. There is no need to make copies of your Works disks. After setup,
      store the disks in a safe place, away from moisture, dust, and
      magnetic fields. If a disk is damaged or misplaced, contact
      Microsoft or your computer reseller for a replacement.

Q. I have a previous version of Works; how do I install a new
      version?

   A. Setup searches your hard disk for a previous version of Works. If
      Setup locates a previous version, it suggests that you install
      Works in the same location. Setup updates program files and
      removes any program files that are no longer needed. It will not
      remove any existing documents.

Q. Can I install a new version of Works and keep the earlier version?

   A. Although you can keep your current version of Works and install
      the new version in a different folder, we don't recommend that you
      do so. Maintaining two versions of Works on the same computer can
      take up valuable hard disk space and could cause errors and
      confusion.

Q. When I install the new version of Works, will my old data files be
      deleted? Do I need to back up my documents before installing
      Works?

   A. Setup does not overwrite any existing data files, unless it has the
      same name as a data file that ships with Works. This is highly
      unlikely. File loss or damage during Setup is extremely rare.
      However, it's a good idea to back up important documents before
      installing any software. If anything should happen to an important
      document, you'll still have access to the backup.

Q. How do I install Works on a network?

   A. Check with your network administrator for the procedure to follow.
      If you want to put Works on a network so that others can install
      it, see the Help file NETWORK.HLP.

Q. What new features are in the Works 4.0 Word Processor, Spreadsheet,
      and Database modules?

   A. Microsoft Works 4.0 for Windows has many new features, such as the
      following:

      In the Word Processor, Works 4.0 has:

       - An Improved Envelope and Label Process
       - New return address labels
       - New and improved bullets
       - Easy-Formats (to easily apply a variety of formats to your text)
       - Easy-Text (to easily place commonly used text into a document)

      In the Spreadsheet, Works 4.0 has:

       - Easy Calc (to make adding mathematical formulas and functions
         easy)
       - Improved fill series
       - In-Cell editing
       - Improved sorting
       - Up to 2047 characters per cell

      In the Database, Works 4.0 has:

       - Mark Records
       - Up to 2047 characters per field
       - ReportCreator to get a quick report of your data
       - More than three levels of query criteria

Q. What other new features are included in Works 4.0?

   A. The following are eight of the many additional Works 4.0
      features:

      1. A new TaskLauncher makes 39 TaskWizards available.

      2. New and improved wizards: The easiest way to start a task in
         Works is to use a TaskWizard. You choose the task you need
         to complete, answer a few questions, and the TaskWizard
         creates the document for you. There are TaskWizards to
         create over 70 types of documents including address books,
         letters and professional letterhead, bids and invoices,
         mortgage and loan analysis, and home inventory.

      3. Long file name support.

      4. Font Preview in the Font List, allowing you to see what a font
         looks like before selecting it.

      5. Improved on-screen step-by-step Help.

      6. Contextual Help in dialog boxes (when you click the right mouse
         button).

      7. Works Companion Guide for tips and tricks on using Works.