Works 2000: How to Change the Works 2000 Installation (239970)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Works 2000
  • Microsoft Works Suite 2000
This article was previously published under Q239970

SUMMARY

This article describes how to install or remove Microsoft Works 2000 or any of its core components.

The core components of Works 2000 consist of the following programs:

ProgramExecutable file
Works 2000 Word ProcessorWkswp.exe
Works SpreadsheetWksss.exe
Works DatabaseWksdb.exe
Works CalendarWkscal.exe


Additionally, Works 2000 Setup installs the following shared components:
  • Microsoft System Information 4.10a
  • Clip Art Gallery 5.0
  • Microsoft WordArt 2.52
  • Microsoft Draw 1.02
  • Microsoft Equation Editor 3.0
  • Microsoft Note-It 1.10
  • Shared Text Converters
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 and Microsoft Outlook Express 5.0 are also automatically installed when you run Works 2000 Setup, unless these programs are already installed on your computer.

MORE INFORMATION

To install or remove Works 2000 or any of its core components, use either of the following methods.

Add/Remove Programs Tool in Control Panel

To install or remove Works 2000 or any of its core components using the Add/Remove Programs tool in Control Panel:
  1. Quit Works 2000.
  2. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
  3. Double-click Add/Remove Programs.
  4. Proceed to step 5, unless Microsoft Works Suite 2000 is installed on your computer. In this case, click Microsoft Works 2000 in the list of installed programs in the Add/Remove dialog box, and then insert the Works Suite 2000 Disc 2 CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive without pressing and holding down the SHIFT key.
  5. Insert the Works 2000 CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive. Press and hold down the SHIFT key when you insert the CD-ROM to prevent Works 2000 Setup from starting automatically.
  6. On the Install/Uninstall tab in the Add/Remove Programs Properties window, click Install.
  7. Click Next.
  8. In the Command line for installation program box, browse to drive where drive is the drive letter of the CD-ROM drive.
  9. Click Finish, and then click Next.
  10. Under Options, click one of the following three options:

    • Remove
    • Reinstall
    • Change installation
  11. Follow the instructions on the screen to remove, reinstall, or change installation for Works 2000 or any core components you want to install or remove.

Add/Remove Directly from the Works 2000 CD-ROM

To install or remove Works 2000 or any of its core components directly from the Works 2000 CD-ROM:
  1. Quit Works 2000.
  2. Insert the Works 2000 CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive.
  3. Click Start, point to Find, and then click Files or Folders.
  4. In the Named box, type wks2000.msi.
  5. In the Look in box, click drive where drive is the drive letter of the CD-ROM drive.
  6. Click Find Now.
  7. In the list of found files, double-click the Wks2000.msi file to start Works 2000 Setup.
  8. Click Next.
  9. Under Options, click one of the following three options:

    • Remove
    • Reinstall
    • Change installation
  10. Follow the instructions on the screen to remove, reinstall, or change installation for Works 2000 or any core components you choose to install or remove.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:6/24/2004
Keywords:kbhowto kbsetup KB239970
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