MS Works Converter for Windows

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Key Details of MS Works Converter

Change Microsoft Works files into Excel files.
Last updated on November 7, 2008
There have been 1 updates

Developer’s Description

By R&L Software

Change Microsoft Works files into Excel files.

Converts Microsoft Works files (extension wks and wdb) to Excel format. MS Works Converter can convert great numbers of Works files in one go. Microsoft does not provide an import filter for Excel to load Works-WKS and WDB files later than version 2. (for Works-WPD and Word they do). There is no standard way to convert a lot of Works-WKS files into the Excel format.

The only thing you can do is, provided you have a Works installation, to save each file out of Works manually into XLS-Format, which, frankly, is a pain in the neck. Our Converter does not need a Works installation and you can use it for batch conversion. Version 2.20 has improved Vista compatibility.

MS Works Converter for Windows

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: September 11, 2008

Latest update: November 7, 2008

Version: 2.20

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows NT
Windows 2000
Windows 10
Windows 98
Windows XP
Windows ME
Windows Vista

Additional Requirements: Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP/2003 Server/Vista

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 142,389

Downloads Last Week: 3

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User Reviews

1.9/5

13 User Votes

contains virus
tom11646December 15, 2013
Pros
never used it - it contains the conduit data miner which is automatically installed without permission so I cancelled the install
Cons
this download contains conduit virus don't download
Summary
pass this one buy it will infect your computer
Awful! Awful! Awful!
lauren9847June 22, 2013
Pros
None, it never worked
Cons
Never worked. AVG caught a threat & removed it before it loaded. The download also added several unwanted programs I didn't know about & wreaked havoc with pop-ups on my browsers.
Summary
Converts files but fills random cells with ads
R_A_DeweyMarch 18, 2011
Pros
Converts works files to excel files.
Cons
The program fills random cells with ads for purchase of the full version of the software. If you had important information in those cells, they are now gone. I was able to close the files without saving and as such able to avoid wiping any data.
Summary
Converts as advertised but forces you to buy the full version by destroying parts of your data.
Simply doesn't work, in OS-X or WIndows
teetonceyMarch 10, 2011
Pros
Well, it didn't burn my computer up....
Cons
Downloaded into iMac; then WinXP (via Parallel Desktop 6). Didn't work at all in iMac; WinXP said it couldn't load it, something about not with Excel 2007 (which I don't have; I have Office 2010). Waste o' time.
Summary
Waste of time.
Avoid this one.
Pat_thats_my_nameDecember 3, 2009
Pros
It works (and this entry needs minimum of ten characters. Pathetic)
Cons
It tries to be clever but ends up being stupid by putting rubbish is some converted cells.
Summary
Avoid it unless you have lots of time to undo the rubbished cells
Worked Beautifully
cpwready2goNovember 28, 2009
Pros
Works Beautifully. The program does exactly what I want it to do: Convert WDB files to Excel 2003 (version that I use).
Cons
None that I can find.
Summary
I received a file from a colleague in Works format. I use Excel 2003 and needed the file to be in that format. This tool did exactly what it said it would do. I didn't have the issues other reviewers reported since I don't use Excel 2007.
DOES NOT WORK WITH EXCEL 2007
howardfernsOctober 14, 2009
Pros
None. Wasted my time trying to download it. No stars if possible.
Cons
You get a "Setup error" message which reads: "Could not find Excel 97/2000/XP/2003, installation stopped. Please note: this converter can not work with Excel 2007, because the Excel converter interface does not work any more in Excel 2007."
Summary
So why don't the publishers warn you of this in their review?
quick and easy but major side effects using vista
hoptunaaFebruary 12, 2009
Pros
ease of use
Cons
after download found that screen resolution on excel (only) reduced and cannot be restored using control panel.This is a serious problem which will inhibit sales of your products
Summary
Waste of time to even try
Fred BrychtaJanuary 20, 2008
Pros
Need MS Office ($200+) to use
Cons
Waste of time to click on the download button - does NOT work on Works 97 database files.
Summary
Excellent
myfreestuffAugust 22, 2007
Pros
Works very well, easy and quick
Cons
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