Microsoft Works 8.0 - Old Version

4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars | 151 ratings

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Last update: 10-10-2024


About this item

View PowerPoint presentations; auto-save and document recovery
Share and edit documents with Microsoft Word and Excel users
Word processor; spreadsheet; database; email/Internet tools
Essential productivity tools for the home PC
New dictionary tool with thesaurus; enhanced calendar
Essential productivity tools for the home PC
Word processor; spreadsheet; database; email/Internet tools
New dictionary tool with thesaurus; enhanced calendar
Share and edit documents with Microsoft Word and Excel users
View PowerPoint presentations; auto-save and document recovery

Top reviews from the United States

Tom M.
5.0 out of 5 stars Microsoft Works 8.0 program
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2013
This program didn't come on my new HP computer and as it was included in the programs that were on my old computer and I had made use of it many times. Of course the database and word processor documents that I had made using this program on the old computer couldn't be accessed without the Works program. The seller assured me that this program would work with windows 7 so I bought it and as he said, it does work well on Windows 7. The program arrived a day ahead of schedule and installed without a hitch. I am very happy to have this program and would recommend this seller's products and services to anyone who reads this review.
VITSOL
5.0 out of 5 stars Thank God for this vendor!!!!
Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2017
This vendor saved me a lot of grief when upgrading to a new computer because this software was still available.

I had been using MS Works spreadsheets for almost 20 years and a lot of my personal life depended upon them. So I bought a refurbished desktop PC just to get Windows 7 Professional 64-bit instead of the awful Windows 10 and Windows 8. To my horror, the new PC came with no software. I did some research and was appalled that I am now expected to pay about $80 per year to Microsoft just to have MS Office 2016 with Cloud that I never needed. I am sorry, but anyone can back up their important files to flash drives and external hard drives for free. I have used MS Office at work and it is nicer, but for my own personal needs, the basic MS Works meets my needs.

At first, I was informed of freeware called Open Office that competes with MS Office. I downloaded version 4.1.3 for free with no viruses or malware found. It worked, but did a few things differently that I did not like. Then upon further research, I found that many users complained of it quit working altogether after 6 months. This would be my ultimate nightmare since all of my spreadsheets that would be modified with Open Office could no longer be opened with MS Office and the yearly hostage fee.

Since one gets what they pay for, I started reading reviews on MS Works 8 and MS Works 9, both sold by this same vendor. I decided that MS Works 8 would fit my needs, but had doubts that it would work on my new 64-bit OS. The vendor responded to all of my e-mails to reassure me that it would. It arrived very quickly as MS Works 8.5 on CD and I installed it with no problem. It still feels the same as what I have been using for 20 years which is quite alright with me. Considering how cheap this was, I don't even know why I wasted my time with Open Office. This is also LOTS cheaper than paying the yearly fee to Microsoft.
Paul D.
5.0 out of 5 stars VERY Satisfied!
Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2012
Yet another positive Amazon experience! The vendor shipped the product as promised - it arrived in California from New Hampshire in 5 calendar days, via USPS - and, before shipping, the vendor emailed, giving me a choice of a slightly newer version of the software in "environmentally friendly bulk packaging," or the sealed box container and product version as depicted on Amazon (I chose the bulk version).
The software installed quickly and easily, and functions as it should - keeping in mind that I'm familiar with MS Works and have been using one version or another of it for many years.
Das Logix
4.0 out of 5 stars Perfect!
Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2013
I needed this because I have MS Office 2007 (upgrade version). I could not install Office 2007 upgrade as a stand alone. Works 8 saved the day. I was able to install my upgrade AND still run Works 8-- which has a lot of great features on it's own, including a spectatular user interface that I'm surprised the developers don't use for Office 2007 and higher.

Thanks to the seller! I got it quickly and it works great!
CrankeeOldMan
1.0 out of 5 stars Inadequate
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2007
Having just paid [...] for this product, I expected the word processing component to have at least the basics. Wrong. To me, the ability to easily format a business or legal document with "page x of y" at the bottom of the page seems pretty fundamental. Well, Works 8.5---unlike other Microsoft word processor versions or programs---does not provide that choice. Without this basic a "feature", you might as well simply use Wordpad.

I cannot comment on other abilities this program has or doesn't have, or, on the spreadsheet or database modules, because I simply don't want to spend any more time on this.

Recommendation: Go to OpenOffice.org and get Open Office for FREE.
David Morad
2.0 out of 5 stars Unable to Use
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2022
I have been unable to install this software.
Miss Tres
5.0 out of 5 stars Bargain on Throwback Software
Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2011
My Granny is quite the senior-compu-citizen, turns out! She decided (@ 87 yrs. of age) that she needed to UPGRADE from her prehistoric machine to the new & improved Windows 7 op system on a sleek & slim HP model! I supported her transition, being the nerd that I am and went about transferring her familiar items to her awesome upgrade. Of course, the HP had all the bells & whistles, but when we tried to open some of her documents she'd created on her old computer (in Microsoft WORKS) we encountered error messages detailing corrupted files and such! It seemed entirely too tedious to have to go in and save all those documents in the WORD file type (my Granny has a lot of documents), so I fiured just installing WORKS on the upgrade would be quicker. Frustrated that the all-powerful WORD 2010 couldn't speak it's predecessor's dated language...I didn't waste time crying over spilled milk, but instead hit the virtual street on a mission to find the ancient software my Granny so dearly loved. I searched high and low, but was discouraged @ the pricing...why so high for this relic? Finally, but not surprisingly (as I should have just come here first & saved time) - I came to Amazon and found exactly what she needed and @ a fabulously fair price! It shipped quickly and solved our pickle perfectly! Now, granny is fresh and familiar @ the same time - blending the old with the new...taking care of business. Good Stuff!

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