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Microsoft Works is a discontinued office suite that was included with many Windows 7 computers. Discussions on WindowsForum.com cover several issues related to Microsoft Works, including security vulnerabilities that required updates such as MS12-065 and MS12-028, which addressed remote code execution risks. Users also reported problems like repeated update installations for Microsoft Works 9, high CPU usage from the Works Calendar, and difficulties opening files when Works was set as the default program. Additionally, some users experienced the program disappearing after a System Restore. These threads provide troubleshooting advice for managing Microsoft Works on Windows 7, including how to download the word processor component and resolve file association errors.
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    Windows 7 Windows 7 Updates Over And Over

    For the last 3-months my windows 7-64 updates are not right. Windows keeps updating the same updates everyday. RE: KB2742595, KB2737019, KB2789642, KB2729449, KB2604121, KB2736428 and KB2754670. All of these, except the last one relate to .NETFRAME4, and the last one relates to Microsoft...
    • QUAD50
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    • error issues microsoft works net framework patch management reinstall support troubleshooting update windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  2. News

    Welcome to the 1024-bit world and the October security updates

    As previously mentioned in the Advance Notification blog on Thursday, today we’re releasing seven bulletins, one Critical-class and six Important-class bulletins. Before we discuss those releases, let’s take a closer look at the Security Advisories we also released today. Security...
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    • 1024-bit automatic updates compatibility critical update deployment priority infopath lync microsoft microsoft office microsoft works ms12-064 ms12-067 october update remote code execution risk assessment security advisory security bulletin security updates sharepoint sql server
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Security Alerts
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    MS12-065 - Important : Vulnerability in Microsoft Works Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2754670)

    Severity Rating: Important Revision Note: V1.0 (October 9, 2012): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves a privately reported vulnerability in Microsoft Works. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if a user opens a specially crafted...
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    • bulletin exploitation extended security updates important microsoft microsoft works remote code execution user rights vulnerability
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Security Alerts
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    Windows 7 How to Download Microsoft Works Word Processor for Windows 7

    I had Microsoftworks Word processor + with Vista, Where can I get the Free download with W7? Thanks
    • teak
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    • download microsoft works windows 7 windows vista word processor
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Software
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    Windows 7 MS Works Compatibilty

    I have some data base files generated with MS Works 7.0 and an XP O/S on my Win 7 plus Office 2007 the files have been converted to .rtf. is there some way that I can still read these files as a data base? Thanks, Bob
    • Bobcoop103
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    • compatibility conversion data database files microsoft works office 2007 rtf windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Software
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    MS12-028 - Important : Vulnerability in Microsoft Office Could Allow Remote Code Execution (2639185)

    Severity Rating: Important Revision Note: V1.0 (April 10, 2012): Bulletin published. Summary: This security update resolves a privately reported vulnerability in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Works. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if a user opens a...
    • News
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    • bulletin exploitation extended security updates important microsoft microsoft office microsoft works patch remote code execution update user rights vulnerability
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Security Alerts
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    Windows 7 Windows Works Calandar

    Every once in a while I get a small dialog box pop up in the lower right hand corner of my screen that tells me there is a very high CPU usage with Microsoft Works Calandar. I know that program comes along with Windows 7. I never use this program. Why would that program be using a high CPU usage?
    • lrcite
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    • app usage calendar high cpu microsoft works performance system issues task manager windows 7
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Software
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    Windows 7 Strange File Saving

    I'm not sure if this is a W-7 problem, but I do not have this problem on my other XP computers. On my W-7 computer (and my others) I use MS Works 4.5. Anyway, when I load a word processing file (extension .wps) in Works and then save it to a DIFFERENT directory, it always appends a .doc to...
    • compiler
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    • compatibility error file extensions file saving microsoft works save spreadsheet windows 7 wks word processing wps office
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Issues Opening Downloaded Files in Windows 7: Microsoft Works Error Solution Needed

    Hi Everyone, I have a very frustrating problem. I have Windows 7, when I open or download a file it comes up with Microsoft Works Word Processor (default) and then a pop up that saids: Works cannot open....files name and then:The file may be in use by another application, the...
    • Shazza88
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    • application issues conversion default programs document management file download file format file issues microsoft works printing troubleshooting user support windows 7
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 How to Disable Unwanted Windows Update for MS Works 9 That Affects Works 8

    Windows update tells me there is a "critical update" available. When I check for updates, I see it is an update for MSWorks 9. I don't have Works 9, I have Works 8 and don't want to spend a few bucks to upgrade to 9. When this update installs, it disables Works 8, I get a message that file...
    • agss241
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    • compatibility critical update kb2092914 microsoft works software issues system restore troubleshooting update windows word processor
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 System Restore programs missing

    Hello. I recently used System Restore to, well, restore the Windows 7 Basic theme to my computer (text colour was black on black windows) because when I went to change it, I got the error message "Theme could not be applied. Access is denied." All worked out well, except that my Microsoft Works...
    • Dragoness243
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    • access denied acer basic theme file types microsoft works missing programs software issues system restore theme issues windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Software
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    Windows 7 sharing works calendar

    I have windows 7 on both the laptop and desktop and both are connected using homegroup. I want to be able to share the same Microsoft Works Calendar so if either of us makes an entry it is shown on both calendars. Can anyone help me please? Works is installed on both computers. Thank you for...
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