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Solved Safe to uninstall Microsoft works 8.5?
Microsoft works came pre-installed on my computer but I never use it because I prefer Word Perfect. If this can be uninstalled with out causing any computer problems I would like to do so. I am using Vista Home Premium and I know it can be touchy doing certain things with the Vista. If anyone can help me I would appreciate it.
JJ
I would recommend that you leave Works where it is.
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LAPTOP. HP Pavilion dv7-1005TX .
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IntelCore [email protected] x2
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Nvidia GeForce 9600M GT & 512MB DDR2 dedicated graphics mem.
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17.0" diagonal WXGA + High definition brightview widescreen infinity display.
Screen Resolution
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Hard Drives
SPECS.
Drive 1. 298.09 GB Fujitzu MHZ2320BH G2 ATA Device
Drive 2. [ All as above.]
CONFIG. C:\287.65 GB, D:\298.09 GB, E:\10.44 GB.
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Laptop / notebook.
Cooling
Stock.
Mouse
Synaptics PS/2 Port touch pad.
Keyboard
IBM enhanced
Internet Speed
ADSL [ Too slow.]
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Webcam.
47,65,65,6B
Vista Guru
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It depends if you need the space, if you dont then do as JMH suggested and leave it there. My laptop came with works and I left it there because I dont use the laptop much. If you do need the space make sure you have the resotre disk handy (just a precaution). I dont think any harm will come from uninstalling works so long as you use the correct method.
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I5 3570K
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Gigabyte Geforce GTX 660 TI
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creative x-fi
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Hi roy69,
I spent some time earlier today trying to locate a correct [foolproof ] method to uninstall Works from Vista.
From what I read, IMHO there was no simple sraight forward solution.
One of our Vista laptops also has Works on it that is not required. Based on my readings I made the decision to leave it where it was.
Are you aware of a method to uninstall Works from Vista?
Manufacturer/Model
LAPTOP. HP Pavilion dv7-1005TX .
CPU
IntelCore [email protected] x2
Memory
4.00 GB installed, max capacity 8 GB.
Graphics card(s)
Nvidia GeForce 9600M GT & 512MB DDR2 dedicated graphics mem.
Monitor(s) Displays
17.0" diagonal WXGA + High definition brightview widescreen infinity display.
Screen Resolution
1440 x 900
Hard Drives
SPECS.
Drive 1. 298.09 GB Fujitzu MHZ2320BH G2 ATA Device
Drive 2. [ All as above.]
CONFIG. C:\287.65 GB, D:\298.09 GB, E:\10.44 GB.
Case
Laptop / notebook.
Cooling
Stock.
Mouse
Synaptics PS/2 Port touch pad.
Keyboard
IBM enhanced
Internet Speed
ADSL [ Too slow.]
Other Info
Webcam.
Thanks to all who answered. I had a feeling it wouldn't be a simple uninstall so will just leave it on the computer. I don't really need the space but it would have been nice to have it.
JJ
47,65,65,6B
Vista Guru
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Programs and features from the comtrol panel should work jmh.
Works is not an integeral part of the OS so I see no harm in removing it.
Manufacturer/Model
Self Built
CPU
I5 3570K
Motherboard
Gigabyte Z77-DS3H
Memory
4 x 4GB corsair ballistix sport DDR3 1600 Mhz
Graphics card(s)
Gigabyte Geforce GTX 660 TI
Sound Card
creative x-fi
Monitor(s) Displays
Primary CiBox 22" Widescreen LCD ,Secondary Dell 22" Widescreen
Screen Resolution
Both 1680 x 1050
Hard Drives
2 x 500G HD (SATA) 1 x 2TB USB
PSU
Corsair HX 620W ATX2.2 Modular SLI Complient PSU
Case
Antec 900 Ultimate Gaming Case
Cooling
3 x 80mm tri led front, 120mm side 120mm back, 200mm top
Mouse
Technika TKOPTM2
Keyboard
Logik
Internet Speed
288 / 4000
Other Info
Creative Inspire 7.1 T7900 Speakers
Trust Graphics Tablet
Thanks. That's kind of what I thought also, but am so leery of doing anything with the Vista unless I know for sure it's ok.
JJ
Personally, as soon as I got the computer, I just went to Programmes and Features in Control Panel and uninstalled Works from there.
Vista didn't falter and the sky didn't fall down so I assume what I did was right.
Programs and features from the comtrol panel should work jmh.
Works is not an integeral part of the OS so I see no harm in removing it.
Yes roy69, if Works is indeed there, that may be so. [ It isn't on my other Vista laptop - & wasn't in the Works / Vista uninstall readings I viewed when researching.]
Thus my generic advice - it it ain't broke don't fix / tamper with it.
Last edited: Aug 30, 2009
Manufacturer/Model
LAPTOP. HP Pavilion dv7-1005TX .
CPU
IntelCore [email protected] x2
Memory
4.00 GB installed, max capacity 8 GB.
Graphics card(s)
Nvidia GeForce 9600M GT & 512MB DDR2 dedicated graphics mem.
Monitor(s) Displays
17.0" diagonal WXGA + High definition brightview widescreen infinity display.
Screen Resolution
1440 x 900
Hard Drives
SPECS.
Drive 1. 298.09 GB Fujitzu MHZ2320BH G2 ATA Device
Drive 2. [ All as above.]
CONFIG. C:\287.65 GB, D:\298.09 GB, E:\10.44 GB.
Case
Laptop / notebook.
Cooling
Stock.
Mouse
Synaptics PS/2 Port touch pad.
Keyboard
IBM enhanced
Internet Speed
ADSL [ Too slow.]
Other Info
Webcam.
47,65,65,6B
Vista Guru
Gold Member
Programs and features from the comtrol panel should work jmh.
Works is not an integeral part of the OS so I see no harm in removing it.
Yes roy69, if Works is indeed there, that may be so. [ It isn't on my other Vista laptop - & wasn't in the Works / Vista uninstall readings I viewed when researching.]
Thus my generic advice - it it ain't broke don't fix / tamper with it.
I do agree with you that is why I stated to uninstall only if the space is needed.:D
Manufacturer/Model
Self Built
CPU
I5 3570K
Motherboard
Gigabyte Z77-DS3H
Memory
4 x 4GB corsair ballistix sport DDR3 1600 Mhz
Graphics card(s)
Gigabyte Geforce GTX 660 TI
Sound Card
creative x-fi
Monitor(s) Displays
Primary CiBox 22" Widescreen LCD ,Secondary Dell 22" Widescreen
Screen Resolution
Both 1680 x 1050
Hard Drives
2 x 500G HD (SATA) 1 x 2TB USB
PSU
Corsair HX 620W ATX2.2 Modular SLI Complient PSU
Case
Antec 900 Ultimate Gaming Case
Cooling
3 x 80mm tri led front, 120mm side 120mm back, 200mm top
Mouse
Technika TKOPTM2
Keyboard
Logik
Internet Speed
288 / 4000
Other Info
Creative Inspire 7.1 T7900 Speakers
Trust Graphics Tablet
roy69,
Understood.
Thank you for responding .
Manufacturer/Model
LAPTOP. HP Pavilion dv7-1005TX .
CPU
IntelCore [email protected] x2
Memory
4.00 GB installed, max capacity 8 GB.
Graphics card(s)
Nvidia GeForce 9600M GT & 512MB DDR2 dedicated graphics mem.
Monitor(s) Displays
17.0" diagonal WXGA + High definition brightview widescreen infinity display.
Screen Resolution
1440 x 900
Hard Drives
SPECS.
Drive 1. 298.09 GB Fujitzu MHZ2320BH G2 ATA Device
Drive 2. [ All as above.]
CONFIG. C:\287.65 GB, D:\298.09 GB, E:\10.44 GB.
Case
Laptop / notebook.
Cooling
Stock.
Mouse
Synaptics PS/2 Port touch pad.
Keyboard
IBM enhanced
Internet Speed
ADSL [ Too slow.]
Other Info
Webcam.