Solved Safe to uninstall Microsoft works 8.5?

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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
 

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I would recommend that you leave Works where it is.
 

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    LAPTOP. HP Pavilion dv7-1005TX .
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    IntelCore 2DuoT8300@2.4GHz x2
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    4.00 GB installed, max capacity 8 GB.
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    1440 x 900
    Hard Drives
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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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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?
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    LAPTOP. HP Pavilion dv7-1005TX .
    CPU
    IntelCore 2DuoT8300@2.4GHz 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
 

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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.
 

My Computer

System One

  • 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
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.
 

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roy69 said:
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.
Click to expand...

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. ;)
 
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My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    LAPTOP. HP Pavilion dv7-1005TX .
    CPU
    IntelCore 2DuoT8300@2.4GHz 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.
JMH said:
roy69 said:
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.
Click to expand...

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. ;)
Click to expand...

I do agree with you that is why I stated to uninstall only if the space is needed.:D
 

My Computer

System One

  • 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.;) ;)
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    LAPTOP. HP Pavilion dv7-1005TX .
    CPU
    IntelCore 2DuoT8300@2.4GHz 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.
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