Microsoft Works Suite 2004 [Old Version]

by Microsoft

Product Features

• Six popular Microsoft home products in one, easy-to-use package
• Microsoft Works, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Money Standard, Encarta standard, and more
• Task Launcher brings all six products into an easy-to-use interface
• 500 pre-designed templates for personal, household, school, and community related tasks
• With Works Suite you can qualify for discounted upgrade pricing for Microsoft Office 2003

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 8 x 2.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B0000AOWWQ
• Item model number: B11-00858
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 16, 2003
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,748 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I bought this for the Microsoft Word software, August 15, 2004

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Speckledbird (USA, middle America) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Microsoft Works Suite 2004 [Old Version] (CD-ROM)

My computer(2001) model, HP. Walmart special, came with Microsoft Works 2001 installed on it.
My husband is starting a new job and to send his reports in he needed WORD, so this employer could open the attachment. they couldn't open the attachment being sent in Works, because I didn't have Word.
So far I have just installed the upgrade for Works 2004 and Word 2002. I think it is going to be just what we needed.
I am thankful that my computer came with Works preinstalled, because on the side of the box it states:
Microsoft Works Suite 2004 is an upgrade to Works, Word, or other word processing programs.
To be elgible for Microsoft Works Suite 2004, you must be a licensed user of any of the following applications:
Microsoft works(all versions), Microsoft Word(version 6.0 or later for MS DOS, Windows, and Windows NT(workstation)Wordperfect for MS DOS(4.0-5.1) Wordperfect for windows(5.1 or later) productivity suites from Novell or Corel which contains these wordperfect versions

Product activation is required for continued use of Microsoft Word, and may be done by internet or telephone, Instructions and Microsoft
privacy policy will be detailed to the user during launch of the product.

So be sure and check to see if you qualify for this product or you may have Word, only briefly!! Thank goodness I had Works.

I plan on putting some of the other software on my computer at a later date.

Hope this helps you.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just too much to ignore, June 17, 2004

By A Customer

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This review is from: Microsoft Works Suite 2004 [Old Version] (CD-ROM)

Now that I have my copy of Works Suite installed I can't see how anyone can be dissatisfied with it. The copy I obtained through Amazon's "Used and New" section was definitely no upgrade and installed quite happily. I didn't get the retail packaging and the manual was on-line, but the price was trivial. And now I see that buying the full retail package through Amazon direct is almost as cheap.

What should be stated clearly is that you get a full copy of Word 2002 (XP), which is almost the same as Word 2003. Also, you're now eligible to buy Microsoft Office at an upgrade price. Either of these two advantages can save you hundreds of dollars.

That's in addition to getting four applications that are useful every day - Encarta, Money, Streets and Trips, and Picture It! Although Works itself is maybe not as strong as I'd need (I'm used to Office), all the programs show considerable signs of features and design for ease of use.

I've used other examples of the programs here (including Photoshop for picture manipulation) and all the Microsoft offerings really show up well. If they lack any features they make up for it with ease of use. You can even load the data files for Encarta onto your hard disk to run without the DVD or CD-ROM.

Whatever your understanding of computers this is a great addition to your programs, especially at this price.

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars nice bundle for the general family use or student, September 8, 2003

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Deborah MacGillivray "Author," (US & UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Microsoft Works Suite 2004 [Old Version] (CD-ROM)

Most people that write need Word - Microsoft's Word Processing Program. It is also found in Office - but many times the average family user does not need Powerpoint or Excel, but want general programs such as Money, Street Finder, an advanced Paint-photo publishing program and Word!! Picture It is Microsoft's publishing photo program and usually cost around $60. You get that Word, Money, Street Finder, and Encarta! All for a price coasting 1/3 or less of Office. This is amazing and just perfect for family use or student use.

So if you need Word but gulp at the price of Office this is a very good alternative!

Picture-it is a nifty program that does many of the same things Javc's PSP does, but in a for much easier for the casual learner to pick up. It has many create your own templates, such as cards and letter heads. The photo handling and effect are super.

So this is work every penny.