Pre 1997 Word Versions

[Jurgen W Schulze]

I have created files in Word (pre-1997 versions), which I can no longer open
with Word 2007.

is there a file conversation program available that allows these old files
to be converted to either a new Word file or even a pdf file?

 

[JoAnn Paules]

You should be able to open those files. What happens when you try?

 

[Suzanne S. Barnhill]

See "Information about certain file types that are blocked after you install
Office 2003 Service Pack 3" at http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=938810,
and note that it is Method 1 that you want.

Although the specific article for Word 2007 is
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922849/, it does not include the
downloadable update.

 

[Jurgen W Schulze]

A default meesage comes up : "incompatible file format".

You should be able to open those files. What happens when you try?

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JoAnn Paules
MVP Microsoft [Publisher]
Tech Editor for "Microsoft Publisher 2007 For Dummies"

I have created files in Word (pre-1997 versions), which I can no longer
open
with Word 2007.

is there a file conversation program available that allows these old files
to be converted to either a new Word file or even a pdf file?

 

[macropod]

Which 'pre-1997 versions' are you talking about? You'd need a converter for the DOS-era files, but the later ones should be OK.