Works 95 FAQ: Setup Questions

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1. Q. How do I change the registration name and company information?
   
   A. If you have the floppy disk version of Works, Works hard-codes (writes) the user name and company information on Works Disk 1. To change the information, you must order a new set of disks.
   
   If you have the CD-ROM version of Works, you can change the registration information by removing your current Works installation and then reinstalling.
   
   To obtain information about new or updated Microsoft products, call the Microsoft Sales Information Center at (800) 426-9400.
2. Q. Should I make backup copies of the Works disks before I install the program?
   
   A. There is no need to make copies of your Works disks. After Setup, store the disks in a safe place, away from moisture, dust, and magnetic fields. If a disk is damaged or misplaced, contact Microsoft or your computer reseller for a replacement.
3. Q. How do I install Works on a network?
   
   A. For specific network setup procedures, check with your network administrator. If you want to put Microsoft Works version 4.0 or 4.5 for Windows 95 on a network so that others can install it, see the Help file Netwrk.hlp, located on Microsoft Works Disk 1 or the Works compact disc.
   
   NOTE: Every Works user must have a Microsoft Works for Windows license. A license is obtained by buying a retail package or a Microsoft License Pack. For more information about network use restrictions, see your Microsoft Works for Windows license agreement. For information about obtaining a Microsoft License Pack, call the Microsoft Sales Information Center at(800) 426-9400.
4. Q. Can I install or remove a single Works component after Setup?
   
   A. Works provides a Maintenance Mode Setup option so you can add or remove components at a later date. To start maintenance mode setup in Windows 95, do the following:
   
   
   • Click the Start, point to Programs, point to Microsoft Works, and then click Microsoft Works Setup.
5. Q. How do I remove Works from my computer?
   
   A. To remove Works for Windows from your hard disk in Windows 95, use the following procedure:
   
   
   1. Click the Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
   2. Double-click Add/Remove Programs.
   3. Click the Install/Uninstall tab.
   4. On the Software List, click Microsoft Works 4.0 or 4.5.
   5. Click Add/Remove. This starts Works Setup.
   6. Click Remove All. When you are asked if you are sure you want to remove the program, click Yes.
6. Q. How do I reinstall Works?
   
   A. Works provides a Maintenance Mode Setup option so you can add or remove components at a later date. To start maintenance mode setup in Windows 95, do the following:
   
   
   1. Click the Start, point to Programs, point to Microsoft Works, and then click Microsoft Works Setup.
   2. Click Reinstall.NOTE: The Reinstall option replaces missing files and settings, but does not replace currently installed files. To replace all Works files with their original versions, first remove Works from the hard drive, and then reinstall the program.
7. Q. How much disk space do I need to install Works?
   
   Depending on the type of installation (complete or custom install), 5 to 25 megabytes (MB) of available disk space is required. If disk space is at a premium, click Custom Installation in the Microsoft Works Setup dialog box. The Custom Installation option shows the space available on your hard disk and the space you need for each component. This allows you to choose the components that fit on your hard disk.
8. Q. Why didn't Works Setup prompt me for all my disks?
   
   A. If you click Custom Installation in the Microsoft Works Setup dialog box, and then remove some of the components on the Options list, Setup may not ask for all the Works disks. This is normal; Setup skips the disks that only contain components you're not installing.
   
   NOTE: This does not apply to the compact disc version of Microsoft Works version 4.0 or 4.5 for Windows 95.
9. Q. How do I register with my modem if I didn't do it the first time I installed Works?
   
   A. If you decided not to use Online Registration to register your copy of Microsoft Works for Windows 95 during the initial setup, you can register online by running Setup again. Any time you run Setup after the program is installed, Works Setup automatically runs in Maintenance Mode. This allows you to add and remove single components, remove all components, reinstall the program, or access Online Registration.