Download Windows 3.1 Microsoft Word Viewer


If your computer skills are being stretched just a bit, you may find it helpful to PRINT this page so you will have a copy of the directions in front of you as you proceed. This is simple. You can do this. The end result is worth the effort.

  1. CLICK HERE ONCE to save the report. [You may need to press the shift key while clicking on the link.]
  2. Choose a temporary directory such as (c:\windows\temp) in the Save As box. SAVE the file.
  3. To retrieve the Microsoft Word Windows viewer, CLICK HERE ONCE. [You may need to press the shift key while clicking on the link.]
  4. Choose a temporary directory such as (c:\windows\temp) in the Save As box. SAVE the file. The box will disappear when it is done.
  5. In Windows 3.1, go to File/Run and type the letter of the directory (C:\windows\temp\ wrd6view.exe).
  6. A new screen will appear and prompt you to Install the Viewer. It is unlikely that the default settings will need to be changed. Press OK. A progress bar will run. When shows 100% a new box will appear.
  7. Select "Open With Viewer."
  8. Press OK.
  9. Go to the Microsoft Word Viewer folder.
  10. Click on Word Viewer to start the program.
  11. Go to File.
  12. Open the document that you downloaded and earlier. (C:\windows\temp\filename.doc)

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