Is there a good FREE word processing program available for Windows XP ?

[Bob Weisner]

Hi:

Does anyone know if there is a good FREE word processing program available for Windows XP that would be like Microsoft Word?

Thanks,

Bob

[Lowell Kinzer]

OpenOffice.org (http://www.openoffice.org/)

Cheers,

Lowell

[Michael Ballent]

Beat me to it. OpenOffice is your choice.

-Michael

[Bob Weisner]

Hi:

I checked it out. It says that it does not include an uninstaller. If I don't like the program, how do I uninstall it?

Thanks,

Bob

[Michael Perata]

If I don't like the program, how do I uninstall it?


I believe XP has the capability to go back to a previous state. Remember the date you install the new program and you can go back to that machine state.

Also look at the following link I found http://techrepublic.com.com/5100-6270-5031716.html

[Chris Johnson]

Make sure you go into XP's restore utility and set a restore point before you install OpenOffice. That way you can go back to the point just before install.

OO is a pretty good program (considering the cost) and it will probably do what you want if you are looking for a reasonable WP.



I believe XP has the capability to go back to a previous state. Remember the date you install the new program and you can go back to that machine state.

Also look at the following link I found http://techrepublic.com.com/5100-6270-5031716.html

[Michael Perata]

Hi:

Does anyone know if there is a good FREE word processing program available for Windows XP that would be like Microsoft Word?

Thanks,

Bob

I almost forgot - there is a very powerful text program native to and inlcuded with XP called WordPad. You'll find it under Accessories. Give it a try, it may be all you need. You do have to know how to spell, 'cuz it doesn't have a built in spell checker. :(