Re: Program Files/Microsoft Works/Wkdetect.exe

Many Thanks for the advice, I have a theory (doubtless wrong) that Works 6
may have reached its' "use by" date as far as future updates are concerned,
thus wkdetect.exe would be totally superfluous anyway. Will have to give
myself a slap on the wrist - forward slashes instead of backslashes in my
directory tree. I've been away from DOS too long (more's the pity). Many
thanks for you help, I will keep ignoring the highlights from Startup
Inspector and Reg Mechanic.
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Bob Deb


"Wesley Vogel" wrote:

Microsoft Works Update Detection
Wkdetect.exe checks for updates to MS Works

I have MS Works Suite 2004 (Works 7) and I do not have Wkdetect.exe.

I have no idea what versions Wkdetect.exe came with. MS Works 6.0 for one,
which is apparently the version that you have. ;-)

I would not worry about it. Just something that would be running all of the
time anyway.

You can check for updates here...
http://www.microsoft.com/products/works/downloads.mspx

The only update for Works 6 is that I saw was Works 6.0 Converter. Only
good if you have MS Word (included with the Suites). And Works 6 Utility:
Print Works Calendar.

It Starts from here...
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
As Microsoft Works Update Detection
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Works\WkDetect.exe

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Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In news:9827AE7D-7883-4548-A6FE-4860B8EB5B24@xxxxxxxxxxxxx,
Bob Deb <BobDeb@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> hunted and pecked:
Hi All,
Both my Startup Inspector and Registry Mechanic continually
highlight the fact that this file is non existant on my XP OS. I have
tried searching Microsoft.com for it but without any real success. I have
established it is to enable Works Update Detection (I have MS Works 2002
Installed). Is it necessary to have this file? If so, where on the net
can I get to download it? Many Thanks
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Bob Deb


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