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Why when I try to download an update my computer says that it will harm my computer?
What kind of update?
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Microsoft Works 6-9 Converter.  Download called WorksConv.exe

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I suspect that's Windows' default reaction to any file with an .exe extension. Since it is an executable file, it is potentially dangerous. If you're getting it from Microsoft's download site, it is quite safe, but you don't actually need it because Word 2007 already has a file converter for Works 6-9 documents (see blow). It's possible that it is not installed in a Typical install, but if you run a Change install, you can add it.

 

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