Microsoft Works Suite 2006 on DVD-Windows Works Suite 2006 is the ideal combination of six great software titles in one affordable package. Microsoft Works Suite 2006 includes a full version of Microsoft Word along with easy-to-use tools for getting organized, tracking personal finances, planning trips, editing and sharing digital photos, and interactive learning. Get more out of life with these six great titles: Microsoft Word 2002: Create professional-quality documents with the best-selling* word-processing software for home, school and work. Works 8: Your everyday tasks become easier to start, do, and finish with these essential home productivity tools. New! Money 2006 Standard: Track all your financial information in one convenient place so you can spend less time worrying about your money and more time enjoying it. New! Digital Image Standard 2006: All the easy-to-use tools you need to organize, enhance and share your digital photos. New! Encarta Encyclopedia Standard 2006: The trusted and complete information resource that makes learning feel more like discovering. Find accurate and up-to-date information quickly and easily. New! Streets & Trips Essentials 2006: Driving directions are only the beginning. Plan your trip your way, with all the tools you need to customize road trips cross-town or cross-country.

MS Works Suite 2006 Highlights

Get everything you need to get things done using your home PC in one package with Works Suite 2006 on DVD.

Keep track of budgets, research school reports and write them up with automatic spelling and grammar checking. It's a snap to keep everyone in the family in step and informed of the others' activities with powerful organization tools.

• Create professional-looking letters, resumes, and school assignments with the best-selling word-processing software.*
• Manage your household schedule and contacts with the versatile Calendar and Address Book.
• Make calculations, create lists, and manage inventories with Works Spreadsheet in Workssuite 2006.
• Stay on top of day-to-day finances by consolidating all your personal account information in one place-even pay bills online and update account balances.
• Research virtually anything with content from the #1 best-selling multimedia encyclopedia** that is carefully reviewed for accuracy, relevance, and age appropriateness.
• Quickly find and launch programs and projects in one place-the Works Task Launcher.
• Get up and running quickly with the Works Quick Tour.
• Take the stress out of managing anything from a weekend getaway to home improvements with easy-to use Works templates and Projects.
• Organizing and finding photos is quicker and easier with improved file management and viewing.
• New streamlined Encarta home page gives you easy access to all Encarta Encyclopedia content.

Works Suite 2006 System Requirements:

• PC with a Pentium 700 MHz or higher.
• Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows ME, Windows 2000 SP3, Windows XP Home or Professional Edition, or later.The latest service packs are recommended.
  Encarta Standard 2006 only supported on Windows 2000 SP4 and Windows XP and later.
• 128 MB of RAM for Windows 98 Second Edition or Windows ME. 256 MB of RAM for Windows 2000 SP4 or Windows XP Home or Professional Edition. Applications running simultaneously may require additional memory.
• 1520 MB of available hard disk space for a typical installation. Up to an additional 275 MB of hard disk space may be required on the hard disk where the operating system is installed for Word 2002. A complete install requires minimum of 3.1 GB of hard disk space.
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 software. Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1 is included. This installation will not replace your primary browser. This installation may take up to 65 MB additional hard disk space.
• 4x or faster CD-ROM drive.
• 16-bit color monitor supporting 800 x 600 or higher resolution.
• 4 MB or more video memory.
• 56-Kbps modem required for Internet connectivity and MSN services.
• Microsoft Mouse, Microsoft IntelliMouse, or compatible pointing device.
• 16-bit sound card with speakers or headphones.
• Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 requires an additional 160 MB of hard-disk space.
• Encarta Encyclopedia Standard Copy to Hard Drive feature requires up to 450 MB of additional available hard-disk space.

Microsoft Word 2002 is the default word processor in Microsoft Works Suite 2006. Works Suite includes the Works 8 word processor; however, predefined word processing templates and wizards (such as letter and brochures) in the Task Launcher will use Word 2002. Some features require an Internet connection. Access to and use of the Internet may require payment of a separate fee to an Internet service provider. Local and long-distance telephone toll charges may apply. Some online features require Microsoft Passport Network account.Windows CE 2.0 and Pocket PC 3.0 with ActiveSync 3.x or Palm 3.0 compatible device with HotSync 2.0 for synchronization of Works data required.