Word Processor Downloads
The programs on this page are to be used at your own risk. They are made available here on the basis that they are considered 'abandonware' by their original authors, or the authors' policy on reproduction is permitted.
Most of these download files are compressed with 7zip (.7z), and within them may contain raw disk images in .IMG format. To extract the data from the image files use WinImage.
Where downloads are greyed-out it means there are copies around on the internet but I have not secured permissions to use DOS Days as a download repository for that application or utility.
WordPerfect
As of 2022, the rights to legacy SSI/WordPerfect software are still held by Corel Corporation after their buyout of the WordPerfect brand from Novell in 1996.
I have a dedicated page to the WordPerfect suite of products here at DOS Days.
LetterPerfect
Introduced in 1990 by WordPerfect Corp, LetterPerfect is a lightweight low-cost version of WordPerfect 5.1.LetterPerfect includes a spell checker and thesaurus, features drop down menus with mouse support, and can edit existing WordPerfect documents. It lacks features such as tables, equations, and styles. It was later bundled with WordPerfect Works.
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WordPerfect
These are the original six 5¼" installation disks in .DSK format.
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WordPerfect
The original six 5¼" installation disks in .IMZ format.
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WPConv
A set of file format converters found on Graham Mayor's site.These can be used to convert WordPerfect 5 and 6 documents to Microsoft Word format (in Windows).They were all originally supplied either with Microsoft Word or were available for download as extras. They have since been withdrawn or replaced by more limited updates as they were said to have the potential to compromise security, so use them at your own risk.Note: The converters include registry patches for Windows 32-bit operating systems only - they will not work on any 64-bit versions of Windows. |
WordStar
The rights to MicroPro International's software are believed to be owned by The Learning Company (formerly called SoftKey) after their merger with MicroPro in 1993.
I have a dedicated page to the MicroPro suite of products here at DOS Days.
CorrectStar
CorrectStar, from MicroPro International, is an add-on spell checker for WordStar 3.3. It was sold both bundled with WordStar and separately. Later versions of WordStar integrated the spell checker.
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WordStar
Conversion files for Windows (to be able to convert Wordstar-formatted documents to Word format).
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WordStar
The original five 5.25" floppy disks.
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WordStar
The original installation disk in zip format. |
WordStar
Release 1.01 of version 4.00 |
WordStar
Release 3.00 of version 4.00 |
WordStar 2000
Original 5.25" floppy disks (360 KB) |
WordStar 1512
Amstrad PC1512 OEM version, release 1.10 on 5.25" floppy disk. |
WordStar
Original 3.5" floppy disks |
WordStar
Revision A on 5.25" floppy disks |
WordStar
Revision C on 5.25" floppy disks |
WordStar Professional
Revision E Original 3.5" floppy disks |
WordStar
Revision A Original 3.5" floppy disks |
WordStar for Windows
Original 3.5" floppy disks |
Samna/Lotus Ami Pro
The rights to Samna's and Lotus Development Corporation's software are now with IBM after their buyout in 1995.
I have a dedicated page to Samna Ami and AmiPro, and separate pages for the Lotus suite of products here at DOS Days.
Ami
Spanish version. Runs under Windows 2.x.
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Ami
Runs under Windows 2.x. Three 3.5" 720K floppy disks.
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Ami Pro
This version requires Windows 3.0 or later. It also needs Adobe Type Manager 2.02 or later. 3.5" 1.44 MB floppy disks.
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Ami Pro
This version requires Windows 3.0 or later. It also needs Adobe Type Manager 2.02 or later. Ami Pro 3.0 features the ability to integrate with HP NewWave. 3.5" 1.44 MB floppy disks. |
Ami Pro for OS/2
This version requires OS/2 or later. It also needs Adobe Type Manager 2.02 or later.Ami Pro 3.0 features the ability to integrate with HP NewWave. 3.5" 1.44 MB floppy disks.
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Ami Pro
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Microsoft Word
Word
1983 Microsoft released the first version of Microsoft Word for DOS on the IBM PC. It is a character cell / text mode based application, but can make use of a Microsoft mouse - which had also just been released. Microsoft Word for DOS was heavily promoted as "WYSIWYG", although its limited on-screen formatting is poor.
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DisplayWrite
The rights to DisplayWrite software remain with IBM.
I have a dedicated page to DisplayWrite here at DOS Days.
DisplayWrite 1
DisplayWrite is a word processor that is based on the IBM Displaywriter dedicated word processing system.
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DisplayWrite 4
The DisplayWrite 4 installer is very picky about hardware configuration. It does not run properly in DOSBox. It can get confused about free drive space if you are using a hard drive larger than around 32mb (the limit at the time). It also expects a Microsoft Serial, Microsoft Bus, Visi-On serial, or Mouse Systems serial mouse. It does not support PS/2 mice and does not utilize the MOUSE.COM dos driver. You can download the original manuals here. |
DisplayWrite 4
The DisplayWrite 4 installer is very picky about hardware configuration. It does not run properly in DOSBox. It can get confused about free drive space if you are using a hard drive larger than around 32mb (the limit at the time). It also expects a Microsoft Serial, Microsoft Bus, Visi-On serial, or Mouse Systems serial mouse. It does not support PS/2 mice and does not utilize the MOUSE.COM dos driver. You can download the original manuals here. |
DisplayWrite 5
This appears to be the final DOS version of DisplayWrite.There is also a DisplayWrite 5/2 for OS/2, just as there was a DisplayWrite 4/2. It is still a text-mode program, but there is a seperate DisplayWrite Composer program that provides graphical previewing. |